Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II Predictions
3. Liga · Germany
Waldhof Mannheim
AI Predicted Score
1 - 2
Hoffenheim II
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
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Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II: Match Preview
Waldhof Mannheim arrive in patchy form, sitting 11th with 13 points from 10 matches and coming off back-to-back league defeats, including a 0-3 home loss to Ingolstadt. Their home record is underwhelming, with just two wins and five goals scored in five outings at Carl-Benz Stadion. Hoffenheim II, by contrast, are 5th and have taken 16 points, winning three of their last five and showing greater attacking consistency, particularly through Yasin Zor, who has scored in each of his last three appearances.
The statistical profile of this match is shaped by Hoffenheim II’s high shot volume (14.6 per game, 5.6 on target last five) and a season-long average of 2.0 goals scored per match. Mannheim’s defence has been porous, conceding two or more in four of their last five, and their clean sheet rate sits at just 20%. Both teams are prone to open games, with over 2.5 goals in 60% (Mannheim) and 70% (Hoffenheim II) of fixtures, and the visitors’ attack is well-matched against a home side that has failed to score in three of the last five.
Given these rates, the model expects Hoffenheim II to generate more and better chances, especially as Mannheim’s home attack has struggled for fluency. The most probable scenario is the visitors taking the initiative, with a moderate likelihood of both teams scoring but Hoffenheim II’s superior attacking metrics and H2H record tipping the balance in their favour.
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Over 2.5 Goals
55%
BTTS: Yes
58%
Likely Scores
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Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II that most previews miss.
- 1Hoffenheim II have scored at least two goals in four of their five away league matches this season.
- 2Waldhof Mannheim have failed to score in three of their last five matches across all competitions.
- 3The last three H2H meetings have all produced at least three total goals, with Hoffenheim II scoring four in two of them.
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The Case For This Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II Prediction
This fixture sets up as a clash between a Waldhof Mannheim side with a middling home record and a Hoffenheim II outfit whose away form is volatile but underpinned by a consistently higher scoring rate. Mannheim average just 1.0 goals per home game and have failed to score in three of their last five, while Hoffenheim II have found the net in every league away match and average 2.0 goals per game across the season. Recent form tilts towards the visitors, who have won three of their last five and generated nearly twice as many shots per game as Mannheim in that span. The statistical matchup is shaped by Hoffenheim II’s attacking output (14.6 shots, 5.6 on target per last five) against a Mannheim defence conceding 2.0 per game recently and keeping clean sheets in just 20% of league outings. Both sides see over 2.5 goals in the majority of their matches (Mannheim 60%, Hoffenheim II 70%), and the H2H record is heavily in the visitors’ favour, with three wins and a draw in four meetings and 13 goals scored. Cards are likely: Hoffenheim II average nearly 4 yellows per game over the last five. The model expects Hoffenheim II to control territory and chance creation, with their attack’s reliability away from home the key edge. Mannheim’s recent attacking struggles, especially at home, suggest their best route is to keep the game tight early, but the underlying rates point to the visitors breaking through and a moderate probability of both teams scoring. The likeliest outcome is a 2-1 away win, with the goal environment slightly above league average.
Key Factors at a Glance
Attack
- →Hoffenheim II average 2.0 goals scored per game and have failed to score in none of their last five.
- →Head-to-head: Hoffenheim II are unbeaten in four meetings (3 wins, 1 draw) with 13 goals scored.
Match Context
- →Waldhof Mannheim have scored just 5 goals in 5 home matches (1.0 per game) and failed to score in three of their last five overall.
🚩 Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II Corners Prediction
high confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 5.3 corners for Waldhof Mannheim and 5.5 for Hoffenheim II, for an expected total of 10.8. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (64%). Over 8.5: 75% · Over 10.5: 52%.
How Waldhof Mannheim and Hoffenheim II Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Waldhof Mannheimlast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Hoffenheim IIlast 5 matchesIn exceptional form
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Waldhof Mannheim have lost three of their last five, including two on the bounce, and have struggled for goals, failing to score in three of those matches. Hoffenheim II, meanwhile, have won three of their last five and have scored at least twice in four of their last five league outings, showing a much higher attacking ceiling.
Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II — Last 10 Matches
Concerns
- −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
- −Leaky defence — 2.0 conceded/game
- −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
Strengths
- +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
- +Both teams scoring in most recent games
- +Over 2.5 goals in 70% of games this season
- +High-volume attack — 15 shots/game
What History Says: Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II
Hoffenheim II have dominated the head-to-head, winning three of four meetings and scoring four goals in two of those. Mannheim have never beaten Hoffenheim II, with the only draw coming in their most recent league meeting (1-1). The fixture has consistently produced goals, with at least three in each of the last three encounters.
Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II Head-to-Head History
Last 4 meetings between these sides
0
Waldhof Mannheim wins
1
Draws
3
Hoffenheim II wins
Things to Watch: Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II
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- ⚠️Recent form sample sizes are small; last five matches may not fully represent underlying team strength.
- ⚠️No injury or suspension concerns reported, but lineups are not confirmed.
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Final Verdict
Waldhof Mannheim 1–2 Hoffenheim IIThe model projects a 2-1 win for Hoffenheim II, anchored by their season-long average of 2.0 goals scored per game and a dominant H2H record. The most plausible way this goes wrong is if Mannheim, who have shown occasional attacking surges, convert early and force a more defensive contest than their recent numbers suggest.
Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II: Common Questions
Who will win Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II?
Hoffenheim II are favoured with a 45% win probability, compared to 26% for Mannheim and 29% for the draw. The visitors’ stronger attack and unbeaten H2H record underpin this edge.
Will both teams score in Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II?
The model estimates a 57% probability for both teams to score. Hoffenheim II have scored in every away league match, while Mannheim have failed to score in three of their last five but do average 1.0 per home game.
How likely is over 2.5 goals in this match?
There is a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals, driven by Hoffenheim II’s 70% over 2.5 rate and Mannheim’s 60% rate, alongside both teams’ recent defensive vulnerabilities.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 18 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.