Waldhof Mannheim vs Hoffenheim II — match summary
Germany · 3. Liga · kick-off 26 Oct 2026 01:30
Full time · score 4-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Waldhof Mannheim 40 · Hoffenheim II 31
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Waldhof Mannheim 66 · Hoffenheim II 79
Shots on target 7-6 · corners 5-6 · possession 51-49
NextGOAL tip: Hoffenheim II +0.25 · 2 stars
These two have met many times and the games have usually finished close, but the recent results have clearly tilted toward Hoffenheim II, both the 2-0 at their own ground late last year and the two 4-1 wins when playing at Waldhof Mannheim's home. This time the form of both teams has shifted considerably, especially on the home side, who have just lost two in a row. Waldhof Mannheim have opened the season scoring some but conceding plenty too, 16 scored and 16 conceded in 10 matches, in contrast to Hoffenheim II, who have scored 20 and conceded 15 in the same number of games and have picked up more wins in the table. The home side have a point to watch in their defending early in the second half, while the visitors like to start fast and score often in the 16-30 minute window. This game should be open and exchanged from the start, because neither side sits deep and lets the other attack easily. If Hoffenheim II dominate the ball as they often do, Waldhof Mannheim will need to make their counterattacks count. The game should stay close and be decided by details rather than a blowout.