Match Info

3. Liga - Round 20

Date: 17 January 2026, Saturday

Location: Sportclub Arena (Verl)

Referee: Schreiner S. (Ger)

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	Verl		Waldhof Mannheim

	1	X	2
	1.8	3.6	3.5	Watch
	1.9	3.7	3.5	Watch
	1.82	4.06	3.65	Watch
	1.75	3.7	3.7
	1.81	3.64	3.68	Watch
	1.73	4.2	3.8
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.8 ↓ (1.84)	3.82 ↓ (3.96)	3.64 ↑ (3.54)

The most likely Over/Under: 3.00

The best margin for this event is 7%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Verl
50.8%

Draw
24%

Waldhof Mannheim
25.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

50.4%

23.4%

26.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

52.8%

22.3%

25%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Verl has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.4%)

Waldhof Mannheim has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Verl than the current prediction. (+2%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Waldhof Mannheim than the current prediction. (-0.2%)

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
100%	0%	0%

Verl - Waldhof Mannheim Predictions

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 2 Selected Experts predict this event. Verl (votes: 2 - 100%).

Users Predictions: Verl will win (9 of 9 users predict this - 100%).
Confidence interval (95%): 100% – 100%.

Expected Score (Market Odds): 2:1

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Lineups

Starting Lineups
1. Schulze P. (G) 20. Mhamdi O. 5. Ens M. 34. Otto F. 19. Kijewski N. 30. Gayret T. 6. Eze J. 8. Waidner D. 10. Taz B. 23. Besio A. 28. Otto Y.	1. Nijhuis T. (G) 24. Klunter L. 6. Hoffmann N. 4. Sechelmann T. 5. Ogbemudia O. 10. Ferati A. 22. Sietan J. 27. Diakhaby A. 38. Masca 9. Lohkemper F. 13. Boyd T.
Substitutes
. Araoye R. 9. Arweiler J. 35. Foti A. 21. Knost T. 17. Mesanovic A. 32. Pekruhl F. (G) 7. Stark J. 24. Stocker M. 18. Wessig F.	20. Asallari K. 30. Hawryluk L. (G) 14. Iwe E. 15. Karbstein M. 41. Kryeziu D. 28. Michel D. . Muteba NTumba N. X. 8. Thalhammer M. . Thill V.
Coaches
Strobl T.	Holtz L.

Key Events of the Match

1st Half (3 - 0)
12', 1 - 0, Ogbemudia O. (Own goal),
27', 2 - 0, Besio A. ⚽, Kijewski N. (A),
29', 3 - 0, Besio A. ⚽,
2nd Half (2 - 2)
46', Diakhaby A. ↓, Thill V. ↑,
46', Masca ↓, Michel D. ↑,
46', Otto Y. ↓, Stark J. ↑,
52', 4 - 0, Taz B. ⚽,
58', 4 - 1, Lohkemper F. (Penalty Awarded),
60', 4 - 2, Lohkemper F. ⚽,
61', 5 - 2, Stark J. ⚽,
62', Klunter L. ↓, Kryeziu D. ↑,
62', Boyd T. ↓, Asallari K. ↑,
65', Besio A. ↓, Arweiler J. ↑,
71', Kryeziu D. 🟨,
73', Waidner D. 🟨,
78', Ens M. 🟨,
80', Sechelmann T. ↓, Iwe E. ↑,
80', Gayret T. ↓, Mesanovic A. ↑,
80', Kijewski N. ↓, Stocker M. ↑,
84', Sietan J. 🟨,
85', Eze J. ↓, Foti A. ↑,
90+1', Mesanovic A. 🟨,

Preview

This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ 2. Bundesliga and 9).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Verl won 1.

Verl is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Waldhof is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

Waldhof may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Verl might have a minor edge in this game.

In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Verl won 1 match, drew 7 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 15:18. (average 1.4:1.6).

Including home matches between the teams, Verl won 0 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 5:8. (average 1:1.6).

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
6	Mannheim	8	4	1	3	16:11	5	13
12	Verl	7	3	1	3	10:13	-3	10

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- SC Verl
Club Friendly
08.01.26	Bonner - Verl	0:5 ✺
German 3 Bundesliga
20.12.25	1860 München - Verl	0:2 ✺
13.12.25	Verl - Rot-Weiß Essen	0:0 ✺
06.12.25	TSV Havelse - Verl	2:2 ✺
30.11.25	Verl - Osnabrück	4:1 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 9.6 WWTTW
- Waldhof Mannheim
Club Friendly
09.01.26	Hannover - Waldhof Mannheim	1:0 ✺
06.01.26	Crvena Zvezda Belgrade - Waldhof Mannheim	2:0 ✺
German 3 Bundesliga
20.12.25	Waldhof Mannheim - Ingolstadt	2:2 ✺
14.12.25	Jahn Regensburg - Waldhof Mannheim	3:0 ✺
07.12.25	Waldhof Mannheim - Saarbrücken	2:1 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 3.2 LLTLW

Latest Head to Head

German 3 Bundesliga
02.08.25	Waldhof Mannheim - Verl	2:2
01.02.25	Waldhof Mannheim - Verl	2:2
25.08.24	Verl - Waldhof Mannheim	1:1
27.04.24	Verl - Waldhof Mannheim	1:1
24.11.23	Waldhof Mannheim - Verl	1:2
06.02.23	Waldhof Mannheim - Verl	1:1
07.08.22	Verl - Waldhof Mannheim	2:2

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