MSV Duisburg vs Verl: match statistics
MSV Duisburg displays impressive home form with a 70% win rate and just 0% losses at their own stadium, making them a tough opponent at home. Verl holds a higher position in the table (2nd place) and has a better overall record (54 goals scored), but in away matches their effectiveness drops to a 45% win rate with 36% draws. A key factor is Verl's advantage in possession (64% vs 45%) and a higher average of goals scored away (2.27), but MSV has a better goal difference at home (+10) and a lower average of goals conceded (0.9). Considering the hosts' strong defense in home matches and Verl's tendency to draw away, I predict a closely contested match with a slight advantage for the home side. The recent form of both teams is similar (MSV: 1.4 PPG, Verl: 2.0 PPG), which further supports a scenario of a draw or a narrow victory for either side.
MSV Duisburg vs Verl: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
MSV Duisburg played against Verl in 3. Liga (Germany). The game was played on February 8, 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Recent form
MSV Duisburg has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Verl has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
MSV Duisburg scores 1.73 goals per game and allows 1.05. Verl scores 2.45 and allows 1.36. Games in this league average 3.10 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of MSV Duisburg's games and 77% of Verl's. The Over 2.5 rates are 64% and 77%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Verl has the higher season xG average, 1.80 to 1.58 per game. MSV Duisburg takes 12.8 shots per game, while Verl takes 15.2.
First-half and second-half trends
MSV Duisburg leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 1.09 goals per game after halftime. Verl leads at halftime in 45% and scores 1.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
MSV Duisburg's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Verl, it is minutes 76-90+ (15 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
3. Liga games average 3.10 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
MSV Duisburg displays impressive home form with a 70% win rate and just 0% losses at their own stadium, making them a tough opponent at home. Verl holds a higher position in the table (2nd place) and has a better overall record (54 goals scored), but in away matches their effectiveness drops to a 45% win rate with 36% draws. A key factor is Verl's advantage in possession (64% vs 45%) and a higher average of goals scored away (2.27), but MSV has a better goal difference at home (+10) and a lower average of goals conceded (0.9). Considering the hosts' strong defense in home matches and Verl's tendency to draw away, I predict a closely contested match with a slight advantage for the home side. The recent form of both teams is similar (MSV: 1.4 PPG, Verl: 2.0 PPG), which further supports a scenario of a draw or a narrow victory for either side.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| MSV Duisburg | Verl | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.44 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Verl is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - MSV Duisburg · 2 pts / game - Verl
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Verl is 42% better for: goals scored per game.
1.73 goals / game - MSV Duisburg · 2.45 goals / game - Verl
MSV Duisburg is 30% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.05 goals / game - MSV Duisburg · 1.36 goals / game - Verl
MSV Duisburg scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Verl keeps a clean sheet in 18% (4 of 22 meczów).
Verl scores in 91% of games (20 of 22 meczów), while MSV Duisburg keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - MSV Duisburg
Over / Under - Verl
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Verl is 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.45 pts / game - MSV Duisburg · 1.77 pts / game - Verl
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
MSV Duisburg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Verl - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
MSV Duisburg
Verl
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (3. Liga).
Teams vs league
| MSV Duisburg | Liga | Verl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.77 | 3.10 | ▲ 3.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 59% | 62% | ▲ 77% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 64% | 62% | ▲ 77% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 23% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 75% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 83% | ▲ 91% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from MSV Duisburg's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Verl. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of MSV Duisburg vs Verl?
The 3. Liga match finished MSV Duisburg 4:2 Verl. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before MSV Duisburg vs Verl?
MSV Duisburg score 1.73 goals per game on average and Verl 2.45. The 3. Liga average is 3.10 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 59% of MSV Duisburg's matches and 77% of Verl's.
What form are MSV Duisburg and Verl in?
Over the last 5 games MSV Duisburg have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Verl 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for MSV Duisburg vs Verl?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.