Verl vs Saarbrucken: match statistics
Verl is showing significantly better home form with a 57% win rate at their own stadium and an impressive goal difference of +21 on home turf. The hosts average 2.64 goals per home match, and have failed to score in just 7% of their home fixtures, highlighting their efficient attack. Saarbrücken have very poor away statistics - just a 7% win rate on the road, 47% losses, and a negative goal difference of -10, making them one of the weakest away sides in the league. Furthermore, the visitors concede an average of 1.73 goals per away game and keep only 7% clean sheets, while Verl maintains clean sheets in 29% of their home matches. The advantage in possession (66% vs 50%), significantly higher shot accuracy (16% vs 9%), and superior xG metrics (1.91 vs 1.44) further support a win for the hosts.
Verl vs Saarbrucken: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Verl played against Saarbrucken in 3. Liga (Germany). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Verl has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Saarbrucken has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Verl scores 2.31 goals per game and allows 1.41. Saarbrucken scores 1.38 and allows 1.48. Games in this league average 3.14 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 76% of Verl's games and 69% of Saarbrucken's. The Over 2.5 rates are 79% and 45%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Verl has the higher season xG average, 1.81 to 1.58 per game. Verl takes 15.1 shots per game, while Saarbrucken takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Verl leads at halftime in 45% of its games and scores 1.28 goals per game after halftime. Saarbrucken leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.69 after halftime.
When the teams score
Verl's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). For Saarbrucken, it is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
3. Liga games average 3.14 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 64% 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 6.00 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
Verl is showing significantly better home form with a 57% win rate at their own stadium and an impressive goal difference of +21 on home turf. The hosts average 2.64 goals per home match, and have failed to score in just 7% of their home fixtures, highlighting their efficient attack. Saarbrücken have very poor away statistics - just a 7% win rate on the road, 47% losses, and a negative goal difference of -10, making them one of the weakest away sides in the league. Furthermore, the visitors concede an average of 1.73 goals per away game and keep only 7% clean sheets, while Verl maintains clean sheets in 29% of their home matches. The advantage in possession (66% vs 50%), significantly higher shot accuracy (16% vs 9%), and superior xG metrics (1.91 vs 1.44) further support a win for the hosts.
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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
| Verl | Saarbrucken | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.30 |
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 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Verl · 1.2 pts / game - Saarbrucken
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 67% better for: goals scored per game.
2.31 goals / game - Verl · 1.38 goals / game - Saarbrucken
Verl is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.41 goals / game - Verl · 1.48 goals / game - Saarbrucken
Verl scores in 90% of games (26 of 29 meczów), while Saarbrucken keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 29 meczów).
Saarbrucken scores in 76% of games (22 of 29 meczów), while Verl keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 29 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 - Verl
Over / Under - Saarbrucken
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 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.69 pts / game - Verl · 1.21 pts / game - Saarbrucken
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Verl - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Saarbrucken - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 24%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
* 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 (16 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Verl
Saarbrucken
* 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
| Verl | Liga | Saarbrucken | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.72 | 3.14 | ▼ 2.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 64% | ▲ 69% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 79% | 64% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | • 21% | 21% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 76% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 83% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Verl's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Saarbrucken. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Verl vs Saarbrucken?
The 3. Liga match finished Verl 3:0 Saarbrucken. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Verl vs Saarbrucken?
Verl score 2.31 goals per game on average and Saarbrucken 1.38. The 3. Liga average is 3.14 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 76% of Verl's matches and 69% of Saarbrucken's.
What form are Verl and Saarbrucken in?
Over the last 5 games Verl have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Saarbrucken 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Verl vs Saarbrucken?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Verl vs Saarbrucken: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.