Verl vs Waldhof Mannheim: match statistics
Verl displays solid home form with 44% wins and only 11% losses at their own stadium, maintaining an impressive unbeaten run in their last 5 matches. The hosts are distinguished by high offensive efficiency, averaging 2.22 goals per home game while dominating possession at 65%. Waldhof Mannheim struggles on the road, recording a 56% loss rate and zero draws, indicating a lack of stability. The difference in xG (1.86 for Verl vs 1.64 for the visitors) and the advantage in goal difference (+9 vs -3) further support the hosts. Considering all statistics, Verl holds a clear edge, although Waldhof's ability to secure points (9 wins this season) means a surprise cannot be entirely ruled out.
Verl vs Waldhof Mannheim: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Verl played Waldhof Mannheim in 3. Liga (Germany). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 5:2.
Current form
Verl: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Waldhof Mannheim: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Verl scores 2.32 and concedes 1.37 goals per match. Waldhof Mannheim scores 1.68 and concedes 1.63. League average: 3.15 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Verl 79%, Waldhof Mannheim 58%. Over 2.5: Verl 74%, Waldhof Mannheim 68%. League level: BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Verl has higher xG: 1.77 vs 1.64. Verl: 15.1 shots per match, Waldhof Mannheim: 13.2.
Match halves
Verl: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 1.37. Waldhof Mannheim: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.95.
Goals by minute
Verl: 76-90+ (14 goals). Waldhof Mannheim: 46-60 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
3. Liga: 3.15 goals per match, BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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 displays solid home form with 44% wins and only 11% losses at their own stadium, maintaining an impressive unbeaten run in their last 5 matches. The hosts are distinguished by high offensive efficiency, averaging 2.22 goals per home game while dominating possession at 65%. Waldhof Mannheim struggles on the road, recording a 56% loss rate and zero draws, indicating a lack of stability. The difference in xG (1.86 for Verl vs 1.64 for the visitors) and the advantage in goal difference (+9 vs -3) further support the hosts. Considering all statistics, Verl holds a clear edge, although Waldhof's ability to secure points (9 wins this season) means a surprise cannot be entirely ruled out.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Verl | Waldhof Mannheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.31 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Verl is 10% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Verl · 2 pts / match - Waldhof Mannheim
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 38% better for: goals scored per match.
2.32 goals / match - Verl · 1.68 goals / match - Waldhof Mannheim
Verl is 19% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.37 goals / match - Verl · 1.63 goals / match - Waldhof Mannheim
Verl scores in 89% of matches (17 of 19 matches), while Waldhof Mannheim keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 matches).
Waldhof Mannheim scores in 74% of matches (14 of 19 matches), while Verl keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Verl
Over / Under - Waldhof Mannheim
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.84 pts / match - Verl · 1.58 pts / match - Waldhof Mannheim
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Verl - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Waldhof Mannheim - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Verl
Waldhof Mannheim
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Waldhof Mannheim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.68 | 3.15 | ▲ 3.32 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 79% | 64% | ▼ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 74% | 63% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 21% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 75% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 84% | • 84% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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
Previous meeting: Verl 0 - 1 - 0 Waldhof Mannheim. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Verl vs Waldhof Mannheim?
The 3. Liga match finished Verl 5:2 Waldhof Mannheim. 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 Waldhof Mannheim?
Verl score 2.32 goals per game on average and Waldhof Mannheim 1.68. The 3. Liga average is 3.15 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 79% of Verl's matches and 58% of Waldhof Mannheim's.
What form are Verl and Waldhof Mannheim in?
Over the last 5 games Verl have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Waldhof Mannheim 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Verl vs Waldhof Mannheim?
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.