Viktoria Köln vs Waldhof Mannheim: match statistics
Viktoria Köln displays solid home form with a 55% win rate and an impressive +4 goal difference at their own stadium, with just 27% of matches lost. The hosts maintain an average of 1.55 goals per home game and hold a possessive advantage (54%). Waldhof Mannheim is experiencing an away crisis with a 60% loss rate, a disastrous 5-match winless streak (0-1-4), and a negative goal difference of -6 on the road. The visitors concede an average of 2.1 goals per away match, and with a mere 10% clean sheet rate, their defense is highly vulnerable. Waldhof Mannheim has averaged just 0.2 points per game over their last five fixtures, confirming a dramatic dip in form. Considering the hosts' statistical advantage in every aspect and the visitors' dire form, a Viktoria Köln victory is the most probable scenario.
Viktoria Köln vs Waldhof Mannheim: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Viktoria Köln played Waldhof Mannheim in 3. Liga (Germany). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Viktoria Köln: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Waldhof Mannheim: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Viktoria Köln scores 1.43 and concedes 1.29 goals per match. Waldhof Mannheim scores 1.62 and concedes 1.90. League average: 3.15 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Viktoria Köln 43%, Waldhof Mannheim 57%. Over 2.5: Viktoria Köln 52%, Waldhof Mannheim 71%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 64%.
xG, shots and style
Waldhof Mannheim has higher xG: 1.58 vs 1.45. Viktoria Köln: 11.9 shots per match, Waldhof Mannheim: 12.6.
Match halves
Viktoria Köln: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.81. Waldhof Mannheim: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.95.
Goals by minute
Viktoria Köln: 76-90+ (10 goals). Waldhof Mannheim: 46-60 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
3. Liga: 3.15 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 64%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Viktoria Köln displays solid home form with a 55% win rate and an impressive +4 goal difference at their own stadium, with just 27% of matches lost. The hosts maintain an average of 1.55 goals per home game and hold a possessive advantage (54%). Waldhof Mannheim is experiencing an away crisis with a 60% loss rate, a disastrous 5-match winless streak (0-1-4), and a negative goal difference of -6 on the road. The visitors concede an average of 2.1 goals per away match, and with a mere 10% clean sheet rate, their defense is highly vulnerable. Waldhof Mannheim has averaged just 0.2 points per game over their last five fixtures, confirming a dramatic dip in form. Considering the hosts' statistical advantage in every aspect and the visitors' dire form, a Viktoria Köln victory is the most probable scenario.
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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
| Viktoria Köln | Waldhof Mannheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 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.
Viktoria Köln is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Viktoria Köln · 0.8 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.
Waldhof Mannheim is 13% better for: goals scored per match.
1.43 goals / match - Viktoria Köln · 1.62 goals / match - Waldhof Mannheim
Viktoria Köln is 47% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.29 goals / match - Viktoria Köln · 1.9 goals / match - Waldhof Mannheim
Viktoria Köln scores in 71% of matches (15 of 21 matches), while Waldhof Mannheim keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 matches).
Waldhof Mannheim scores in 71% of matches (15 of 21 matches), while Viktoria Köln keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 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 - Viktoria Köln
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Viktoria Köln - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Waldhof Mannheim - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 43%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -3 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Viktoria Köln
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
| Viktoria Köln | Liga | Waldhof Mannheim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.71 | 3.15 | ▲ 3.52 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 63% | ▼ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 64% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 22% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | • 76% | 75% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 84% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Viktoria Köln 0 - 0 - 1 Waldhof Mannheim. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Viktoria Köln vs Waldhof Mannheim?
The 3. Liga match finished Viktoria Köln 1:3 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 Viktoria Köln vs Waldhof Mannheim?
Viktoria Köln score 1.43 goals per game on average and Waldhof Mannheim 1.62. The 3. Liga average is 3.15 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Viktoria Köln's matches and 57% of Waldhof Mannheim's.
What form are Viktoria Köln and Waldhof Mannheim in?
Over the last 5 games Viktoria Köln have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Waldhof Mannheim 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Viktoria Köln vs Waldhof Mannheim?
The statistical background for Viktoria Köln vs Waldhof Mannheim — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.