Waldhof Mannheim vs Fortuna Köln: match summary, form and prediction
Our model makes Waldhof Mannheim the pick at 55% for Waldhof Mannheim vs Fortuna Köln. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
Match summary
Waldhof Mannheim host Fortuna Köln on 7 November 2026 at Carl-Benz Stadion, Mannheim. Waldhof Mannheim are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 55%. This matchday 13 fixture in 3. Liga is listed as Waldhof Mannheim - Fortuna Köln. Kick-off is 13:00 UTC.
Form analysis and trajectory
Waldhof Mannheim: they come in on the back of a defeat, following two wins and two defeats before that. That is two wins, no draws and three defeats from the last five, worth 6 points. Across those five they scored ten and conceded nine, with none clean sheets. That is reflected in a form rating of 45.5 out of 100, and they sit 8th on a goal difference of +2.
Fortuna Köln: they come in on four defeats in a row, following one draw before that. That is no wins, one draw and four defeats from the last five, worth 1 points. It leaves them winless in five. Across those five they scored one and conceded six, with one clean sheet. That is reflected in a form rating of 27.1 out of 100, and they sit 19th on a goal difference of -5.
Side by side
| Statistic | Waldhof Mannheim | Fortuna Köln |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 8th | 19th |
| Goal difference | +2 | -5 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LWLLW | LLLLD |
| Points from last 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 10 / 9 | 1 / 6 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 0 | 1 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 45.5 | 27.1 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 55% | 20% |
What stands out
- Pre-match form ratings: Waldhof Mannheim 45.5 versus Fortuna Köln 27.1, a gap of 18.4, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Table gap: Eleven places separate them, the kind of margin that usually shows in the first twenty minutes.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 2.20, over 2.5 goals at 55% and both teams to score at 55%.
- First goal: Leans Waldhof Mannheim's way at 60%.
Sentiment and prediction
The model leans firmly towards Waldhof Mannheim at 55%, a gap of 30 percentage points to the next outcome. Waldhof Mannheim's form line and home advantage back it and the goals line points to over 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts Waldhof Mannheim's way, especially at Carl-Benz Stadion.
This is a data-led read, not a certainty. The numbers are shown as they come out of the model so the basis for the call can be checked rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Waldhof Mannheim or Fortuna Köln?
Waldhof Mannheim, with an implied win probability of roughly 55%. The full split is 55% Waldhof Mannheim, 25% the draw and 20% Fortuna Köln.
When and where is Waldhof Mannheim vs Fortuna Köln being played?
7 November 2026 at Carl-Benz Stadion, Mannheim, kick-off 13:00 UTC.
Have Waldhof Mannheim and Fortuna Köln met before?
Our records hold no previous meeting between the two sides.
What is the recent form of Waldhof Mannheim and Fortuna Köln?
Waldhof Mannheim have taken 6 points from their last five (LWLLW), Fortuna Köln 1 from theirs (LLLLD). Most recently Waldhof Mannheim took a 1-2 defeat away at FC Saarbrücken and Fortuna Köln a 1-2 defeat at home to Würzburger Kickers.
How many goals are expected in Waldhof Mannheim vs Fortuna Köln?
The model's combined scoring line is 2.20 — 1.60 for Waldhof Mannheim and 0.60 for Fortuna Köln. It rates over 2.5 goals at 55%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 55%, so its call is yes.