About Match
Waldhof Mannheim go into the game 15th in the table on 4 points; Hoffenheim II sit 7th on 6 — a 2-point gap. Against a league average of 1.65 goals per team per game, Waldhof Mannheim run at 1.75 scored and 2 conceded, Hoffenheim II at 2.25 and 1.25. Waldhof Mannheim would climb to 7 points with a win and up to 4th, overtaking Hoffenheim II (other results held equal).
Defeat has followed defeat for Waldhof Mannheim — three in succession.
Across 5 recorded meetings, Waldhof Mannheim have 2 wins to Hoffenheim II's 2, with 1 draw, at 3.2 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 20% of the meetings went to the host. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 60% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 80%.
Carl-Benz-Stadion in Mannheim stages the fixture, a ground that holds 27,022.