Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Waldhof Mannheim 4th with 64 points, Viktoria Berlin 17th with 38, 26 apart. Viktoria Berlin's recent output outran their position: 13th on form over five rounds, 17th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.61/1.05 for Waldhof Mannheim and 1.19/1.68 for Viktoria Berlin (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.38.
Carl-Benz-Stadion, capacity 27,022, hosted the game. It was 2-2 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 3-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Waldhof Mannheim: Marc Schnatterer (3'), Joseph Boyamba (42'), Dominik Martinovic (85') · Viktoria Berlin: Brooklyn Ezeh (1'), Brooklyn Ezeh (37')
Key stats
Possession: Waldhof Mannheim 63% · Viktoria Berlin 37% · Total shots: 12-4 · On target: 5-2 · Corners: 10-3