3. Liga

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    Hoffenheim IIHoffenheim IIPossession control
    2–1
    VerlVerlPossession control
    The model's lean: 1 · Hoffenheim II (40%)Best value by the model: 2 · Verl @ 3.70 (+30 %)

    Hoffenheim II vs Verl · 3. Liga

    1 · Hoffenheim II 40%X 25%35% Verl · 2

    Prediction summary

    Final score 2–1. Before kick-off the model's prediction was as follows. BetBuilders AI model prediction for Hoffenheim II vs Verl (3. Liga, Sunday, 18 October 2026): Hoffenheim II win 40%, draw 25%, Verl win 35%. Expected goals (xG): Hoffenheim II 1.59, Verl 1.73. Most likely score: 1-1 (10%). Over 2.5 goals 65%, both teams to score 66%. Double chance: Hoffenheim II or draw 65%, Verl or draw 60%. Prediction updated Friday, 9 October 2026.

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    Analysis: Hoffenheim II – Verl

    Marcus Johansson · · Analysis from the match model · How the predictions work

    TEXT:

    Verl's recent form is a narrative of resilience, standing unbeaten in their last five league fixtures. Their offensive momentum is palpable, having found the net in nine consecutive matches. This attacking tenacity will be critical against Hoffenheim II, who also thrive on possession control. Yet, the hosts have demonstrated a slight edge in both actual points and underlying metrics, such as xG and xGA, pointing to a tighter grip on matches.

    Despite Hoffenheim II's superior xG per match at 1.8 compared to Verl's 1.2, Hoffenheim II also hold the edge in points and xPoints, underscoring their slightly stronger underlying form heading into this clash. The historical head-to-head record, albeit a mere two games, shows Verl victorious on both occasions. While this sample is too small to heavily influence predictions, it does suggest that Verl knows how to navigate challenges posed by Hoffenheim II.

    The model's probabilities paint a nuanced picture, giving a slight nod to the hosts at 40% likelihood of winning, against Verl's 35%. However, the expected goals are nearly even, with Hoffenheim II at 1.59 and Verl at 1.73, hinting at a closely contested bout. With a model-predicted 65% chance of over 2.5 goals and 66% likelihood of both teams scoring, the game is poised for an engaging encounter with goals from both sides.

    For punters, despite the statistical edge leaning towards Hoffenheim II, the market reveals intriguing value on a Verl win. Betsafe and Nordicbet offer odds of 3.6, while LeoVegas lists them at 3.5, all significantly higher than the model's 35% win probability for Verl, indicating a 27% and 23% edge, respectively. This discrepancy presents a potentially lucrative opportunity for those banking on Verl extending their unbeaten streak.

    Ultimately, while both sides employ similar possession-based tactics, Verl's current form and offensive consistency could tilt the scales in their favor. Anticipate a narrow 1-2 victory for the visitors, making the over 2.5 goals a plausible outcome, with the betting value clearly resting on a Verl success.

    Hoffenheim IIHoffenheim II
    Form WLWWL
    League ranking xG #4xGA #6xT #6xP/match #8Points #7
    Key players
    • Valentin LassigCBxG 0.01 · xT 0.11
    • Natnael AbrahaCBxG 0.00 · xT 0.10
    • Klaus GjasulaCDMxG 0.20 · xT 0.18
    VerlVerl
    Form WWDWD
    League ranking xG #15xGA #15xT #15xP/match #19Points #9
    Key players
    • Niko KijewskiLBxG 0.01 · xT 0.14
    • Nick SeidelCBxG 0.00 · xT 0.14
    • Noah KonigCBxG 0.02 · xT 0.11
    Final score
    2 – 1
    The model called the outcome
    Predicted probabilities: Hoffenheim II 40% · Draw 25% · Verl 35%

    How the bookmaker bet builders went

    The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.

    Matchresultat - SC VerlBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
    odds 6,70fair 6,24+7 %
    Miss
    Matchresultat - TSG HoffenheimBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
    odds 3,66fair 7,47-51 %
    Miss

    Match prediction: Hoffenheim II – Verl

    Predicted score matrix

    Verl →
    Hoffenheim II →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–03.9%
    0–16.0%
    0–25.4%
    0–33.1%
    0–4+2.0%
    1
    1–05.4%
    1–110.2%
    1–28.6%
    1–35.0%
    1–4+3.2%
    2
    2–04.5%
    2–17.9%
    2–26.8%
    2–34.0%
    2–4+2.5%
    3
    3–02.4%
    3–14.2%
    3–23.6%
    3–32.1%
    3–4+1.3%
    4+
    4+–01.4%
    4+–12.4%
    4+–22.0%
    4+–31.2%
    4+–4+0.8%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-110%
    2. 2.1-29%
    3. 3.2-18%
    4. 4.2-27%
    5. 5.0-16%
    Expected goals
    1,59–1,73
    Both teams to score
    66%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 3,3
    Under 2,535%
    @3.00EV+2%
    Over 2,565%
    @1.40

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Double chance Hoffenheim II or draw (1X)59%
    • Over 1.5 goals85%

    Combined probability

    49%

    Fair odds

    2.02

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Double chance Hoffenheim II or draw (1X)59%
    • Over 2.5 goals65%
    • Yasin Zor to score32%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score66%
    • Over 2.5 goals65%
    • Yasin Zor to score32%
    • Joshua Chima Eze to be booked26%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • 2 · Verl35% probability@3.70PinnacleEV+30%reference odds
    • 2 · Verl35% probability@3.60BetsafeEV+27%reference odds
    • 2 · Verl35% probability@3.60NordicbetEV+27%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · Hoffenheim IIX2 · Verl
    Bet3652.103.702.75
    Betsafe1.823.80
    EV+ 27%
    3.60
    LeoVegas1.803.80
    EV+ 22%
    3.45
    Nordicbet1.823.80
    EV+ 27%
    3.60
    Pinnacle1.83
    EV+ 3%
    4.15
    EV+ 30%
    3.70

    Odds updated 18 Oct, 12:15

    Odds movement

    Market signal

    The market has moved clearly towards a Hoffenheim II win since 15 October — the odds have shortened from 1.94 to 1.83 (−6%).

    1-6 %
    52 %47 %

    1.94 → 1.83

    X+11 %
    26 %21 %

    3.75 → 4.15

    2+8 %
    28 %23 %

    3.44 → 3.70

    Pinnacle · 8 recorded price levels · 15/10/2026 → 18/10/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points

    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    2 matches
    Hoffenheim II 0Draw 0Verl 2
    Goals: 3–7 (⌀ 5)

    Head-to-head based on 3. Liga data since 2024.

    Key facts

    • Verl are unbeaten in their last 5 league matches.
    • Verl have scored in 9 consecutive league matches.
    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Hoffenheim II
    Verl
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Hoffenheim II (14–9)
    Verl (12–15)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Hoffenheim II
    Sean Dulic: 309 passningar, xT 0.52DulicValentin Lassig: 283 passningar, xT 0.62LassigNatnael Abraha: 173 passningar, xT 0.32AbrahaKlaus Gjasula: 170 passningar, xT 0.79GjasulaLúkas Jóhannes Blöndal Petersson: 155 passningar, xT 0.27PeterssonTristan Spranger: 122 passningar, xT 0.67SprangerLuis Engelns: 121 passningar, xT -0.1EngelnsJuan Tiago Esteban Poller: 103 passningar, xT 0.57PollerFlorian Peter Micheler: 74 passningar, xT 0.28MichelerBlessing Makanda: 70 passningar, xT 0.61MakandaMatthew Moore: 69 passningar, xT 0.2Moore
    Verl
    Nick Seidel: 283 passningar, xT 0.41SeidelTimo Schlieck: 233 passningar, xT 0.21SchlieckNiko Kijewski: 194 passningar, xT 0.56KijewskiFabian Wessig: 171 passningar, xT 0.17WessigNoah Konig: 164 passningar, xT 0.39KonigAlmin Mešanović: 138 passningar, xT 0.5MešanovićDennis Waidner: 138 passningar, xT 0.1WaidnerMika Clausen: 133 passningar, xT 0.39ClausenAndré Leipold: 115 passningar, xT 0.53LeipoldJanne Berner: 114 passningar, xT 0.22BernerPaul Lehmann: 65 passningar, xT 0.12Lehmann
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Hoffenheim II
    Sean Dulic: 309 passningar, xT 0.52DulicValentin Lassig: 283 passningar, xT 0.62LassigNatnael Abraha: 173 passningar, xT 0.32AbrahaKlaus Gjasula: 170 passningar, xT 0.79GjasulaLúkas Jóhannes Blöndal Petersson: 155 passningar, xT 0.27PeterssonTristan Spranger: 122 passningar, xT 0.67SprangerLuis Engelns: 121 passningar, xT -0.1EngelnsJuan Tiago Esteban Poller: 103 passningar, xT 0.57PollerFlorian Peter Micheler: 74 passningar, xT 0.28MichelerBlessing Makanda: 70 passningar, xT 0.61MakandaMatthew Moore: 69 passningar, xT 0.2Moore
    Verl
    Nick Seidel: 283 passningar, xT 0.41SeidelTimo Schlieck: 233 passningar, xT 0.21SchlieckNiko Kijewski: 194 passningar, xT 0.56KijewskiFabian Wessig: 171 passningar, xT 0.17WessigNoah Konig: 164 passningar, xT 0.39KonigAlmin Mešanović: 138 passningar, xT 0.5MešanovićDennis Waidner: 138 passningar, xT 0.1WaidnerMika Clausen: 133 passningar, xT 0.39ClausenAndré Leipold: 115 passningar, xT 0.53LeipoldJanne Berner: 114 passningar, xT 0.22BernerPaul Lehmann: 65 passningar, xT 0.12Lehmann

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceHoffenheim IIVerl
    Points1211
    xPoints10.37.7
    xG per match1.81.2
    xGA per match1.31.7
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.270.26
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.320.36
    Playing styleHoffenheim IIVerl
    Build-up efficiency0.340.3
    Field tilt0.560.59
    xT per match1.20.96
    xTA per match1.31.2
    Won balls, offensive half2519
    Pressing intensity0.220.24
    Pressing efficiency0.370.36
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.350.31
    Entries into the box per match1612
    Entries into the box against1215
    Pass completion %0.740.8
    Pass completion % under pressure0.720.76
    Passes per match359428
    Passes against per match252269
    Switches of play per match19.126.3
    Long balls per match3435
    Set piecesHoffenheim IIVerl
    xG from free kicks0.110.05
    Corners per match4.74.7
    Corners against per match4.14.6
    xG per corner0.030.01
    xGA per corner against0.020.03
    First touch, offensive corners %0.330.34
    First touch, defensive corners %0.620.54
    OtherHoffenheim IIVerl
    Throw-in control0.780.77
    The goalkeepersLúkas Jóhannes Blöndal Petersson (Hoffenheim II)Timo Schlieck (Verl)
    Saves1830
    Save %69%68%
    xG prevented62%38%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Hoffenheim II vs Verl according to our model?

    The model gives Hoffenheim II a 40% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Hoffenheim II 40%, draw 25%, Verl 35%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 10% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 65% and under at 35%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 66% according to the model.

    How many goals are expected in Hoffenheim II vs Verl?

    The model expects 1.59 goals (xG) for Hoffenheim II and 1.73 for Verl, 3.32 in total.

    What does the model say about double chance?

    Hoffenheim II or draw (1X) 65%, Verl or draw (X2) 60% and no draw (12) 75%.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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