01 · 2 legs
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- Waldhof Mannheim to win48%
- Over 1.5 goals77%
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Waldhof Mannheim enters this clash with a statistical edge in expected goals and goals against, yet they trail Preussen Münster on the points table. The model gives the hosts a 48% chance of victory, subtly favoring them despite the visitors' better point tally. This discrepancy hints at Mannheim's underlying strength, which is not fully reflected in their actual results but visible in their stronger xG metrics.
The expected goals tell a story: Mannheim generates 1.71 xG per game, significantly higher than Münster's 1.10, suggesting they create more quality chances. Yet the most likely outcomes remain tight, with both 1-1 and 1-0 scorelines given a 10-12% likelihood. This predicts a narrow margin, dominated by defensive resilience.
Both teams share a counter-attacking style focused on crosses, likely resulting in a strategic chess match rather than an end-to-end spectacle. The model's 53% lean towards over 2.5 goals clashes with the 7% value edge found in unders at odds of 2.28 across Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet. Here lies an unexpected betting angle: the numbers endorse a restrained goal tally contrary to surface expectations.
In terms of form, Mannheim's underlying xPoints merit them as the more effective side than their league position implies. Preussen Münster's actual points advantage could be misleading, possibly inflated by more fortuitous results rather than consistent performance.
Considering the model's insights and the value found in the under 2.5 goals market, a controlled 1-1 draw or narrow 1-0 victory for Mannheim emerges as a reasonable prediction. The odds for under 2.5 goals appeal for those seeking value, indicating that the flow of play might lean towards a tighter, less prolific affair than the teams' styles might suggest.
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| Bookmaker | 1 · Waldhof Mannheim | X | 2 · Preussen Münster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | EV+ 1% 2.10 | 3.50 | 3.00 |
| Betsson | EV+ 1% 2.10 | 3.50 | 3.00 |
| Nordicbet | EV+ 1% 2.10 | 3.50 | 3.00 |
| Pinnacle | EV+ 1% 2.10 | 3.75 | 3.16 |
Odds updated 19 Sept, 15:59
2.08 → 2.10
3.71 → 3.75
3.12 → 3.16
Pinnacle · 3 recorded price levels · 17/09/2026 → 19/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
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.
| Performance | Waldhof Mannheim | Preussen Münster |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 7 | 11 |
| xPoints | 8.8 | 7.2 |
| xG per match | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| xGA per match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.19 | 0.25 |
| Playing style | Waldhof Mannheim | Preussen Münster |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.32 | 0.26 |
| Field tilt | 0.5 | 0.41 |
| xT per match | 1.4 | 0.59 |
| xTA per match | 1 | 0.98 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 22 | 26 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.21 | 0.22 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.34 | 0.27 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.3 | 0.22 |
| Entries into the box per match | 16 | 9 |
| Entries into the box against | 13 | 11 |
| Pass completion % | 0.75 | 0.71 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.71 | 0.68 |
| Passes per match | 335 | 297 |
| Passes against per match | 331 | 376 |
| Switches of play per match | 26.4 | 15 |
| Long balls per match | 39 | 30 |
| Set pieces | Waldhof Mannheim | Preussen Münster |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Corners per match | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Corners against per match | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| xG per corner | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.54 | 0.45 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.59 | 0.72 |
| Other | Waldhof Mannheim | Preussen Münster |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.74 | 0.72 |
| The goalkeepers | Thijmen Joel Sander Nijhuis (Waldhof Mannheim) | Morten Jens Behrens (Preussen Münster) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 15 | 13 |
| Save % | 71% | 54% |
| xG prevented | 68% | 32% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives Waldhof Mannheim a 48% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Waldhof Mannheim 48%, draw 26%, Preussen Münster 26%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 53% and under at 47%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 55% according to the model.
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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