Stuttgart II vs Mannheim: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Stuttgart-2 prepare to host Waldhof Mannheim on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this GERMANY: 3. Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Stuttgart-2, currently 13th in the standings with 32 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 17 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 13 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Waldhof Mannheim, sitting 9th with 36 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Stuttgart-2 and Waldhof Mannheim have favored Stuttgart-2, with Waldhof Mannheim claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Saarbrucken, Stuttgart-2 recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Hellstern, Meyer, Kohler, Grois, Olivier, Catovic, Di Benedetto, Darvich, Sessa, Janjic, Ouro-Tagba. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Waldhof Mannheim's last outing came against Energie, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Nijhuis, Abifade, Ogbemudia, Klunter, Ba, Sietan, Thalhammer, Thill, Ferati, Asallari, Lohkemper. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Stuttgart-2 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Stuttgart-2 and Waldhof Mannheim are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Stuttgart-2's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Waldhof Mannheim's games average 3.6 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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