Viktoria Koln vs Mannheim: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Viktoria Koln prepare to host Waldhof Mannheim on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 under referee Jurgensen, this GERMANY: 3. Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Viktoria Koln, currently 13th in the standings with 32 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 21 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 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 13 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 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Viktoria Koln and Waldhof Mannheim have been competitive, with Waldhof Mannheim claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Erzgebirge Aue, Viktoria Koln recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Schulz, Dietz, Boboy, Sponsel, Kozuki, Engelhardt, Wolf, Handle , Otto, Munst, Zank. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Waldhof Mannheim's last outing came against Stuttgart-2, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system.

Looking ahead, Viktoria Koln are expected to maintain their 5-3-2 structure, while Waldhof Mannheim are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. This contrast often creates a dynamic where sustained pressure meets disciplined defensive structure.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Viktoria Koln's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Waldhof Mannheim's games average 3.9 goals, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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