Jahn Regensburg before the season finale: Away duel in Mannheim becomes a direct benchmark

SSV Jahn Regensburg goes into the last two matchdays of the 3rd division with a clear reference point: the 5:2 away win at Hansa Rostock on April 25, 2026. In sporting terms, it was a statement – in terms of the table, it is above all a result that provides self-confidence before the final sprint of the season against an immediate neighbor.

Two matchdays before the end, Regensburg stands at 49 points from 36 matches in 11th place. On Saturday, May 9, 2026 (4:30 p.m.), SV Waldhof Mannheim awaits away – level on points, but currently in 12th place.

The table makes the match in Mannheim a midfield duel with immediate consequences

Regensburg's record after 36 games is 14 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses with 54:56 goals, i.e., a goal difference of -2. Mannheim also has 49 points; the goal record (57:67) results in a goal difference of -10 there.

Especially in this constellation, the goal difference becomes practically significant: When teams are level on points, it is often not the "form" that separates them, but the sum of many small swings over the season – every additional goal, every avoided goal against. Regensburg is clearly ahead of Mannheim in this respect and therefore travels as 11th to the 12th, even though both have the same number of points.

The 5:2 in Rostock stands out – in an otherwise changeable series

The most recent five league games do not paint a picture of a long winning streak for Regensburg, but rather of a team that can swing in both directions:

• 1:3 defeat at VfB Stuttgart II
• 1:0 against Erzgebirge Aue
• 2:2 at 1860 Munich
• 1:3 against Alemannia Aachen
• 5:2 at Hansa Rostock

This section therefore includes two wins, one draw, and two defeats.

The performance in Rostock stands out for several reasons: It was Regensburg's highest away win of the current season – and at the same time one of the highest-scoring games of the season. Overall, this result fits the season's statistics (54 goals scored, 56 conceded): Regensburg is not stable enough in every game, but has the offensive power to keep matches open and to win clearly at the right moment.

After Mannheim awaits Cottbus – but the order in the final sprint will be determined beforehand

After the guest appearance at Waldhof, Regensburg will play at home against Energie Cottbus on May 16, 2026 (1:30 p.m.). For the starting position on the last matchday, however, Mannheim is initially decisive: Because both teams are level after 36 games, a direct duel immediately shifts the order in the midfield of the table – and influences with what pressure and perspective the season goes into the final round.

Regensburg travels to Mannheim without a continuous streak, but with the momentum of a clear away win. Against the level-on-points Waldhof, there is the chance to secure their own position – and to approach the season finale against Cottbus with a better starting position.