- 1860 have not won their last home match against Ulm
- 1860 have won eight and drawn seven of their 17 home games in 3.Liga this term.
- Ulm have won just three of their 17 away games in 3.Liga 2025/2026 and have conceded 37 goals in the process.
Contrasting styles on show on Saturday
Ulm and 1860 Munchen have two different philosophies when it comes to the game and the clash of styles should lead to an interesting game on Saturday. Our TSV 1860 Munchen vs SSV Ulm prediction suggests that this contrast will be evident throughout the match.
Markus Kauczinski has been in charge of the Munich outfit since October 2025 and his ‘structure-first’ approach has seen 1860 become a lot more compact, with their 3-4-1-2 and 4-2-3-1 systems focusing on keeping the ball and dictating the tempo.
Ulm are a much more direct side under Pavel Dotchev, who took over in November 2025 and has instilled a lot more discipline on the team, playing on the strength of the wingers and creating a threat from set-pieces.
The contrast of styles should make for a fascinating match-up on Saturday, with the Lions trying to keep the ball while Ulm will look to run at them and try to cause problems on the counter. In this TSV 1860 Munchen vs SSV Ulm preview, we can expect a tactical battle, as both teams strive to impose their philosophies.
Lions will look to dominate the midfield
The midfield will be where the TSV 1860 Munchen vs SSV Ulm prediction is won or lost, with 1860’s double pivot the heart of their build-up while they look to control the game’s tempo.
With a slightly better run of results, with two wins, two draws and just one defeat from their last five, Ulm have momentum in this fixture, but the Lions sit 8th in 3.Liga 2025/2026 with 52 points from 34 games, while their visitors are 17th with 32 points from the same amount of fixtures.
1860 have drawn their last two, including a 2-2 draw at home to Jahn Regensburg and a 0-0 stalemate away to Saarbruecken, and the double chance option doesn’t look very appealing here as Ulm have failed to win any of their last three away games (D2, L1).
Ulm to be tough opponents
The Ulmer are dangerous going forward, however, and their high pressing game and energy in transition means that they can score and should be considered a threat.
Sigurd Haugen has been in great form for 1860 with 14 goals in 31 league games and he has three of his side’s last four. He can punish Ulm on his own, but they have Elias Loeder, a consistent threat up top, who has nine goals in 33 3.Liga games to provide his own attacking threat.
This TSV 1860 Munchen vs SSV Ulm prediction leans toward the hosts to edge this one given they’ve averaged 1.76 goals per game at Grünwalder Stadion this season, but they haven’t been able to beat Ulm at home recently, so it won’t be easy for them here. Ulm have conceded 2.18 goals per away game in the league this season, so there is definitely a good chance both sides score on Saturday.
For those looking for TSV 1860 Munchen vs SSV Ulm betting tips, odds of 1.53 for BTTS - Yes look a little too low, although 1.56 about the Over 2.5 goals is still attractive enough to take for a lively affair.
