
Is Mannheim despairing in Berlin?
Lots of thrills, few surprises: the reigning champions’ semi-final against the Mannheim team offers fans exactly what it promised. So far, the heated playoff series has certainly not lacked excitement. However, the eagles have not yet managed to spice up the encounter in terms of results.
Currently, the capital city club, which is used to success, leads the best-of-seven series with 2:0 triumphs. Will the Eisbären Berlin once again confirm a prediction of the defending champions’ victory against the Adler Mannheim?
In addition to the high level of play displayed by both teams in the semi-finals, Berlin forward Ty Ronning’s record chase sweetens the DEL playoffs. Most recently, the exceptional forward scored in his 21st consecutive game! Can Ronning be stopped for the 22nd time in a row on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Uber Arena?
To turn the traditional semi-final series of the Eisbären Berlin against the Adler Mannheim against the bookmakers’ prediction, the traveling team from Mannheim urgently needs to work on their efficiency. However, there were not many goal celebrations on either side.
Eisbären Berlin – Statistics & current form
So far, the DEL classic against the Mannheim team has gone according to the betting odds for Berlin. Not only in the last two series games, but also in game three on Sunday, the odds in the Oddset app imply that the defending champion from the capital enters the ice as the favorite in the duel between Eisbären Berlin and Adler Mannheim.
The 2-0 series lead proves the reigning champions right. Even though the semi-final looks like a clear-cut case on paper so far, the most recent encounter showed, especially in the early stages, that Mannheim are far from being written off. In fact, the eagles even managed to dominate the first few minutes against the capital city team.
However, this initial dominance did not lead to enough scoring chances for Mannheim, but instead to the realization that Berlin is also ahead in a duel of the defensive. Accordingly, the 0-2 triumph for the polar bears, in which both goals were scored in the middle third, was low on goals.
Record hunter Ty Ronning continues to be in top form against the Eagles
Interestingly, the bookmakers are tipping a goal-filled showdown for game three between Eisbären Berlin and Adler Mannheim.
However, one thing seems almost certain: if the capital city team score, exceptional talent Ty Ronning will have his stick in the game. The 27-year-old was not only involved in both of Berlin’s goals in the most recent match. The last game also marked the 21st consecutive game in which Ronning has scored at least one point. The US-born player thus equaled Peter Draisaitl’s DEL record from the 1994/95 season!
Adler Mannheim – Statistics & current form
So far in the semi-finals, the Eagles have not done anything wrong. With a spirited and powerful performance, the Mannheim team has managed to put the polar bears under pressure several times. Only the hard-earned reward is still to come.
However, according to the odds, it is considered unlikely that the ambitious underdog will reap the rewards of its work in the capital city and prevent the defending champion from taking a 3-0 series lead. All betting apps indicate with their odds before the classic Eisbären Berlin vs. Adler Mannheim that the home side will benefit from significant advantages.
Even the betting odds on the two-way market at Betano Sports Betting, which are among the most pessimistic assessments from Berlin’s point of view, give the polar bears a chance of almost 67 percent of coming off as winners after a potential overtime at the latest. Is Mannheim being underestimated, or is the semi-final victory really as difficult an undertaking as the bookies suggest?
Mannheim is not without a chance, but is lagging behind the Eisbären
Mannheim has certainly proved that they can at least stand up to the Eisbären at times. So far, however, the team from the city of squares has lacked the means to consistently play on equal terms against the experienced Berliners and thus match the reigning champions.
In particular, Mannheim has not found a solution against Jake Hildebrand, who is currently the top goalkeeper in the playoffs. The fact that the Adler only managed to score once in two games speaks volumes. In general, the Mannheimers have been struggling with noticeable deficits in shot efficiency in the playoffs.
While Mannheim’s rate of 6.91 percent can justifiably be described as a problem area, the Eisbären lead the playoff ranking here, getting an impressive 13.86 percent of their shots on the opposing goal. In matches that are characterized by offensive pressure phases as well as a lot of defensive feeling out, this discrepancy could prove to be the deciding factor for Berlin in this hard-fought semi-final.
Eisbären Berlin – Adler Mannheim Direct comparison / H2H record
The direct comparison is certainly not encouraging for Mannheim. With 86-78 wins and two draws, the capital city team do not lead the series by much. However, Berlin won all four matches against the Eagles in the regular season.
In addition to the current 2-0 series lead of the Polar Bears, it is also not a good omen for the Mannheim team that Berlin has won every playoff series against Mannheim without exception since 2002. It is therefore not surprising that the betting odds of the bookies signal a role as favorites for the home team ahead of the Eisbären Berlin vs. Adler Mannheim duel.
Eisbären Berlin – Adler Mannheim betting tip
Despite the 2-0 series lead of the Eisbären, another exciting playoff series is on the cards. At this point in time, it can be said that Berlin deservedly leads the semi-final. However, Mannheim has also impressed with strong performances and still has the potential to pull off a surprise or two against the defending champions. However, their current performances imply that the reigning champions are simply too strong to be knocked out of the final.
Will the polar bears be drawn out of the reserve at home? Regardless of Berlin’s chances of winning, which I estimate to be high in line with the bookies’ odds, betting on the number of goals in game three is interesting. Since the bookmakers expect a high-scoring game, a bet on under 5.5 goals is a good tip for the DEL playoffs in the game between Eisbären Berlin and Adler Mannheim.