Will Berlin clinch a three-peat?
The 2026 DEL Final is turning out to be surprisingly one-sided. The defending champions from the capital lead 3-0 with an impressive goal differential of 17-5 and can now seal the deal with one more victory.
The Puckjäger from the Spree are leaving nothing to chance and dominating the series at will. One example was the recent 5-1 road win, in which the Eisbären weakened themselves early on when Kai Wissmann was suspended for the remainder of the game after a rough foul. Despite this advantage, the Berliners went on to secure a clear victory, which effectively sealed the title race.
After three decisive losses, there is little to no indication that the Adler will make a comeback. Their defense, in particular, has been disappointing. Normally, it is the crown jewel in Mannheim, but against Berlin, it appears chronically overwhelmed.
They have already conceded 17 goals in the three games of the 2026 DEL Finals. In light of this, for Game 4 between the Eisbären Berlin and Adler Mannheim, we’re predicting more than 3.5 goals from the home team once again.
Furthermore, we believe Liam Kirk is capable of scoring another goal. The Briton already showed strong form in the previous round, scoring in two of the last three games against the Kölner Haie.
Now he’s seamlessly building on those performances: In the three final games against the Adler so far, Kirk has scored for the 11-time German champions each time, stealing the show from the Canadian goal machine named Ty Ronning, who was actually expected to deliver such a record! Furthermore, in the game between the Eisbären Berlin and Adler Mannheim, we’re betting on a home win by at least a two-goal margin, securing the Spree pros’ third consecutive championship!
Eisbären Berlin – Adler Mannheim Head-to-Head Record
The Adler might as well save themselves the trip to the Spree. They’ve lost every time in their last nine attempts, with their last victory dating back to March 2024.
For the upcoming match between Eisbären Berlin and Adler Mannheim, the odds also favor the hosts.
Eisbären Berlin – Adler Mannheim Prediction
The timing is perfect for a wild championship celebration in Berlin! On the eve of the holiday, the home team can clinch the title in front of their own fans with one more win. Given their poor performance in the series, their opponents from the Rhine are unlikely to stand in the way of these plans.
All three games of the final series ended in victories for the Eisbären, who are unstoppable, especially on offense. In the final games, they consistently scored at least five goals, averaging just under half a dozen.
The pressure on the visitors is now at its peak, as, as described, another loss would already decide the 2026 DEL Final in favor of the hosts. Moreover, the fact that they have lost the last seven playoff series against Berlin is already haunting the minds of the Mannheim players, and the concept of a “bogey team” is clearly evident in this matchup.
In light of this, Wettbasis believes that in Game 4 between the Eisbären Berlin and Adler Mannheim, the betting odds favor the champions of the past two seasons scoring four or more goals once again. This prediction is supported by the statistics. After all, the Eisbären have scored at least four goals in each of their last four home games against Mannheim!
