Adler Mannheim beat Graz 99 5:1 in a club friendly match on 13 August 2026. The hosts opened their pre-season campaign with a comfortable victory at home. It was the first meeting between the two sides this calendar year.
Mannheim had not been in great form recently. They lost four of their last five matches, all against Eisbären Berlin. Their only win in that run came 4:3 on 30 April, and they had not scored more than one goal in any of the defeats.
Graz arrived in better shape. They won five straight games, all 5:1 or higher against HC Pustertal. Their biggest margin was 6:2 on 22 April. The visitors had not dropped points in any of those fixtures.
Without minute-by-minute events available, the match details remain sparse. The scoreline suggests Mannheim took control early and managed the game well. Graz may have struggled to adapt to the pace.
The result gives Mannheim some confidence heading into the new season. For Graz, it is a setback after their winning streak. Friendlies rarely carry much weight, but they reveal working patterns.