Rot-Weiss Essen and Viktoria Köln face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 3. Liga season. The game takes place at Stadion Essen on Saturday, 05/09/2026, at 15:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Rot-Weiss Essen vs Viktoria Köln, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Rot-Weiss Essen preview
Rot-Weiss Essen comes into the match having played 3 games in the 3. Liga so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 22 wins, 11 draws, and 10 losses.
Rot-Weiss Essen's attack has scored 83 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the 3. Liga, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.93.
The offence system of Rot-Weiss Essen is led by Marek Janssen as the top scorer of the season. The german midfielder has scored 13 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kaito Mizuta, who has contributed with 11 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 1.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 72 goals conceded in 43 matches, resulting in an average of 1.67.
Viktoria Köln preview
On the other hand, Viktoria Köln comes into the match having played 3 games in the 3. Liga so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 7 draws, and 19 losses.
Viktoria Köln's attack has scored 62 goals during this period. Out of this total, 9 goals were scored in the 3. Liga, averaging 3 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.44.
The offence system of Viktoria Köln is led by Lex-Tyger Lobinger as the top scorer of the season. The german forward has scored 17 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, David Otto, who has contributed with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 2.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 64 goals conceded in 43 matches, resulting in an average of 1.49.
Head to head: Rot-Weiss Essen vs Viktoria Köln
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Rot-Weiss Essen
Germany - 3. Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L W |
2 |
| Home | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Away | D L W L L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.98 | 2.68 | 1.63 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 0.71 | 1.87 |
Viktoria Köln
Germany - 3. Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W L D |
1.6 |
| Home | W D L L L |
0.8 |
| Away | W D W L W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 5.33 | 6 | 4 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Conceded | 2.33 | 3 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.45 | 1.68 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.32 | 1.55 |
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