Viktoria Köln and Rot-Weiss Essen face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 3. Liga season. The game takes place at Sportpark Höhenberg on Sunday, 22/03/2026, at 18:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Viktoria Köln vs Rot-Weiss Essen, 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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2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals
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Viktoria Köln preview
Viktoria Köln comes into the match having played 29 games in the 3. Liga so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses, with an average of 1.31 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 5 draws, and 14 losses.
Viktoria Köln's attack has scored 41 goals during this period. Out of this total, 40 goals were scored in the 3. Liga, averaging 1.38 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.37.
The offence system of Viktoria Köln is led by Lex-Tyger Lobinger as the top scorer of the season. The german forward has scored 14 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, David Otto, who has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 39 goals with an average of 1.34 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 42 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 1.4.
Rot-Weiss Essen preview
On the other hand, Rot-Weiss Essen comes into the match having played 29 games in the 3. Liga so far. They have recorded 14 wins, 10 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.79 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 10 draws, and 6 losses.
Rot-Weiss Essen's attack has scored 59 goals during this period. Out of this total, 59 goals were scored in the 3. Liga, averaging 2.03 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.97.
The offence system of Rot-Weiss Essen is led by Marek Janssen as the top scorer of the season. The german midfielder has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kaito Mizuta, who has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 48 goals with an average of 1.66 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 49 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 1.63.
Head to head: Viktoria Köln vs Rot-Weiss Essen
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Viktoria Köln
Germany - 3. Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L W W |
1.31 |
| Home | L W D L W |
1.6 |
| Away | L L W D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 47% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.72 | 2.73 | 2.71 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.47 | 1.29 |
| Conceded | 1.34 | 1.27 | 1.43 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 47% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 34% | 40% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 27% | 36% |
| 1st to Score | 48% | 47% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.53 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.28 | 1.53 |
Rot-Weiss Essen
Germany - 3. Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L L |
1.79 |
| Home | W W W D W |
2.07 |
| Away | W L L D D |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 60% | 36% |
| Goals | 3.69 | 3.4 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.03 | 2.13 | 1.93 |
| Conceded | 1.66 | 1.27 | 2.07 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 80% | 86% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 20% | 7% |
| Failed To Score | 7% | 0% | 14% |
| 1st to Score | 48% | 67% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.76 | 1.76 | 1.76 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.66 | 1.47 |
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