Osnabrück vs Viktoria Köln: match statistics
Osnabrück shows a clear advantage as the table leader with impressive form – four wins and one draw in the last five matches overall. The hosts have a solid home record with 62% clean sheets and just 0.69 goals conceded on average per home match. Viktoria Köln displays weaker away disposition with 50% losses on the road and an average of 1.25 goals conceded per match. Although the visitors possess a slightly better average possession (52% vs 49%), the hosts are more effective in finishing actions with a better xG (1.58 vs 1.19 for the guests). The difference in form and quality of Osnabrück's home play speaks for a home victory, however, Viktoria Köln's solid effectiveness (14% shot conversion) does not allow the draw scenario to be ruled out.
Osnabrück vs Viktoria Köln: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Osnabrück played against Viktoria Köln in 3. Liga (Germany). The game was played on March 3, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Osnabrück has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Viktoria Köln has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Osnabrück scores 1.58 goals per game and allows 0.96. Viktoria Köln scores 1.46 and allows 1.27. Games in this league average 3.13 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of Osnabrück's games and 46% of Viktoria Köln's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 54%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Osnabrück has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.40 per game. Osnabrück takes 13.2 shots per game, while Viktoria Köln takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Osnabrück leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 1.08 goals per game after halftime. Viktoria Köln leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Osnabrück's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Viktoria Köln, it is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
3. Liga games average 3.13 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Osnabrück shows a clear advantage as the table leader with impressive form – four wins and one draw in the last five matches overall. The hosts have a solid home record with 62% clean sheets and just 0.69 goals conceded on average per home match. Viktoria Köln displays weaker away disposition with 50% losses on the road and an average of 1.25 goals conceded per match. Although the visitors possess a slightly better average possession (52% vs 49%), the hosts are more effective in finishing actions with a better xG (1.58 vs 1.19 for the guests). The difference in form and quality of Osnabrück's home play speaks for a home victory, however, Viktoria Köln's solid effectiveness (14% shot conversion) does not allow the draw scenario to be ruled out.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Osnabrück | Viktoria Köln | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Osnabrück is 63% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Osnabrück · 1.6 pts / game - Viktoria Köln
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Osnabrück is 8% better for: goals scored per game.
1.58 goals / game - Osnabrück · 1.46 goals / game - Viktoria Köln
Osnabrück is 32% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.96 goals / game - Osnabrück · 1.27 goals / game - Viktoria Köln
Osnabrück scores in 77% of games (20 of 26 meczów), while Viktoria Köln keeps a clean sheet in 38% (10 of 26 meczów).
Viktoria Köln scores in 73% of games (19 of 26 meczów), while Osnabrück keeps a clean sheet in 50% (13 of 26 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Osnabrück
Over / Under - Viktoria Köln
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Osnabrück is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.42 pts / game - Osnabrück · 1.35 pts / game - Viktoria Köln
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Osnabrück - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Viktoria Köln - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Osnabrück
Viktoria Köln
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (3. Liga).
Teams vs league
| Osnabrück | Liga | Viktoria Köln | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.54 | 3.13 | ▼ 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 64% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 63% | ▼ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 21% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 76% | ▼ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 84% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Osnabrück's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Viktoria Köln. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Osnabrück vs Viktoria Köln?
The 3. Liga match finished Osnabrück 2:0 Viktoria Köln. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Osnabrück vs Viktoria Köln?
Osnabrück score 1.58 goals per game on average and Viktoria Köln 1.46. The 3. Liga average is 3.13 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Osnabrück's matches and 46% of Viktoria Köln's.
What form are Osnabrück and Viktoria Köln in?
Over the last 5 games Osnabrück have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Viktoria Köln 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Osnabrück vs Viktoria Köln?
The statistical background for Osnabrück vs Viktoria Köln — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.