Rot-Weiss Essen vs Fortuna Köln: match statistics
Rot-Weiss Essen vs Fortuna Köln: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rot-Weiss Essen played against Fortuna Köln in 3. Liga (Germany). The game was played on October 13, 2026. Venue: Stadion Essen. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Rot-Weiss Essen has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Fortuna Köln has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Rot-Weiss Essen scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 1.50. Fortuna Köln scores 1.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 3.40 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Rot-Weiss Essen's games and 50% of Fortuna Köln's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 38%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rot-Weiss Essen has the higher season xG average, 1.71 to 1.23 per game. Rot-Weiss Essen takes 14.9 shots per game, while Fortuna Köln takes 9.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Rot-Weiss Essen leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 1.25 goals per game after halftime. Fortuna Köln leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rot-Weiss Essen's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Fortuna Köln, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
3. Liga games average 3.40 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Rot-Weiss Essen are 3rd and have not lost any of their last 5 matches, winning 3 of them; Fortuna Köln are 12th and have recorded 2 wins over the same period. At home, the hosts have won 75% of their matches, scoring an average of 2.25 goals and conceding 0.75, while Fortuna score 1.75 goals and concede 1.25 on the road. The quality of chances also favors Essen: their home xG is 1.95, while Fortuna allow chances worth an average of 2.02 xG away from home. The hosts average 17.25 shots at home compared with the visitors’ 7.5 shots on the road, increasing the likelihood that they can maintain pressure throughout the match. However, Fortuna have won half of their away matches and convert 23% of their shots, so despite Essen’s clear advantage, an upset cannot be ruled out.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Fortuna Köln average 1.75 goals away from home and have scored an average of 1.4 goals in their last five matches, giving them a solid basis for finding the net. The greater uncertainty surrounds Rot-Weiss Essen: they score just 0.33 goals per home match and have failed to score in 67% of those games. However, their form over the last five matches points to a possible change in that trend, with the hosts averaging 2.0 goals, while Fortuna have failed to keep a clean sheet away from home and allow opponents chances worth an average xG of 2.02. Both teams scored in 60% of each side’s last five matches, so despite the hosts’ poor home scoring record, BTTS - Yes is marginally more likely.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals: this line has been cleared in 67% of Rot-Weiss Essen's home matches and 75% of Fortuna Köln's away fixtures. The hosts have averaged 2.0 goals scored across their last five matches, with an xG of 1.68, pointing to greater attacking potential than their home average of 0.33 goals. Fortuna average 1.75 goals away from home, while the hosts concede 1.0 goal per home match, giving the visitors a realistic chance to score as well. Although none of Essen's home matches have gone over 2.5 goals, the league average is 3.27 goals, and the teams' last five matches have averaged 2.8 and 2.6 goals respectively. Therefore, the lower Over 1.5 goals line offers a stronger signal than backing at least three goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The most likely HT/FT outcome is a draw at half-time followed by a Rot-Weiss Essen win: the hosts were level at the break in 3 of their last 5 matches and did not concede before half-time in any of them. Over the same period, Fortuna Köln averaged 0.4 goals before the break, limiting the visitors’ chances of taking an early lead. The case for a home win is supported by their recent form: they won 3 of 5 matches, scoring an average of 2.0 goals, while Fortuna conceded an average of 1.2. However, this pick carries risk: Essen have yet to win any of their matches at home, and Fortuna averaged 1.75 goals away from home, so a draw or an away win remain significant alternatives.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Rot-Weiss Essen | Fortuna Köln | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.31 |
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.
Rot-Weiss Essen is 83% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Rot-Weiss Essen · 1.2 pts / game - Fortuna 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.
Rot-Weiss Essen is 100% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Rot-Weiss Essen · 1 goals / game - Fortuna Köln
Fortuna Köln is 50% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Rot-Weiss Essen · 1 goals / game - Fortuna Köln
Rot-Weiss Essen scores in 88% of games (7 of 8 games), while Fortuna Köln keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 games).
Fortuna Köln scores in 50% of games (4 of 8 games), while Rot-Weiss Essen keeps a clean sheet in 38% (3 of 8 games).
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 - Rot-Weiss Essen
Over / Under - Fortuna 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.
Rot-Weiss Essen is 84% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / game - Rot-Weiss Essen · 0.75 pts / game - Fortuna Köln
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rot-Weiss Essen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Fortuna Köln - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Rot-Weiss Essen
Fortuna 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
| Rot-Weiss Essen | Liga | Fortuna Köln | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.50 | 3.40 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | • 63% | 64% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 66% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 20% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 80% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 78% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Rot-Weiss Essen vs Fortuna Köln?
The 3. Liga match finished Rot-Weiss Essen 2:0 Fortuna Köln. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rot-Weiss Essen vs Fortuna Köln?
Rot-Weiss Essen score 2.00 goals per game on average and Fortuna Köln 1.00. The 3. Liga average is 3.40 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Rot-Weiss Essen's matches and 50% of Fortuna Köln's.
What form are Rot-Weiss Essen and Fortuna Köln in?
Over the last 5 games Rot-Weiss Essen have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Fortuna Köln 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rot-Weiss Essen vs Fortuna Köln?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.