Viktoria Köln vs Rot-Weiss Essen: match statistics
Rot-Weiss Essen displays significantly better form in their last five matches, averaging 1.8 points per game compared to Viktoria Köln's 1.2, with the visitors winning their last three matches. Viktoria Köln sits in a distant 12th place in the table and has lost three of their last five matches, while Rot-Weiss Essen ranks 4th with a record of 14 wins this season. Although the hosts have a decent home record (47% wins), the visitors show higher offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1.93 goals per away match with an average of 5.64 shots on target. The difference in team quality is also evident in the xG statistics, where Essen outperforms the hosts both in attack (1.76 vs 1.53) and defense (1.47 vs 1.28). Considering all factors, especially current form and table position, an away win is predicted, although Viktoria Köln's solid home record makes a draw a realistic scenario as well.
Viktoria Köln vs Rot-Weiss Essen: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Viktoria Köln played against Rot-Weiss Essen in 3. Liga (Germany). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Viktoria Köln has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Rot-Weiss Essen has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Viktoria Köln scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.34. Rot-Weiss Essen scores 2.03 and allows 1.66. Games in this league average 3.13 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Viktoria Köln's games and 83% of Rot-Weiss Essen's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 66%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rot-Weiss Essen has the higher season xG average, 1.76 to 1.44 per game. Viktoria Köln takes 11.8 shots per game, while Rot-Weiss Essen takes 15.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Viktoria Köln leads at halftime in 34% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Rot-Weiss Essen leads at halftime in 34% and scores 1.24 after halftime.
When the teams score
Viktoria Köln's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Rot-Weiss Essen, it is minutes 76-90+ (17 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 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 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
Rot-Weiss Essen displays significantly better form in their last five matches, averaging 1.8 points per game compared to Viktoria Köln's 1.2, with the visitors winning their last three matches. Viktoria Köln sits in a distant 12th place in the table and has lost three of their last five matches, while Rot-Weiss Essen ranks 4th with a record of 14 wins this season. Although the hosts have a decent home record (47% wins), the visitors show higher offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1.93 goals per away match with an average of 5.64 shots on target. The difference in team quality is also evident in the xG statistics, where Essen outperforms the hosts both in attack (1.76 vs 1.53) and defense (1.47 vs 1.28). Considering all factors, especially current form and table position, an away win is predicted, although Viktoria Köln's solid home record makes a draw a realistic scenario as well.
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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
| Viktoria Köln | Rot-Weiss Essen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.35 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Viktoria Köln · 1.8 pts / game - Rot-Weiss Essen
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 47% better for: goals scored per game.
1.38 goals / game - Viktoria Köln · 2.03 goals / game - Rot-Weiss Essen
Viktoria Köln is 24% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.34 goals / game - Viktoria Köln · 1.66 goals / game - Rot-Weiss Essen
Viktoria Köln scores in 69% of games (20 of 29 meczów), while Rot-Weiss Essen keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 29 meczów).
Rot-Weiss Essen scores in 93% of games (27 of 29 meczów), while Viktoria Köln keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 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 - Viktoria Köln
Over / Under - Rot-Weiss Essen
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 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.31 pts / game - Viktoria Köln · 1.41 pts / game - Rot-Weiss Essen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Viktoria Köln - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rot-Weiss Essen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Viktoria Köln
Rot-Weiss Essen
* 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
| Viktoria Köln | Liga | Rot-Weiss Essen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.72 | 3.13 | ▲ 3.69 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 64% | ▲ 83% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 64% | ▲ 66% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 34% | 21% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | • 76% | 76% | • 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 83% | • 83% |
^ 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 Viktoria Köln's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Rot-Weiss Essen. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Viktoria Köln vs Rot-Weiss Essen?
The 3. Liga match finished Viktoria Köln 1:2 Rot-Weiss Essen. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Viktoria Köln vs Rot-Weiss Essen?
Viktoria Köln score 1.38 goals per game on average and Rot-Weiss Essen 2.03. The 3. Liga average is 3.13 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Viktoria Köln's matches and 83% of Rot-Weiss Essen's.
What form are Viktoria Köln and Rot-Weiss Essen in?
Over the last 5 games Viktoria Köln have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Rot-Weiss Essen 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Viktoria Köln vs Rot-Weiss Essen?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Viktoria Köln vs Rot-Weiss Essen: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.