Viktoria Köln vs Saarbrucken: match statistics
Viktoria Köln presents significantly better home form with 50% victories and an impressive goal difference of +2 at their own stadium. The hosts average 1.5 goals per match at home while conceding just 1.3, and their xG (1.7) exceeds their xG Against (1.31), confirming their offensive advantage. Saarbrucken has a disastrous away record – just 10% victories, 0% clean sheets, and a negative goal difference of -6, conceding an average of 1.7 goals per match. The form of the last five matches also argues for the hosts (0.8 PPG vs 0.6 PPG), and the guests have not won any of their last five meetings. Viktoria Köln holds a clear advantage in possession (55% vs 49%) and takes significantly more shots (14.2 vs 8.9), which, supported by their own crowd, should translate into a home victory.
Viktoria Köln vs Saarbrucken: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Viktoria Köln played against Saarbrucken in 3. Liga (Germany). The game was played on January 23, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Viktoria Köln has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Saarbrucken has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Viktoria Köln scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.35. Saarbrucken scores 1.50 and allows 1.60. Games in this league average 3.15 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Viktoria Köln's games and 80% of Saarbrucken's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 55%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Viktoria Köln has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 1.45 per game. Viktoria Köln takes 12.2 shots per game, while Saarbrucken takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Viktoria Köln leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.85 goals per game after halftime. Saarbrucken leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Viktoria Köln's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Saarbrucken, it is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
3. Liga games average 3.15 goals. Both teams score in 63% 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, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Viktoria Köln presents significantly better home form with 50% victories and an impressive goal difference of +2 at their own stadium. The hosts average 1.5 goals per match at home while conceding just 1.3, and their xG (1.7) exceeds their xG Against (1.31), confirming their offensive advantage. Saarbrucken has a disastrous away record – just 10% victories, 0% clean sheets, and a negative goal difference of -6, conceding an average of 1.7 goals per match. The form of the last five matches also argues for the hosts (0.8 PPG vs 0.6 PPG), and the guests have not won any of their last five meetings. Viktoria Köln holds a clear advantage in possession (55% vs 49%) and takes significantly more shots (14.2 vs 8.9), which, supported by their own crowd, should translate into a home victory.
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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 | Saarbrucken | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| 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.
Viktoria Köln is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Viktoria Köln · 0.6 pts / game - Saarbrucken
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.
Saarbrucken is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Viktoria Köln · 1.5 goals / game - Saarbrucken
Viktoria Köln is 19% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.35 goals / game - Viktoria Köln · 1.6 goals / game - Saarbrucken
Viktoria Köln scores in 70% of games (14 of 20 meczów), while Saarbrucken keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 20 meczów).
Saarbrucken scores in 80% of games (16 of 20 meczów), while Viktoria Köln keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 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 - Saarbrucken
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Viktoria Köln - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Saarbrucken - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 25%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Saarbrucken
* 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 | Saarbrucken | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.75 | 3.15 | • 3.10 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 63% | ▲ 80% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 55% | 63% | ▼ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 22% | ▼ 5% |
| Goal before half-time | • 75% | 75% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 85% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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 Saarbrucken. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Viktoria Köln vs Saarbrucken?
The 3. Liga match finished Viktoria Köln 2:0 Saarbrucken. 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 Saarbrucken?
Viktoria Köln score 1.40 goals per game on average and Saarbrucken 1.50. The 3. Liga average is 3.15 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Viktoria Köln's matches and 80% of Saarbrucken's.
What form are Viktoria Köln and Saarbrucken in?
Over the last 5 games Viktoria Köln have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Saarbrucken 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Viktoria Köln vs Saarbrucken?
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.