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
Key match information
Osnabrück played Viktoria Köln in 3. Liga (Germany). The match was played on 3 March 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Osnabrück: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Viktoria Köln: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Osnabrück scores 1.58 and concedes 0.96 goals per match. Viktoria Köln scores 1.46 and concedes 1.27. League average: 3.13 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Osnabrück 42%, Viktoria Köln 46%. Over 2.5: Osnabrück 46%, Viktoria Köln 54%. League level: BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Osnabrück has higher xG: 1.59 vs 1.40. Osnabrück: 13.2 shots per match, Viktoria Köln: 11.6.
Match halves
Osnabrück: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 1.08. Viktoria Köln: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.88.
Goals by minute
Osnabrück: 76-90+ (11 goals). Viktoria Köln: 76-90+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
3. Liga: 3.13 goals per match, BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Osnabrück is 63% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Osnabrück · 1.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.58 goals / match - Osnabrück · 1.46 goals / match - Viktoria Köln
Osnabrück is 32% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.96 goals / match - Osnabrück · 1.27 goals / match - Viktoria Köln
Osnabrück scores in 77% of matches (20 of 26 matches), while Viktoria Köln keeps a clean sheet in 38% (10 of 26 matches).
Viktoria Köln scores in 73% of matches (19 of 26 matches), while Osnabrück keeps a clean sheet in 50% (13 of 26 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Osnabrück
Over / Under - Viktoria Köln
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Osnabrück · 1.35 pts / match - Viktoria Köln
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Osnabrück - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 54%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Viktoria Köln - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Osnabrück
Viktoria Köln
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Osnabrück 0 - 1 - 0 Viktoria Köln. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.