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
Key match information
Viktoria Köln played Rot-Weiss Essen in 3. Liga (Germany). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Viktoria Köln: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Rot-Weiss Essen: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Viktoria Köln scores 1.38 and concedes 1.34 goals per match. Rot-Weiss Essen scores 2.03 and concedes 1.66. League average: 3.13 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Viktoria Köln 45%, Rot-Weiss Essen 83%. Over 2.5: Viktoria Köln 52%, Rot-Weiss Essen 66%. League level: BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 64%.
xG, shots and style
Rot-Weiss Essen has higher xG: 1.76 vs 1.44. Viktoria Köln: 11.8 shots per match, Rot-Weiss Essen: 15.0.
Match halves
Viktoria Köln: half-time lead 34%, second-half goals 0.79. Rot-Weiss Essen: half-time lead 34%, second-half goals 1.24.
Goals by minute
Viktoria Köln: 76-90+ (13 goals). Rot-Weiss Essen: 76-90+ (17 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
3. Liga: 3.13 goals per match, BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 64%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, 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
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Rot-Weiss Essen is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Viktoria Köln · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.38 goals / match - Viktoria Köln · 2.03 goals / match - Rot-Weiss Essen
Viktoria Köln is 24% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.34 goals / match - Viktoria Köln · 1.66 goals / match - Rot-Weiss Essen
Viktoria Köln scores in 69% of matches (20 of 29 matches), while Rot-Weiss Essen keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 29 matches).
Rot-Weiss Essen scores in 93% of matches (27 of 29 matches), while Viktoria Köln keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 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 - Viktoria Köln
Over / Under - Rot-Weiss Essen
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.
Rot-Weiss Essen is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.31 pts / match - Viktoria Köln · 1.41 pts / match - Rot-Weiss Essen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Viktoria Köln - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 34% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Rot-Weiss Essen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 34% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Viktoria Köln
Rot-Weiss Essen
* 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
| Viktoria Köln | Liga | Rot-Weiss Essen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Viktoria Köln 0 - 0 - 1 Rot-Weiss Essen. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.