3. Liga
Rot-Weiss Essen vs Viktoria Köln
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 - 15:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadion Essen
Rot-Weiss Essen vs Viktoria Köln Prediction & Stats - 3. Liga 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Rot-Weiss Essen vs Viktoria Köln carries real history into this round of the 3. Liga.
The two sides meet on 05/09 (Saturday) at Stadion Essen, 15:30 (UK time).
Read the Rot-Weiss Essen vs Viktoria Köln prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Rot-Weiss Essen vs Viktoria Köln
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Rot-Weiss Essen vs Viktoria Köln call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 04-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Rot-Weiss Essen the side to beat, with roughly 52% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all 3. Liga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Rot-Weiss Essen Preview
Rot-Weiss Essen reach this fixture 3 match into their 3. Liga. Here is where Rot-Weiss Essen stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.33 points per game
3 scored, at 1 a game
5 conceded, at 1.67 a game
Rot-Weiss Essen, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Semir Telalovic, 2 goals
Most assists: Lucas Brumme, 1 assists
Recent results — Rot-Weiss Essen
29/08/2026 08:00
23/08/2026 12:00
15/08/2026 08:00
09/08/2026 10:30
16/05/2026 07:30
Viktoria Köln: how they are travelling
Viktoria Köln come in 3 matches into their 3. Liga.
Here is what Viktoria Köln have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
9 scored, at 3 a game
7 conceded, at 2.33 a game
Viktoria Köln, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: David Otto, 3 goals
Most assists: David Otto, 2 assists
Recent results — Viktoria Köln
30/08/2026 13:30
22/08/2026 09:30
16/08/2026 13:30
08/08/2026 08:00
16/05/2026 07:30
The head-to-head favours Viktoria Köln
Viktoria Köln have generally come out ahead of Rot-Weiss Essen in their recent meetings.
From 22 match(es):
Viktoria Köln: 9 win(s)
Rot-Weiss Essen: 7 win(s)
Drawn: 6
That trend is worth factoring into the Rot-Weiss Essen vs Viktoria Köln prediction.
Form comparison Rot-Weiss Essen vs Viktoria Köln
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Rot-Weiss Essen
Germany - 3. Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.98 | 2.68 | 1.63 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 0.71 | 1.87 |
Away Team
Viktoria Köln
Germany - 3. Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
|
2 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 5.33 | 6 | 4 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Conceded | 2.33 | 3 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.45 | 1.68 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.32 | 1.55 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Rot-Weiss Essen vs Viktoria Köln
Match: Rot-Weiss Essen vs Viktoria Köln
Competition: 3. Liga
Date: Saturday, 05/09/2026
Kick-off: 15:30 (UK time)
Venue: Stadion Essen
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Stats
The statistics for Rot-Weiss Essen vs Viktoria Köln that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 3.6
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 83%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 67%
Cards
3
League: 5.33
Corners
15
League: 9.33
Home Team
Rot-Weiss Essen
Germany - 3. Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.98 | 2.68 | 1.63 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 0.71 | 1.87 |
Away Team
Viktoria Köln
Germany - 3. Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
|
2 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 5.33 | 6 | 4 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Conceded | 2.33 | 3 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.45 | 1.68 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.32 | 1.55 |
Corners
10 / Match
+7% Corners / Match
Rot-Weiss Essen received +7% more corners than Viktoria Köln in the 3. Liga
9.34 / Match
Wehen Wiesbaden
(5)
Havelse
(10)
Saarbrucken
(3)(4)
Preußen Münster
(5)
Stuttgart II
(5)
Jahn Regensburg
Cards
3 / Match
+80% Cards / Match
Rot-Weiss Essen received +80% more cards than Viktoria Köln in the 3. Liga
1.67 / Match
Wehen Wiesbaden
(1)
Havelse
(3)
Saarbrucken
(5)(3)
Preußen Münster
(0)
Stuttgart II
(2)
Jahn Regensburg
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+200%
Viktoria Köln is +200% better in terms of goals scored
3 / Match
Wehen Wiesbaden
(0)
Havelse
(1)
Saarbrucken
(2)(4)
Preußen Münster
(3)
Stuttgart II
(2)
Jahn Regensburg
Goals Conceded
1.67 / Match
+28%
Viktoria Köln condeded +28% more goals than Rot-Weiss Essen
2.33 / Match
Wehen Wiesbaden
(0)
Havelse
(0)
Saarbrucken
(5)(1)
Preußen Münster
(1)
Stuttgart II
(5)
Jahn Regensburg
3. Liga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MSV Duisburg
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Hansa Rostock
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
Hoffenheim II
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 4 |
Meppen
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 5 |
Saarbrucken
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Viktoria Köln
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 7 |
Ingolstadt
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Würzburger Kickers
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Alemannia Aachen
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 11 |
Waldhof Mannheim
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 12 |
Preußen Münster
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Rot-Weiss Essen
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 14 |
Havelse
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Fortuna Düsseldorf
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 16 |
Stuttgart II
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 |
Jahn Regensburg
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 18 |
Sonnenhof Großaspach
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 | 1 |
| 19 |
Wehen Wiesbaden
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 20 |
Verl
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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