Verl vs Viktoria Köln predictions, Apr 18, 2026

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Verl

Viktoria Köln

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On April 18, 2026, SC Verl will host Viktoria Köln in an intriguing clash within the German 3. Bundesliga. Both teams have displayed contrasting recent forms, with Verl securing two victories in their last five matches, while Köln has enjoyed a smoother run, winning three of their last five outings.

Verl’s home advantage could play a crucial role, as they look to leverage their familiar environment against a resurgent Köln side. The home team’s recent performances suggest a capability to put pressure on their opponents, while also being susceptible to counter-attacks. Conversely, Viktoria Köln will be aiming to capitalize on their greater momentum and tactical resilience, possibly adopting an aggressive approach to take control of the match early on.

According to bookmakers, Verl is favored to win with odds at 1.58, accompanied by a predicted probability of 61% for a home victory. The predicted final score of 2:1 underscores the belief in a closely contested match. However, both teams possess the ability to surprise, making this encounter one to watch for unpredictability. As such, while Verl might hold the edge, the outcome remains uncertain and could tilt in favor of either side.

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Verl
54.8%
Draw
23.6%
Viktoria Köln
21.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of German 3 Bundesliga Verl: 0.87%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.7 4 4.37
betsson 1.68 3.9 4.35
MarathonBet 1.65 3.84 4.31
WilliamHill 1.67 3.6 4
Pinnacle 1.68 4.08 4.21

Latest Results

12.04.26 Erzgebirge Aue – SC Verl – 1:1
08.04.26 SC Verl – Hansa Rostock – 1:2
05.04.26 Ulm 1846 – SC Verl – 1:0
21.03.26 SC Verl – 1. FC Saarbrücken – 3:0
15.03.26 SC Verl – 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 – 4:0
11.04.26 Viktoria Köln – Wehen Wiesbaden – 2:1
08.04.26 FC Ingolstadt 04 – Viktoria Köln – 1:2
04.04.26 Hansa Rostock – Viktoria Köln – 2:3
22.03.26 Viktoria Köln – Rot-Weiß Essen – 1:2
14.03.26 TSV Havelse – Viktoria Köln – 3:2

Facts

  • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 6 and 10).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Verl won 1.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • In this match, Verl is considered a favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Verl won 2 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 28:37. (average 1.4:1.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Verl won 1 match, drew 5 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 12:13. (average 1.3:1.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.11.25 Viktoria Köln – SC Verl – 1:5
    22.02.25 SC Verl – Viktoria Köln – 1:1
    22.09.24 Viktoria Köln – SC Verl – 2:1
    20.12.23 SC Verl – Viktoria Köln – 1:1
    05.08.23 Viktoria Köln – SC Verl – 3:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 VfL Osnabruck 33 20 7 6 55:27 28 67
    2 RW Essen 33 18 10 5 69:51 18 64
    3 Cottbus 33 17 9 7 61:45 16 60
    4 Duisburg 33 17 9 7 59:43 16 60
    5 Hansa Rostock 33 16 11 6 62:37 25 59
    6 Verl 33 15 10 8 72:45 27 55
    7 Alemannia Aachen 33 15 6 12 60:53 7 51
    8 Munich 1860 33 14 9 10 49:45 4 51
    9 Wehen 33 14 6 13 44:42 2 48
    10 Viktoria Koln 33 14 5 14 48:45 3 47
    11 Mannheim 33 14 5 14 52:60 -8 47
    12 Regensburg 33 12 7 14 46:50 -4 43
    13 Stuttgart II 33 12 6 15 41:54 -13 42
    14 Ingolstadt 33 10 10 13 52:48 4 40
    15 Hoffenheim II 33 11 7 15 60:59 1 40
    16 Saarbrucken 33 8 13 12 42:49 -7 37
    17 TSV Havelse 33 7 8 18 49:73 -24 29
    18 Ulm 33 8 5 20 42:68 -26 29
    19 Aue 33 5 10 18 38:61 -23 25
    20 Schweinfurt ✔ 33 5 3 25 31:77 -46 18

    German 3 Bundesliga Outrights

    1. VfL Osnabruck: 1.91 (45.59%)

    2. RW Essen: 3.75 (23.22%)

    3. Energie Cottbus: 6.5 (13.4%)

    4. Duisburg: 10 (8.71%)

    5. Hansa Rostock: 11 (7.92%)

    6. Verl: 100.2 (0.87%)

    7. Munich 1860: 280.2 (0.31%)

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