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As Rot-Weiß Essen prepares to host Viktoria Köln on September 5, 2026, this matchup in the German 3. Bundesliga signals a crucial encounter for both teams looking to solidify their standings in the league.
Rot-Weiß Essen comes into this game with a mixed bag of form, winning 2 of their last 5 matches. Their performance has shown resilience, particularly in their attacking play, which could be key against a compact Viktoria Köln defense. The home advantage often plays a significant role in this league, and Essen will look to exploit this to enhance their chances of securing three vital points.
On the other hand, Viktoria Köln also boasts a similar record, having won 2 of their last 5 encounters. They display solid counter-attacking abilities, leveraging speed on the flanks and can be effective in transitions. This tactical approach may pose challenges for the home side if they leave gaps in defense.
The bookmakers have set the odds at 1.89 for a home win, suggesting that Rot-Weiß Essen is favored, while the prediction model indicates a 48.7% chance of a home victory. However, with both teams exhibiting equal recent form, this contest could sway either way. Fans should expect a competitive clash where every chance will count.
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| Rot-Weiß Essen 50.8% |
Draw 21.9% |
Viktoria Köln 27.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.90 | 4.00 | 3.30 | |
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1.80 | 4.42 | 3.57 | |
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1.80 | 4.15 | 3.40 | |
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1.76 | 4.10 | 3.47 | |
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1.75 | 4.30 | 3.45 | |
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1.89 | 4.32 | 3.15 | |
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1.81 | 4.20 | 3.35 |
Latest Results
| 29.08.26 Wehen Wiesbaden – Rot-Weiß Essen – 0:0 23.08.26 Rot-Weiß Essen – FC St. Pauli – 2:0 15.08.26 Rot-Weiß Essen – TSV Havelse – 1:0 09.08.26 1. FC Saarbrücken – Rot-Weiß Essen – 5:2 01.08.26 Bayer Leverkusen – Rot-Weiß Essen – 3:0 |
30.08.26 Viktoria Köln – Preußen Münster – 4:1 22.08.26 Viktoria Köln – 1. FC Nürnberg – 1:2 penalties 16.08.26 VfB Stuttgart II – Viktoria Köln – 1:3 08.08.26 Viktoria Köln – Jahn Regensburg – 2:5 17.07.26 Viktoria Köln – SV Elversberg – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 22.03.26 Viktoria Köln – Rot-Weiß Essen – 1:2 18.10.25 Rot-Weiß Essen – Viktoria Köln – 1:0 12.03.25 Viktoria Köln – Rot-Weiß Essen – 1:0 05.10.24 Rot-Weiß Essen – Viktoria Köln – 2:1 23.01.24 Rot-Weiß Essen – Viktoria Köln – 3:1 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Duisburg | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 8 | 9 |
| 2 | Hansa Rostock | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10:7 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | Hoffenheim II | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 5 | 6 |
| 4 | Viktoria Koln | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:7 | 2 | 6 |
| 5 | Saarbrucken | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:6 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | Meppen | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 2 | 6 |
| 7 | Ingolstadt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 2 | 5 |
| 8 | Wurzburger Kickers | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 1 | 4 |
| 9 | Mannheim | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | Alemannia Aachen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Fortuna Koln | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | Preussen Munster | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:6 | -1 | 4 |
| 13 | RW Essen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | -2 | 4 |
| 14 | TSV Havelse | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 3 |
| 15 | Regensburg | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | -2 | 3 |
| 16 | Stuttgart II | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:6 | -2 | 3 |
| 17 | Dusseldorf | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | -2 | 3 |
| 18 | Grossaspach | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | -3 | 3 |
| 19 | Wehen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:7 | -6 | 1 |
| 20 | Verl | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:10 | -6 | 0 |
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