Viktoria Köln vs Rot-Weiß Essen predictions, Mar 22, 2026

Mar 16, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

German 3 Bundesliga, on Sunday,

Viktoria Köln

Rot-Weiß Essen

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In an intriguing matchup in the German 3. Bundesliga, Viktoria Köln will host Rot-Weiß Essen on March 22, 2026. Both teams will be eager to secure vital points as they navigate the competitive landscape of the league.

Viktoria Köln has had a mixed bag in their recent outings, managing to win 2 of their last 5 matches. Their home advantage could play a crucial role, as they look to utilize their tactical strengths, which have often revolved around disciplined defense and quick transitions. However, they will need to maintain consistency to capitalize on this home fixture.

In contrast, Rot-Weiß Essen has demonstrated better form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches. This positive momentum could provide them with the confidence needed to exploit vulnerabilities in the Viktoria backline. With a solid attacking strategy, Essen aims to build on their recent successes and take advantage of any defensive lapses.

With bookmakers offering nearly even odds (2.43 for home, 2.48 for away), the match appears finely balanced. Model predictions suggest a narrow edge for the home side at 37.6% for a win, with a 37.1% chance for Essen to secure all points. Ultimately, fans can expect an exciting encounter, with both sides having opportunities to thrive.

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Viktoria Köln
37.6%		 Draw
25.3%		 Rot-Weiß Essen
37.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of German 3 Bundesliga RW Essen: 9.91%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 2.5 3.7 2.5
bet_at_home 2.5 3.81 2.51
betsson 2.42 3.6 2.52
MarathonBet 2.41 3.5 2.44
WilliamHill 2.4 3.4 2.45
Pinnacle 2.45 3.82 2.45

Latest Results

14.03.26 TSV Havelse – Viktoria Köln – 3:2
06.03.26 Viktoria Köln – 1860 München – 0:1
03.03.26 VfL Osnabrück – Viktoria Köln – 2:0
28.02.26 Viktoria Köln – VfB Stuttgart II – 2:0
22.02.26 Hoffenheim II – Viktoria Köln – 1:3		 14.03.26 Rot-Weiß Essen – Erzgebirge Aue – 4:2
07.03.26 Hoffenheim II – Rot-Weiß Essen – 2:4
04.03.26 Rot-Weiß Essen – Waldhof Mannheim – 1:0
28.02.26 Hansa Rostock – Rot-Weiß Essen – 3:2
21.02.26 VfL Osnabrück – Rot-Weiß Essen – 3:0

Facts

  • Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 12 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ 2. Bundesliga (Promotion: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Viktoria Köln won 1.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Viktoria Köln won 9 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 24:18. (average 1.2:0.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Viktoria Köln won 4 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 7:3. (average 0.8:0.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    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
    23.08.23 Viktoria Köln – Rot-Weiß Essen – 0:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 VfL Osnabruck 29 17 7 5 49:26 23 58
    2 Cottbus 29 15 8 6 54:43 11 53
    3 RW Essen 29 14 10 5 59:48 11 52
    4 Verl 29 14 9 6 67:41 26 51
    5 Duisburg 29 14 9 6 52:40 12 51
    6 Hansa Rostock 29 13 11 5 52:32 20 50
    7 Munich 1860 29 14 7 8 45:37 8 49
    8 Wehen 29 14 6 9 42:32 10 48
    9 Mannheim 29 13 3 13 47:53 -6 42
    10 Alemannia Aachen 29 12 5 12 51:50 1 41
    11 Ingolstadt 29 10 10 9 49:39 10 40
    12 Viktoria Koln 29 11 5 13 40:39 1 38
    13 Stuttgart II 29 11 5 13 35:46 -11 38
    14 Regensburg 29 10 6 13 37:43 -6 36
    15 Hoffenheim II 29 10 5 14 53:53 0 35
    16 Saarbrucken 29 7 12 10 40:43 -3 33
    17 Aue 29 5 9 15 33:52 -19 24
    18 Ulm 29 7 3 19 38:61 -23 24
    19 TSV Havelse 29 5 8 16 41:64 -23 23
    20 Schweinfurt 29 4 2 23 26:68 -42 14

    German 3 Bundesliga Outrights

    1. VfL Osnabruck: 1.88 (45.33%)

    2. Energie Cottbus: 6 (14.2%)

    3. RW Essen: 8.6 (9.91%)

    4. Verl: 10.2 (8.36%)

    5. Duisburg: 11 (7.75%)

    6. Hansa Rostock: 13 (6.56%)

    7. Munich 1860: 23 (3.71%)

    8. Wehen: 37.4 (2.28%)

    9. Mannheim: 175.25 (0.49%)

    10. Alemannia Aachen: 200.25 (0.43%)

    11. Ingolstadt: 262.75 (0.32%)

    12. FC Viktoria Koln: 325.25 (0.26%)

    13. VfB Stuttgart II: 450.25 (0.19%)

    14. Regensburg: 1075.25 (0.08%)

    15. Saarbrucken: 1200.25 (0.07%)

    16. Hoffenheim II: 1200.25 (0.07%)

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