Our Rot-Weiss Essen vs FC Viktoria Köln Prediction: 2-1
Rot-Weiss Essen vs FC Viktoria Köln in the Germany 3. Liga is scheduled for an 14:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 18, 2025. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Rot-Weiss Essen vs FC Viktoria Köln prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rot-Weiss Essen's Last Match – Erzgebirge Aue vs Rot-Weiss Essen
Rot-Weiss Essen will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Germany 3. Liga draw with Erzgebirge Aue on October 5. In that match, Rot-Weiss Essen had 50% possession and 8 shots on target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
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![]() | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 56 |
![]() | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 92 |
FC Viktoria Köln's Last Match – FC Viktoria Köln vs TSV Havelse
FC Viktoria Köln will hope to extend their good run following a 4-1 Germany 3. Liga win against TSV Havelse on October 4. In that match, FC Viktoria Köln recorded 52% possession and 13 shots hitting the target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
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![]() | 52% | 0 (13) | - | 64 |
![]() | 48% | 0 (5) | - | 39 |
Rot-Weiss Essen vs FC Viktoria Köln Stats
Key Stats
Rot-Weiss Essen | FC Viktoria Köln | |
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1.27 | Attacking Strength | 1.04 |
1.04 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
2 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rot-Weiss Essen are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while FC Viktoria Köln average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.