Rot-Weiß Essen vs FC Viktoria Köln prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Rot-Weiß Essen to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.80 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.80Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultRot-Weiß Essen to win ✓64% · @1.80
Double chanceEither team to win ✓85% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗69% · @1.44
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗76% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.56
Rot-Weiß Essen vs FC Viktoria Köln preview and prediction
The match
FC Viktoria Köln travel to Stadion an der Hafenstrasse in the 3. Liga on Saturday 5 September (15:30 WAT) to face Rot-Weiß Essen. Rot-Weiß Essen are 3rd with 27 points from 13 games (in the top four), while FC Viktoria Köln sit 1st on 29 points (top of the table). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Rot-Weiß Essen's last 5: DWWLL Most recently they drew with SV Wehen 0–0 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
FC Viktoria Köln's last 5: WDWLL Most recently they beat Preußen Münster 4–1 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
FC Viktoria Köln arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 2.6 for Rot-Weiß Essen and 1.4 for FC Viktoria Köln. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score in 69% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Rot-Weiß Essen to win – a 64% chance at odds of 1.80, above our fair price of 1.57, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Rot-Weiß Essen 2–1 FC Viktoria Köln. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Rot-Weiß Essen64%fair 1.57 · @1.80
Draw15%fair 6.83 · @3.80
FC Viktoria Köln22%fair 4.63 · @3.50
4.00Expected goals
2.57Rot-Weiß Essen xG
1.43FC Viktoria Köln xG
69%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
3–17%
1–17%
2–26%
2–06%
3–25%
From our goals model: Rot-Weiß Essen 2.6 – 1.4 FC Viktoria Köln expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Rot-Weiß Essen to win✓
64%
1.57
1.80 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
85%
1.17
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
69%
1.45
1.44
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
57%
1.77
–
Half-time result
Rot-Weiß Essen ahead at half-time✓
48%
2.10
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Rot-Weiß Essen / FT Rot-Weiß Essen✓
41%
2.44
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.56
–
Form
Rot-Weiß Essen – last 6
DWWLLL
29 Aug
@ SV Wehen
0–0
D
23 Aug
vs FC St. Pauli
2–0
W
15 Aug
vs Havelse
1–0
W
9 Aug
@ FC Saarbrücken
2–5
L
1 Aug
@ Bayer Leverkusen
0–3
L
25 Jul
vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
FC Viktoria Köln – last 6
WDWLLW
30 Aug
vs Preußen Münster
4–1
W
22 Aug
vs 1. FC Nürnberg
1–1
D
16 Aug
@ Stuttgart II
3–1
W
8 Aug
vs SSV Jahn Regensburg
2–5
L
2 Aug
vs Kaiserslautern II
1–2
L
1 Aug
@ Standard Liege
3–0
W
2.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Rot-Weiß Essen and FC Viktoria Köln.
What is the prediction for Rot-Weiß Essen vs FC Viktoria Köln?
Our pick is Rot-Weiß Essen to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win Rot-Weiß Essen vs FC Viktoria Köln?
On our numbers Rot-Weiß Essen have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 15% and FC Viktoria Köln 22%.
How many goals will there be in Rot-Weiß Essen vs FC Viktoria Köln?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rot-Weiß Essen vs FC Viktoria Köln?
Our predicted score is Rot-Weiß Essen 2–1 FC Viktoria Köln, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Rot-Weiß Essen vs FC Viktoria Köln?
Rot-Weiß Essen vs FC Viktoria Köln (3. Liga) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 15:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadion an der Hafenstrasse.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
