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RW Essen vs FC Viktoria Koln - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Germany
3. Liga Stadion an der Hafenstrasse, Essen 
Match Events
27'
27'
Menzel T.
Assist: Pesch N.
44'
44'
Geschwill M.
46'
46'
Sub
Castelle N. H. In: Maboulou N.
Out: Castelle N. H.
AI Match Summary
RW Essen in this 3. Liga matchup, with the score ending 1-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored RW Essen.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
31%
35%
34%
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Draw
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
34%
/ Low Confidence
- RW Essen have won more games recently than FC Viktoria Koln.
- 34% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- Regular 3. Liga form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- History favors RW Essen here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 50.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.6%
RW Essen Clean Sheet 11%
FC Viktoria Koln Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | RW Essen | FC Viktoria Koln |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 26 |
| Wins | 16 | 14 |
| Draws | 4 | 2 |
| Losses | 8 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 2.32 | 2.15 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.61 | 1.58 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.56 | 1.81 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 5, 2026 3. Liga
RW Essen vs FC Viktoria Koln
1:0
Mar 22, 2026 3. Liga
FC Viktoria Koln vs RW Essen
1:2
Oct 18, 2025 3. Liga
RW Essen vs FC Viktoria Koln
1:0
Mar 12, 2025 3. Liga
FC Viktoria Koln vs RW Essen
1:0
Oct 5, 2024 3. Liga
RW Essen vs FC Viktoria Koln
2:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
RW Essen Compare
Top Goalscorer Menzel T.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78
FC Viktoria Koln Compare
Avg xG / game 1.65
Avg xA / game 1.01
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
RW Essen 30 / 100
FC Viktoria Koln 29 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
RW Essen FC Viktoria Koln
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick FC Viktoria Koln Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
RW Essen's goal record stands at 86% scoring rate across 28 recent games.
FC Viktoria Koln has conceded goals in 81% of their last 26 outings.
RW Essen has registered 5 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Historical meetings average 1.80 goals per match.
Scoring Trends
RW Essen VS FC Viktoria Koln
2.13 Goals Scored 2.5
1.13 Goals Conceded 1
75% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 88%
38% Over 3.5 63%
Recent Form & Match History
RW Essen
(Home) 09 Oct
Preussen Munster
3 : 3 RW Essen
03 Oct
Arminia Bielefeld
2 : 2 RW Essen
20 Sept
RW Essen
1 : 1 Hansa Rostock
16 Sept
Mannheim
1 : 2 RW Essen
12 Sept
RW Essen
6 : 2 Wurzburger Kickers
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20 Sept
RW Essen
1 : 1 Hansa Rostock
12 Sept
RW Essen
6 : 2 Wurzburger Kickers
05 Sept
RW Essen
1 : 0 FC Viktoria Koln
23 Aug
RW Essen
2 : 0 St. Pauli
15 Aug
RW Essen
1 : 0 TSV Havelse
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FC Viktoria Koln
(Away) 03 Oct
FC Viktoria Koln
2 : 2 1. FC Koln
19 Sept
FC Viktoria Koln
3 : 0 Ingolstadt
15 Sept
Meppen
1 : 3 FC Viktoria Koln
11 Sept
FC Viktoria Koln
4 : 0 Hansa Rostock
05 Sept
RW Essen
1 : 0 FC Viktoria Koln
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15 Sept
Meppen
1 : 3 FC Viktoria Koln
05 Sept
RW Essen
1 : 0 FC Viktoria Koln
16 Aug
VfB Stuttgart II
1 : 3 FC Viktoria Koln
01 Aug
St. Liege
0 : 3 FC Viktoria Koln
16 May
Duisburg
1 : 1 FC Viktoria Koln
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duisburg | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 22:9 | 21 |
| 2 | FC Viktoria Koln | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 19:9 | 15 |
| 3 | RW Essen | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 15 |
| 4 | Hansa Rostock | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 17:15 | 15 |
| 5 | Saarbrucken | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19:12 | 14 |
| 6 | Mannheim | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16:11 | 13 |
| 7 | Hoffenheim II | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16:11 | 13 |
| 8 | Preussen Munster | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15:16 | 12 |
| 9 | Alemannia Aachen | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11:8 | 11 |
| 10 | Fortuna Koln | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8:8 | 10 |
| 11 | Dusseldorf | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6:7 | 10 |
| 12 | Verl | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10:13 | 10 |
| 13 | Regensburg | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 18:17 | 8 |
| 14 | VfB Stuttgart II | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13:16 | 8 |
| 15 | Ingolstadt | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:11 | 8 |
| 16 | Sonnenhof Grossaspach | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:14 | 8 |
| 17 | Wurzburger Kickers | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:17 | 7 |
| 18 | Meppen | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9:16 | 7 |
| 19 | Wehen | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5:13 | 5 |
| 20 | TSV Havelse | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10:20 | 4 |
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