FC Saarbrücken vs FC Viktoria Köln: prediction and stats
3. LigaRegular Season - 32Kick-off on April 10, 2027 at 12:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Ludwigspark, Saarbrücken
The Footlab model makes FC Saarbrücken the favourite at 46%, against 24% for a draw and 30% for FC Viktoria Köln. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win FC Saarbrücken vs FC Viktoria Köln?
A very open match: only 7 Elo points separate FC Saarbrücken (1,912) and FC Viktoria Köln (1,905).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FC Saarbrücken have 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats; FC Viktoria Köln have 7, 2 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Hertha BSC(home) | 1-1 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 16, 2026 | SSV Jahn Regensburg(away) | 1-0 | 3. Liga |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Rot-Weiß Essen(home) | 5-2 | 3. Liga |
| Jul 26, 2026 | VfR Aalen(away) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | FC Augsburg(away) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1. FC Nürnberg(home) | 1-1 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Stuttgart II(away) | 3-1 | 3. Liga |
| Aug 8, 2026 | SSV Jahn Regensburg(home) | 2-5 | 3. Liga |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Kaiserslautern II(home) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Standard Liege(away) | 3-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 FC Saarbrücken win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 FC Viktoria Köln win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | FC Viktoria Köln 2-0 FC Saarbrücken | 3. Liga |
| Aug 9, 2025 | FC Saarbrücken 2-1 FC Viktoria Köln | 3. Liga |
| Feb 28, 2025 | FC Viktoria Köln 1-2 FC Saarbrücken | 3. Liga |
| Sep 25, 2024 | FC Saarbrücken 1-0 FC Viktoria Köln | 3. Liga |
| Feb 21, 2024 | FC Viktoria Köln 2-5 FC Saarbrücken | 3. Liga |
| Aug 19, 2023 | FC Saarbrücken 1-2 FC Viktoria Köln | 3. Liga |
Last archived meeting: FC Viktoria Köln vs FC Saarbrücken on Jan 23, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
FC Saarbrücken score 1.5 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; FC Viktoria Köln score 2.0 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 65% probability of over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Saarbrücken | 1.5 | 1.3 | 5 | 9/15 | 5/15 |
| FC Viktoria Köln | 2.0 | 1.7 | 3 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
FC Saarbrücken sit 2nd in 3. Liga (6 points from 2 matches) and FC Viktoria Köln sit 10th (3 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | FC Saarbrücken | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| 10 | FC Viktoria Köln | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for FC Saarbrücken vs FC Viktoria Köln?
- The Footlab model makes FC Saarbrücken the favourite at 46%, against 24% for a draw and 30% for FC Viktoria Köln.
- Where and when is FC Saarbrücken vs FC Viktoria Köln played?
- FC Saarbrücken vs FC Viktoria Köln is played on April 10, 2027 at 12:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion Ludwigspark, in the 3. Liga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 65% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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