Where and when is FC Viktoria Köln vs Fortuna Düsseldorf played?

FC Viktoria Köln vs Fortuna Düsseldorf is played on December 12, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Sportpark Höhenberg, in the 3. Liga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 63% 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.

Match

FC Viktoria Köln vs Fortuna Düsseldorf: prediction and stats

3. LigaRegular Season - 17Kick-off on December 12, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Sportpark Höhenberg, Köln

FC Viktoria Köln

Fortuna Düsseldorf

The Footlab model makes FC Viktoria Köln the favourite at 44%, against 24% for a draw and 32% for Fortuna Düsseldorf. 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 Viktoria Köln vs Fortuna Düsseldorf?

A very open match: only 6 Elo points separate FC Viktoria Köln (1,904) and Fortuna Düsseldorf (1,910).

FC Viktoria Köln win44 %

Draw24 %

Fortuna Düsseldorf win32 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FC Viktoria Köln have 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats; Fortuna Düsseldorf have 7, 0 and 8.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

FC Viktoria Köln
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

Fortuna Düsseldorf
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	SC Freiburg(home)	1-5	DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026	Hoffenheim II(home)	0-2	3. Liga
Aug 7, 2026	Waldhof Mannheim(away)	1-2	3. Liga
Jul 25, 2026	Borussia Dortmund(home)	2-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026	Lask Linz(away)	0-2	Friendlies Clubs

How many goals should we expect?

FC Viktoria Köln score 2.0 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Fortuna Düsseldorf score 2.4 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
FC Viktoria Köln	2.0	1.7	3	9/15	10/15
Fortuna Düsseldorf	2.4	1.5	3	7/15	10/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

FC Viktoria Köln sit 10th in 3. Liga (3 points from 2 matches) and Fortuna Düsseldorf sit 18th (0 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
10	FC Viktoria Köln	2	1	0	1	5	6	3
18	Fortuna Düsseldorf	2	0	0	2	1	4	0

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 Viktoria Köln vs Fortuna Düsseldorf?: The Footlab model makes FC Viktoria Köln the favourite at 44%, against 24% for a draw and 32% for Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Where and when is FC Viktoria Köln vs Fortuna Düsseldorf played?: FC Viktoria Köln vs Fortuna Düsseldorf is played on December 12, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Sportpark Höhenberg, in the 3. Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 63% 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.