Match

Hoffenheim II vs FC Viktoria Köln: prediction and stats

3. LigaRegular Season - 12Kick-off on October 31, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion, Sinsheim

Hoffenheim IIFC Viktoria Köln

The Footlab model makes FC Viktoria Köln the favourite at 42%, against 23% for a draw and 35% for Hoffenheim II. 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 Hoffenheim II vs FC Viktoria Köln?

A very open match: only 18 Elo points separate Hoffenheim II (1,886) and FC Viktoria Köln (1,904).

Hoffenheim II win35 %
Draw23 %
FC Viktoria Köln win42 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hoffenheim II have 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 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.

Hoffenheim II
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 15, 2026Fortuna Düsseldorf(away)2-03. Liga
Aug 9, 2026Hansa Rostock(home)2-33. Liga
Aug 1, 2026FC 08 Homburg(away)1-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026Freiburg II(away)0-3Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)0-2Friendlies Clubs
FC Viktoria Köln
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 20261. FC Nürnberg(home)1-1DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026Stuttgart II(away)3-13. Liga
Aug 8, 2026SSV Jahn Regensburg(home)2-53. Liga
Aug 2, 2026Kaiserslautern II(home)1-2Friendlies Clubs
Aug 1, 2026Standard Liege(away)3-0Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 2 meetings: 0 Hoffenheim II win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 FC Viktoria Köln win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 22, 2026Hoffenheim II 1-3 FC Viktoria Köln3. Liga
Sep 16, 2025FC Viktoria Köln 2-1 Hoffenheim II3. Liga

Last archived meeting: Hoffenheim II vs FC Viktoria Köln on Feb 22, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Hoffenheim II score 1.5 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; FC Viktoria Köln score 2.0 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 70% probability of over 2.5 goals and 70% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Hoffenheim II1.51.919/159/15
FC Viktoria Köln2.01.739/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Hoffenheim II sit 9th in 3. Liga (3 points from 2 matches) and FC Viktoria Köln sit 10th (3 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
9Hoffenheim II2101433
10FC Viktoria Köln2101563

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 Hoffenheim II vs FC Viktoria Köln?
The Footlab model makes FC Viktoria Köln the favourite at 42%, against 23% for a draw and 35% for Hoffenheim II.
Where and when is Hoffenheim II vs FC Viktoria Köln played?
Hoffenheim II vs FC Viktoria Köln is played on October 31, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion, in the 3. Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 70% 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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