Rot-Weiß Essen host Fortuna Köln in the 3. Liga on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. Our model makes Rot-Weiß Essen the favourite at 65%, with the draw at 19% and Fortuna Köln at 16%.
Form and league position
Rot-Weiß Essen sit 3rd of 20 with 15 points from 8 games (16 scored, 12 conceded), recent form W-W-W-D-D. Fortuna Köln sit 12th of 20 with 10 points from 8 games (8 scored, 8 conceded), recent form D-D-L-W-D.
Head-to-head record
There is no recent head-to-head history between these two in our records, so past meetings carry no weight in this projection.
Goals outlook
Attack-versus-defence rates give an expected score of 1.6–1.1, about 2.8 goals in total. That puts Over 2.5 goals at 52% and both teams to score at 56%.
Team news
No injuries or suspensions are reported for either squad.
What the market says
Bookmakers price Rot-Weiß Essen at 1.51, the draw at 4.30 and Fortuna Köln at 5.40; those prices are blended into the probabilities above.
Prediction
Rot-Weiß Essen to win (65%), most likely score 2-1.
This preview is a model projection built from league standings, recent form, goal rates, reported absences and, where available, bookmaker prices. It is refreshed automatically as new data arrives.
