Viktoria Cologne against Rostock: departure or fall in the sports park?

Viktoria Cologne against Rostock: departure or fall in the sports park?

An exciting duel is scheduled for this Sunday at Sportpark Höhenberg: FC Viktoria Köln meets FC Hansa Rostock. Kick-off is at 4:30 p.m. and the excitement is already palpable. The 12th matchday of the 3rd league is coming up and the current table situation couldn't be more exciting. Viktoria is in 9th place with 17 points, while Rostock is in 14th place and has collected 14 points. Unfortunately, Cologne suffered two defeats in the last two games, most recently a 0-1 defeat against Rot-Weiß Essen. In the past, however, Rostock was able to gain new self-confidence, winning 3-0 against Wehen Wiesbaden on the last matchday.

The betting providers see Hansa Rostock as a small favorite despite Cologne's home advantage. This relationship is particularly exciting because the Rostock team has achieved three wins against Cologne in the last five matches. The last meeting, which Cologne clearly lost 3-0 in August 2024, should not be forgotten. The Viktoria fans are hoping for a turnaround, but the personnel situation is tense. Pledl (torn cruciate ligament) and Popp (syndesmosis injury) are out for Cologne. On the Rostock side, Jonas Dirkner returned after an injury, but their defense is still weakened by the absence of four defenders.

Defensive weaknesses and offensive strengths

Both teams show weaknesses in defense. Cologne conceded four goals in five league games and Rostock also conceded at least one goal in their last four games. Cologne have scored in four of their last five games, while Rostock have picked up five points in their last five league games, including one win, two draws and two defeats. Historically, Rostock have always scored at least two goals in their last five direct duels. This suggests that offensive fireworks and exciting moments will most likely not be missing in the upcoming game.

The coaches of both teams also did their homework. Marian Wilhelm from Cologne plans to play in a 3-4-2-1 system, while Daniel Brinkmann from Rostock wants to use a 4-3-3 system. The lineups are not official at this time, but tactics will be crucial to exploit the strengths and weaknesses of both squads.

Betting tips and predictions

There are some interesting tips for sports betting fans. The main tip “Both teams score” has a odds of around 1.9. The secondary tip “Over 2.5 goals” with odds of around 2.0 could also turn out to be a good deal. The Double Chance X2 is also worth considering with odds of around 1.3. The league statistics show that both teams have their strengths in attack, although Rostock has an even more inconsistent record

The fans can look forward to a thrilling duel in the Höhenberg sports park. Will Cologne turn things around or will Rostock continue its positive performance? The answer to that will be available on Sunday!

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