Viktoria Köln 1904
- The hosts will go into this match as slight favourites after picking up 9 points from their first 5 games in the 3. Liga 2026/2027 campaign to sit 5th.
- Marian Wilhelm has had a good start to his tenure at Viktoria Köln 1904 after taking charge on 1 July 2025.
- His development-first approach has seen the club maintain a young, mobile side, set up in a clear structure with wing-backs providing width and a compact mid-block looking to spring forward in vertical transitions.
- Viktoria come into this one off the back of a 1-0 defeat away at Rot-Weiss Essen, prior to which they thrashed Hansa Rostock 4-0 in the 3. Liga 2026/2027.
- Viktoria's form looks impressive at first glance, however, they have recorded 3 wins and 2 defeats in their last 5 across all competitions.
Ingolstadt
- Ingolstadt have had a slightly slower start with 8 points from 5 matches and sit 7th.
- Sabrina Wittmann took charge of Ingolstadt on 3 May 2024 and has immediately stamped her authority on the club by creating an identity of a disciplined, high-intensity team that likes to control possession and counter-press to maintain tempo in matches.
- Ingolstadt were beaten 3-0 at home by Alemannia Aachen, before recovering with a 1-0 away victory against Saarbrücken last time out.
- Ingolstadt are in a similar position with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5.
Head-to-Head
Viktoria Köln 1904 have won the last two H2H encounters, including a 2-1 away win over Ingolstadt 5 months ago in the 3. Liga 2025/2026.
Viktoria Köln 1904
David Otto leads the line for Viktoria with 5 goals in 5 games in the 3. Liga 2026/2027 and 5 of his team's last 10 goals .
Ingolstadt
Lars Lokotsch has been Ingolstadt's most reliable performer in 3. Liga 2026/2027 with 3 goals in 5 , 2 of which have come in the last 5 games .
Betting Insights
- Viktoria are a slight favorite at 2.2 with Ingolstadt at 3.0 and the draw at 3.4.
- Viktoria's home record in the 3. Liga 2026/2027 currently stands at 2 wins and 1 defeat from 3 matches, however, they have conceded 6 goals in those matches.
- Ingolstadt's 3. Liga away record is unbeaten in 3 trips (W2, D1), scoring an average of 1.33 goals and conceding an average of 0.33 in the process.
Prediction
I am going to lean towards the home side here as they have a much better head-to-head record with Ingolstadt not winning either of their last 2 away games against the home team.