Hoffenheim II vs Viktoria Koln: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Hoffenheim-2 prepare to host Viktoria Koln on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 19:30, this GERMANY: 3. Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Hoffenheim-2, currently 12th in the standings with 32 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 19 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 15 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Viktoria Koln, sitting 13th with 32 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Hoffenheim-2 and Viktoria Koln have favored Viktoria Koln, with Viktoria Koln claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Verl, Hoffenheim-2 recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-2-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Petersson, Hor, Luhrs, Erlein, Abraha, Micheler, Engelns, Zeitler, Honajzer, Jindaoui, Eduardo. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Viktoria Koln's last outing came against Erzgebirge Aue, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Schulz, Dietz, Boboy, Sponsel, Kozuki, Engelhardt, Wolf, Handle , Otto, Munst, Zank. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Hoffenheim-2 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hoffenheim-2 and Viktoria Koln are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Hoffenheim-2's fixtures have averaged 4 goals per game, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Viktoria Koln's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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