The 3rd Liga meeting at Sportpark Höhenberg on Sunday will see home team Viktoria Cologne go up against Lübeck.
Our tips, poll and stats for Viktoria Cologne v Lübeck can all be found here (inc. the best betting odds).
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Form Guide
Viktoria Cologne
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Viktoria Cologne will be hoping to bounce back here following the 2-1 3rd Liga loss in their previous game against Erzgebirge Aue.
The only scorer from Viktoria Cologne was André Becker (18'). Borys Tashchy (47') and Marvin Stefaniak (68') scored for Erzgebirge Aue.
It’s not been often in recent times that Viktoria Cologne have kept a clean sheet. The reality is that Viktoria Cologne have been scored against in 6 of their previous 6 clashes, shipping 12 goals in the process. We will find out if that trend can be continued on here.
Ahead of this clash, Viktoria Cologne are unbeaten in their last 2 league matches at home.
Lübeck
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Lübeck go into this clash following on from a 1-0 3rd Liga win vs Regensburg in their most recent outing.
The only name on the scoresheet from Lübeck was Robin Velasco (12').
The forward players for Lübeck have struggled for goals over their previous 6 games, recording the unsatisfactory return of just 3. In those matches, Lübeck have also seen the overall goal aggregate of their opponents equal 16.
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Head to head
The last league clash between the two was 3rd Liga match day 12 on 21/10/2023 when it finished Lübeck 3-2 Viktoria Cologne.
The match was refereed by Felix Prigan.
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Team News: Viktoria Cologne
Donny Bogicevic (Syndesmotic ligament tear), Christoph Greger (Knee injury), Jeremias Lorch (Ankle injury), David Philipp (Groin problems) and Bryan Henning (Cruciate ligament tear) won’t be able to feature for Viktoria Cologne gaffer Olaf Janßen. Ineligible players who cannot play in this game through suspension are Sidny Lopes Cabral and Luca Marseiler.
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Team News: Lübeck
Lübeck boss Bastian Reinhardt has some current player fitness concerns. Aaron Herzog (Knee problems), Morten Rüdiger (Knee injury), Pascal Breier (Back problems), Tarik Gözüsirin (Inflammation of pubic bone), Hanno Behrens (Ill), Robin Kölle (Cartilage damage), Kimmo Hovi (Foot injury), Felix Drinkuth (Cartilage damage), Tommy Grupe (Broken toe) and Robin Velasco (Torn ankle ligaments) will miss out on this game. Jannik Löhden is ineligible for this match because of suspension.
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Prediction
We feel that in this game, Lübeck certainly have the ability to put one past this Viktoria Cologne outfit, however it possibly won’t be as many as they’ll concede.
We can see both teams to score in a 2-1 advantage for Viktoria Cologne at full-time. There shouldn’t be much in it, either way.
Our expert partners are tipping under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.
Victor Martins,
05:04 29/03/2024
⚽️ Team Focus:
Viktoria Cologne
Formed: 1904
Stadium: Sportpark Höhenberg (8,343)
Captain: Moritz Fritz
Chairman: Holger Kirsch
Manager: Olaf Janßen
Competitions: 3rd Liga position 13
🔑 Star Player: Luca Marseiler
Mostly taking to the field in the Left Wing position, Luca Marseiler was born in Munich, Germany. Having made a first senior appearance for Unterhaching in the 2017 - 2018 season, the skilful Forward has contributed 11 league goals in this 3. Liga 2023 - 2024 season to date in 28 appearances.