Viktoria Koln vs Kaiserslautern tips and predictions

Too soon to dismiss Viktoria Koln

On 49 3. Liga points, ninth placed Viktoria Koln host 15th placed Kaiserslautern. The visitors will be looking to close the gap. Will they be adding to their 41 points?

A result is well within Viktoria Koln's capabilities.

Reviewing their recent results leading up to the match, the hosts have reached 6 wins in 11 matches. It could also be significant that the travelling side has pulled up short at times. They've lost 4 of their recent 6 matches on the road. The average fan seems to think that Kaiserslautern have got this one in the bag. It's worth looking closer at how the two sides have fared though.

Viktoria Koln will need to be patient. They'll have to be prepared for periods with very little possession if they're to get this done. The hosts have been good in previous displays. They scored one or more times in 16 of their recent 17 matches.

Kaiserslautern haven't been able to maintain a clean sheet for a while. They've conceded one or more times in all of their last 13 matches. If there are genuine concerns, maybe they are manifesting themselves at the other end of the pitch. Netting an average of just 0.7 goals in their last 6 away matches, creating match-winning chances is proving elusive for Kaiserslautern.

The sportsbooks are predicting goals at both ends of the park despite the favouritism for Kaiserslautern. It's not a strong view but the odds-against for the BTTS No looks more tempting on this occasion.

So what will actually give this home squad confidence to get the job done? Some of their finishing has been imperious in recent showings. It could make the difference for them between a perfectly commendable showing and embarrassment.