Rot-Weiss Essen vs Fortuna Köln - Club Friendlies
Fixture Preview - 12 July 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Rot-Weiss Essen will host Fortuna Köln in a pre-season friendly at Stadion Essen on Saturday, 12 July. Both teams are looking to fine-tune their squads ahead of the new season, and this match presents an opportunity to assess player performances in a competitive setting. Rot-Weiss Essen comes into this fixture with a mixed bag of results, having won three of their last five matches, while Fortuna Köln has struggled, managing just two draws in their recent outings. A notable aspect to consider is Rot-Weiss Essen's strong home advantage in their recent encounters against Fortuna Köln, winning both of the last two meetings at home without conceding. With Essen's recent form and solid defensive record against Köln, they will aim to assert their dominance early in the match. Conversely, Fortuna Köln will need to improve their attacking output, as they have failed to score in their last two meetings against Essen. This contest could hinge on whether Köln can break through Essen's defence and find the back of the net, making for an intriguing matchup.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2025 |  Rot-Weiss Essen | 5–0 |  Fortuna Köln | Club Friendlies |
| January 12, 2019 | Rot-Weiss Essen | 3–0 | Fortuna Köln | Club Friendlies 1 |