Hansa Rostock before the game of fate: Victory is urgently needed!

Hansa Rostock before the game of fate: Victory is urgently needed!

Next Sunday, October 24th, 2025, fans of the 3rd league can expect an exciting duel: Hansa Rostock meets Viktoria Köln in the Cologne Sportpark Höhenberg. The match falls on matchday 12 and kicks off at 4:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on Magenta sports, with the broadcast starting at 4:15 p.m. Also offers BILD.de a free live ticker.

The starting position couldn't be more exciting: Hansa Rostock, after a convincing 3-0 win against Wehen Wiesbaden, is in 14th place in the table. Coach Daniel Brinkmann praised his team's performance, but urged humility. Although Rostock has a small buffer against the relegation zone, another win against Cologne could be crucial to draw level on points. Viktoria Köln is currently ranked 9th and could increase the gap to the relegation zone with a good performance.

Form curve of the teams

The form of both teams could hardly be more different. While Rostock is still without a win this season and has not been able to win in the last four competitive games, Cologne has recently had a good run. The club has won its last three games in the 3rd division, including a convincing 3-0 win against Hansa Rostock. In this game, Lobinger scored the first goal in the 5th minute, while Rostock fell further behind due to two serious mistakes in the second half. The last meeting was a clear victory for Cologne, and the Baltic Sea townspeople should be warned.

Rostock had a few chances in the first half, but were unable to score. The switch to a 4-2-3-1 in the second half failed to turn things around and referee Fabienne Michel finally blew the whistle to end the game. Given their previous achievements, it is high time for Rostock to turn things around before it is too late.

3rd league at a glance

A look at the 3rd league shows that numerous clubs have exciting stories to tell. In total, 63 different teams have participated since this league's inception. Particularly noteworthy is SV Wehen Wiesbaden, which spent the longest time in the 3rd division in 11 seasons and leads the all-time table with 605 points, followed by Rostock with 552 points. The record champions are 1. FC Magdeburg, who have already won the league three times, while Dynamo Dresden holds the record for the most promotions.

The upcoming game between Hansa Rostock and Viktoria Köln not only promises exciting football action, but also shows how close the fight is to stay in the third division. Fans of both sides can look forward to an exciting duel that could provide excitement from the first minute.