BERLIN (Interstat) — Viktoria 1889 hosts Andernach on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in a women’s 2. Bundesliga match, with both teams seeking a second win of the young season.

Viktoria 1889 enters at 1-1-0 after losing 2-1 at home to Bochum on Aug. 8. Christin Meyer, Alisa Grincenco and Melina Reuter were Viktoria’s most productive players in that match. Viktoria opened the season Aug. 1 with a 3-1 victory at Hoffenheim II.

Andernach also is 1-1-0. It won 2-1 at SC Sand on Aug. 8, with forward Daniela Schwarz, forward Sara Sahiti and defender Vildan Kardesler leading the way. Andernach lost its opener 2-1 at home to SV Meppen on Aug. 1.

Viktoria has scored four goals and allowed three in its first two matches. Andernach has scored three goals and allowed three.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 win for Viktoria 1889. Interstat’s ELO system gives Viktoria a 65.2 percent probability of winning.

The fixture begins a demanding stretch for both clubs. Andernach will host Hoffenheim II on Aug. 29, then travel to Bochum on Sept. 5 before consecutive home matches against Eintracht Frankfurt II and CZ Jena. Viktoria will visit Köln II on Aug. 29, host SV Meppen on Sept. 5, play at SC Sand on Sept. 12 and entertain SGS Essen on Sept. 18.

Looking further ahead, Andernach’s schedule through late November includes matches against Köln II, SGS Essen, Hertha BSC, Turbine, Ingolstadt and M’Gladbach. Viktoria’s path includes trips to M’Gladbach, CZ Jena and Eintracht Frankfurt II, along with home matches against Ingolstadt, Hertha BSC and Turbine.

Saturday’s outcome could provide early separation in a division where the teams have shown similar form. Viktoria will try to sharpen its home finishing after managing only one goal in its lone home match. Andernach will attempt to build on its first away win and improve defensively after conceding in both games.

Both clubs will be eager to avoid falling below .500 this early, making the matchup an important test of consistency.