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Germany Bundesliga

1. FC Köln

VfL Wolfsburg

Match Events

L. Maina

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Ragnar Ache

58'

66'

Christian Eriksen

71'

Kento Shiogai

80'

Moritz Jenz

90'

Yannick Gerhardt

Preview

1. FC Köln vs Wolfsburg: Köln Seek Home Advantage Amidst Defensive Doubts

In a Bundesliga clash, 1. FC Köln host VfL Wolfsburg. Köln have struggled for consistency overall but show some fight at home, while Wolfsburg have a poor away record but arrive after a recent draw. This fixture pits two sides with defensive frailties against each other.

This match appears set to be an open affair, with both teams showing a tendency to concede. Köln, boasting a higher average of shots on goal at home, will likely look to leverage their attacking intent and press their opponents. Wolfsburg, on the other hand, have struggled significantly in defence away from home, conceding at a high rate and allowing a substantial number of shots. Expect Köln to try and exploit this fragility, potentially through quicker transitions and a higher volume of attacks, while Wolfsburg may struggle to contain the home side's pressure.

Team statistics

Germany Bundesliga

1. FC Köln

VfL Wolfsburg

Matches played

5 - 5 - 9

Results

5 - 4 - 10

26.3%

Win %

26.3%

1.5

Goals scored

1.5

1.7

Goals conceded

2.2

4.7

Shots on target

4.2

5.2

Shots off target

4.5

3.5

Blocked shots

2.9

47.8

Ball possession

46.8

80.9

Pass accuracy

79.3

8.4

Fouls

10.9

3.3

Goalkeeper saves

3.3

1.7

Yellow cards

1.9

0.1

Red cards

0.1

League averages

Key points

• Köln score nearly two goals per game at home, while Wolfsburg concede over two goals per away fixture.
• Wolfsburg's away form shows 55.6% losses, with only 2.7 shots on target per game on average.
• Both teams have a high probability of conceding, with odds for both teams to score at 1.53.

AI Prediction

The odds slightly favouring Köln at home align with their better scoring record in front of their own fans. Wolfsburg's dreadful away defensive record, coupled with Köln's recent home win and higher shot volume, suggests the hosts have the edge. Both teams concede regularly, pointing towards goals at both ends and likely exceeding the 2.5 goal line.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
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70%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

30%

O/U

50%

BTTS

30%
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65%

X DRAW

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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68%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

Bundesliga

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
9/13/2025	1. FC Köln	D 3 - 3 D	VfL Wolfsburg AWAY	O	Y
1/27/2024	1. FC Köln	D 1 - 1 D	VfL Wolfsburg AWAY	U	Y
8/26/2023	HOME 1. FC Köln	L 1 - 2 W	VfL Wolfsburg	O	Y

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

1. FC Köln

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	SC Freiburg	1 - 2	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	FSV Mainz 05	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	Bayern München	1 - 3	L	O	Y	N
AWAY	1. FC Heidenheim	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
HOME	Union Berlin	0 - 1	L	U	N	N
AWAY	Bayer Leverkusen	0 - 2	L	U	N	N
HOME	FC St. Pauli	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
AWAY	Werder Bremen	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
HOME	Eintracht Frankfurt	3 - 4	L	O	Y	N
AWAY	Borussia Mönchengladbach	1 - 3	L	O	Y	Y

1. FC Köln find themselves in a precarious position in the league, with their overall record showing more losses than wins. While their home form isn't particularly commanding, with 44% of games ending in defeat, they do manage to score more freely in front of their own fans, netting nearly two goals per game. Recent performances suggest a team that can win, but also one that is vulnerable, having lost two of their last three at home, conceding two goals in each of those defeats. Their last outing was a dominant 2-1 home win, showcasing their potential when they click.

VfL Wolfsburg

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	FSV Mainz 05	1 - 3	L	O	Y	N
HOME	1. FC Heidenheim	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
HOME	FC St. Pauli	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Bayern München	1 - 8	L	O	Y	N
HOME	SC Freiburg	3 - 4	L	O	Y	N
AWAY	Borussia Mönchengladbach	3 - 1	W	O	Y	N
HOME	Union Berlin	3 - 1	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	Eintracht Frankfurt	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
HOME	Bayer Leverkusen	1 - 3	L	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Werder Bremen	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N

VfL Wolfsburg have endured a tough season, with their overall stats reflecting a team that concedes too many goals, averaging 2.2 per game. Their away form is particularly concerning, marked by five losses in their last nine away fixtures and a significantly lower scoring output compared to their home games. Despite this, they managed a draw in their most recent away match, a rare positive on the road. However, their last overall game was a disappointing 1-3 loss, highlighting their struggles to find consistent form and tighten up defensively.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

1.95

DRAW

3.8

AWAY

3.5

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

1.57

UNDER

2.38

BTTS

YES

1.5

2.5

Lineups

1. FC Köln

(4-4-2)

Marvin Schwäbe

Kristoffer Lund

Cenk Özkaçar

Sebastian Sebulonsen

Alessio Castro-Montes

Jakub Kamiński

Tom Krauß

Eric Martel

Linton Maina

Marius Bülter

Ragnar Ache

Dženan Pejčinović

Patrick Wimmer

Lovro Majer

Christian Eriksen

Maximilian Arnold

Vinícius Souza

Yannick Gerhardt

Moritz Jenz

Denis Vavro

Kilian Fischer

Kamil Grabara

VfL Wolfsburg

(4-2-3-1)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

1. FC Köln

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
J. Simpson-Pusey	Muscle Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
D. Heintz	Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
T. Hubers	Knee Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
L. Kilian	Knee Injury	Missing Fixture	- / -
J. Schmied	Thigh Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0

VfL Wolfsburg

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
Cleiton	Ankle Injury	Missing Fixture	- / -
B. Dardai	Knee Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
J. Maehle	Shoulder Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 1
Rogerio	Muscle Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
J. Seelt	Illness	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
K. Koulierakis	Muscle Injury	Questionable	3 / 1
J. Wind	Thigh Injury	Missing Fixture	1 / 0

League table

Germany Bundesliga

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	Bayern München	15	13	2	0	55	11	44	41	WDWWW
2	Borussia Dortmund	15	9	5	1	26	12	14	32	WDWWD
3	Bayer Leverkusen	15	9	2	4	33	20	13	29	WWLLW
4	RB Leipzig	15	9	2	4	30	19	11	29	LLWDW
5	1899 Hoffenheim	15	8	3	4	29	20	9	27	DWLWD
6	VfB Stuttgart	15	8	2	5	25	22	3	26	DWLLD
7	Eintracht Frankfurt	15	7	4	4	30	30	0	25	DWLDW
8	Union Berlin	15	6	3	6	20	23	-3	21	WWLLW
9	SC Freiburg	15	5	5	5	25	26	-1	20	WDLWL
10	Werder Bremen	15	4	5	6	18	28	-10	17	DLLDL
11	1. FC Köln	15	4	4	7	22	24	-2	16	LLDDL
12	Borussia Mönchengladbach	15	4	4	7	18	24	-6	16	LLWDW
13	Hamburger SV	15	4	4	7	16	25	-9	16	DLWWL
14	VfL Wolfsburg	15	4	3	8	23	28	-5	15	LWWDL
15	FC Augsburg	15	4	2	9	17	28	-11	14	DLWLW
16	FC St. Pauli	15	3	3	9	13	26	-13	12	DWDLL
17	1. FC Heidenheim	15	3	2	10	13	34	-21	11	LLWWL
18	FSV Mainz 05	15	1	5	9	13	26	-13	8	DDLLD

1. FC Köln vs VfL Wolfsburg AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

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1. FC Köln vs Wolfsburg: Köln Seek Home Advantage Amidst Defensive Doubts

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Key points

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H2H

Team recent

1. FC Köln Team recent

VfL Wolfsburg Team recent

Odds

Lineups

1. FC Köln

VfL Wolfsburg

Injuries / suspensions

1. FC Köln Injuries / suspensions

VfL Wolfsburg Injuries / suspensions

League table