Bundesliga Matchday (9): RB Leipzig vs FC Köln – Betting Odds and Predictions

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RB Leipzig enters this game with an impressive tally of 17 points earned this season.

Leipzig, coming off a victory against Darmstadt 98, will be in a positive mindset. They have been impressive this season, securing five wins in their last seven matches. Currently sitting in fifth place in the League with 17 points, Leipzig has a record of 5 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws.

At home, Leipzig has won two matches and drawn two out of their four League games. A win in their upcoming fixture would bring their total points to 20 in the League.

Leipzig has shown both attacking prowess and defensive solidity this season. They have scored a total of 19 goals, with 18 coming from open play and one from a penalty. Key players in their attack include Ikoma Loïs with 8 goals, Xavi Quentin with 3 goals, and Benjamin with 3 goals.

FC Köln has made a solid start to the Bundesliga season, securing four points so far.

It was a triumphant victory for Cologne in their latest match, as they defeated B Mönchengladbach 3-1 at the Rhein Energie Stadion. This win has earned them three valuable points.

In the pursuit of league success, winning football matches is crucial. However, Cologne’s performance this season has been far from successful, with six losses in eight matches. Currently positioned sixteenth in the League, they have accumulated a total of four points, with one win, one draw, and six losses.

When playing away from home, Cologne has struggled, managing only one draw and suffering three defeats in their four league matches.

A victory in the upcoming fixture would propel FC Köln to a total of seven points.

RB Leipzig vs FC Köln – Head-to-Head

In terms of their past encounters, Leipzig and Cologne have crossed paths 12 times, with Leipzig emerging as the dominant force with 5 wins compared to Cologne’s 2. Moreover, Leipzig has emerged victorious in four out of the last six games played against Cologne. The most recent clash between the two teams in this competition took place in February 2023, resulting in a goalless draw.

In summation, RB Leipzig are favored to win the contest with a high rating of 71.94%. FC Köln, on the other hand, has a relatively low rating of 13.09%, indicating their lower chances of winning. A draw between the two teams is rated at 21.69%.

Players to watch

There’s no doubt that we absolutely love to see our favourite players do their thing on the field, but we also want to win big! Have you heard of the anytime goalscorer bet? For Leipzig, Ikoma Loïs is a top performing player who has scored eight goals in eight League fixtures this campaign, while Florian is one of the top performing players after having scored three goals in eight League games this Bundesliga Season for Cologne.