FC Köln vs SC Freiburg Predictions & Best Bets | Picking Against the Spread

Facing the real threat of being relegated, FC Köln (4-16-11; 23 points) take on SC Freiburg (11-13-7; 40 points), currently in 7th place in the league, at RheinEnergieStadion on Saturday. Kick off is at 18:30 CEST. Cologne, who have had some painful losses and thrilling wins recently, will head into this clash with the home field advantage at RheinEnergieStadion.

Cologne and Freiburg last faced each other in December 17, 2023 and the match resulted in a 2-0 win for breisgau Brazilians. Cologne have a record of 6-3-1 in their last matches against Freiburg. Cologne have outscored Freiburg across these head-to-head matches, scoring 11 goals to their 19.

Cologne vs Freiburg Prediction

Betway have FC Köln as 2.3 outsiders heading into this match while the SC Freiburg are strong favorites at odds of 2.9. A total of 3 goals are predicted.

FC Köln step into this game facing the real threat of relegation with a record of four wins, 16 losses and 11 draws over 31 games. The club has had some upsetting losses and energizing wins recently and have scored a total of 24 goals while giving up 54. This has generally been because of the talent displayed by Davie Selke, who has six goals, and Florian Kainz who has four. In their most recent match, The Billy Goats tied with Mainz 1-1.

SC Freiburg come into this game in 7th place in the league having secured 11 wins, 13 losses and seven draws in their previous 31 matches. The squad has had seven losses in the last thirteen matches and have bagged a total of 43 so far, conceding 55 goals. This has predominantly been due to the capabilities of Vincenzo Grifo, who has eight goals, and Lucas Höler who has seven. In their most recent match, Breisgau Brazilians lost to Wolfsburg 1-2.

Heading into this match, FC Köln have no injured players ruled out. Meanwhile, SC Freiburg haven’t officially ruled out anyone yet.

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Moneyline Pick: SC Freiburg (2.9)

Freiburg are considered the favorite in the betting market. The club will try to brush off last month’s performance; they enter the match with a recent win percentage of 25% (one win). In contrast, Cologne have a win percentage of 25% (one win).

Cologne vs Freiburg Betting Odds

  • Moneyline: SC Freiburg (2.9), FC Köln (2.3)
  • Spread: SC Freiburg -1.75 (1.0), FC Köln 1.75 (1.0)
  • Over/Under: Under 2.75 Goals (1.91), Over 2.75 Goals (1.99)

Cologne vs Freiburg Betting Trends

  • Record last 10 games: FC Köln 1-5-4, SC Freiburg 3-4-3
  • Home/Road Split: Cologne (4-16-11), Freiburg (11-13-7)
  • Head-To-Head: Cologne’s record is 6-3-1 in their last 13 matches against Freiburg
  • Match Type: League

Over/Under Pick: Under 2.75 Total Goals (1.91)

Heading into this match, Cologne recorded an average of 0.75 goals per game last month while Freiburg averaged 1.0 goals per game last month.

Spread Pick: SC Freiburg -1.75 Goals (1.0)

For the bet to be a winner, SC Freiburg must win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.

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