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  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Can FCK Avoid a Big Loss?

Kaiserslautern are a standout wager at +1.25 for their clash against Koln, with our money split equally between +1 and +1.5. We’re expecting the visitors to keep this contest close, so this Asian Handicap bet at odds of 1.83 is the way forward.

1-0 Win for Koln in Pair’s Previous Clash

Promotion hopefuls FC Koln won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. It was away from home against Nurnberg at Max-Morlock-Stadion. Friedhelm Funkel's men had 52% possession and managed four shots on target, while Florian Kainz scored both goals.

Kaiserslautern won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-1 triumph at Fritz Walter Stadion against Darmstadt. The Red Devils were 50% in the possession stakes and had six shots on goal, with Marlon Ritter and Ragnar Ache finding the net.

The last head-to-head saw Koln claim a 1-0 away win over Kaiserslautern at Fritz Walter Stadion.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 FC Koln logo FC Koln 34 18 7 9 53 38 15 53:38 61
7 Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern 34 15 8 11 56 55 1 56:55 53
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FC Koln – Last 10 League Games

Koln have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts. The Billy Goats have averaged 55.5% possession and 5.8 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.9 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 9.1 attempts and 4.3 corners.

Top goalscorer is Gian-Luca Waldschmidt on 4 goals, while Florian Kainz and Tim Lemperle have both bagged 2. Gian-Luca Waldschmidt is the top assists maker with 3.

Kaiserslautern – Last 10 League Games

Lautern have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, averaging 13.6 attempts, 6.6 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. The Rhineland-Palatinate side average 52.8% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 5.0 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts.

Ragnar Ache is top of the team’s scoring charts with 8 goals, Marlon Ritter has 4 and Daniel Hanslik is on 2. Daniel Hanslik and Florian Kleinhansl have managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Koln confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marvin Schwaebe (GK), Jusuf Gazibegovic, Timo Huebers, Dominique Heintz, Leart Paqarada, Eric Martel, Denis Huseinbasic, Jan Thielmann, Gian-Luca Waldschmidt, Florian Kainz, Damion Downs.

Kaiserslautern confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Julian Krahl (GK), Jan Elvedi, Jannis Heuer, Erik Wekesser, Jean Zimmer, Filip Kaloc, Luca Sirch, Florian Kleinhansl, Marlon Ritter, Daniel Hanslik, Ragnar Ache.

Expert 2. Bundesliga Analysis

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key FC Koln vs Kaiserslautern league stats:

  • The +1.25 line has been covered by Lautern in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +1.25 line has been covered by Lautern in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The +1.25 line has been covered by Lautern in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Koln in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Koln in 18 of their last 20 games.
  • The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Koln in 3 consecutive games.

FC Koln vs Kaiserslautern Prediction

We can’t pass up the chance to wager Kaiserslautern +1.25 on the Asian Handicap. Take the price of 1.83 for this 2. Bundesliga match in the expectation that the underdogs can run their opponents close.

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FCK +1.25 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 54.8% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Top Pick: Daniel Hanslik to Score 4.80 bet365 logo

Daniel Hanslik (FCK) has managed two goals in his past four 2. Bundesliga games away from home. We’ll use this stat and take odds of 4.80 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Corners Prediction

Koln Over 6.5 Corners 1.91 bet365 logo

The 6.5 corners line has been covered by Koln in their past two games, with the corner count against Kaiserslautern going over 6.5 in their last three matches. Koln should be able to cover the line when it comes to Team Corners and betting odds of 1.91 are available.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Koln Logo Koln
Total
10.10 5.80 4.30
Home
10.90 6.60 4.30
Away
11.10 6.10 5.00
Kaiserslautern Logo Kaiserslautern
Total
11.40 5.70 5.70
Home
12.10 6.20 5.90
Away
10.20 3.90 6.30

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FC Koln vs Kaiserslautern Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Kaiserslautern +1.25 1.83
Both Team To Score Yes 1.57
Team Corners Koln Over 6.5 1.91

We’re happy to go with a bet builder that has Kaiserslautern with an Asian Handicap of +1.25, both teams scoring along with Koln to finish with over 6.5 corners.

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FC Koln vs Kaiserslautern Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest 1x2 Odds Suggest Koln Victory

With the bookmakers affording them a 70% chance of winning, FC Koln might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are 1.42 when it comes to this 2. Bundesliga encounter. Kaiserslautern are seen as the most unlikely winner at 6.00.

For those wanting an alternative, Koln are 1.83 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Kaiserslautern being priced up at 5.50 and the draw is 2.75.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at 1.57.

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Damion Downs is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Damion Downs is the market leader at 4.40 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Damion Downs (Koln)
First
4.40
Anytime
2.23
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Tim Lemperle (Koln)
First
4.90
Anytime
2.30
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Imad Rondic (Koln)
First
4.90
Anytime
2.30
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Steffen Tigges (Koln)
First
5.40
Anytime
2.55
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Team Stats

FC Koln logo FC Koln League Stats

Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 1 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

Our Koln vs Lautern team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the 2. Bundesliga squads.

FC Koln vs Kaiserslautern Lineups

FC Koln Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Kaiserslautern Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

FC Koln Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Marvin Schwaebe
25 Jusuf Gazibegovic 4 Timo Huebers 3 Dominique Heintz 17 Leart Paqarada
6 Eric Martel 8 Denis Huseinbasic
29 Jan Thielmann 9 G. Waldschmidt 11 Florian Kainz
42 Damion Downs
1 Julian Krahl
33 Jan Elvedi 24 Jannis Heuer 13 Erik Wekesser 8 Jean Zimmer
26 Filip Kaloc 31 Luca Sirch 3 Florian Kleinhansl 7 Marlon Ritter
19 Daniel Hanslik 9 Ragnar Ache

Kaiserslautern Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

FC Koln Substitutes

  • 2Joel Schmied
  • 13Mark Uth
  • 19Tim Lemperle
  • 20Philipp Pentke
  • 24Julian Pauli
  • 27Imad Rondic
  • 35Max Finkgrafe
  • 37Linton Maina
  • 47Mathias Olesen

Kaiserslautern Substitutes

  • 10Philipp Klement
  • 16Tim Breithaupt
  • 20Tobias Raschl
  • 22Mika Haas
  • 25Simon Simoni
  • 27Frank Ronstadt
  • 37Leon Robinson
  • 42Grant-Leon Ranos
  • 48Faride Alidou

Previous FC Koln Lineups

10 May 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg 1-2 FC Koln
04 May 2. Bundesliga
FC Koln 1-1 Regensburg
27 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 1-0 FC Koln
20 Apr 2. Bundesliga
FC Koln 3-1 Preussen Munster
12 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Greuther Furth 1-1 FC Koln
06 Apr 2. Bundesliga
FC Koln 0-1 Hertha BSC

Previous Kaiserslautern Lineups

11 May 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 2-1 Darmstadt
04 May 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 2-2 Kaiserslautern
27 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 2-1 Schalke 04
19 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Braunschweig 2-0 Kaiserslautern
13 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 1-2 Nurnberg
06 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Magdeburg 2-0 Kaiserslautern

Injuries & Suspensions

FC Koln Injury Table

Type Name Info
J. Steen Christensen Knee
Florian Dietz Shoulder
Jaka Cuber Potocnik Calf
Luca Kilian Cruciate ligame

Kaiserslautern Injury Table

Type Name Info
Kenny Prince Redondo Yellow cards
Fabian Heck Hand
Hendrick Zuck Knee

Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table

2024/2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 FC Koln 34 18 7 9 53:38 61
2 Hamburger SV 34 16 11 7 78:44 59
3 Elversberg 34 16 10 8 64:37 58
4 Paderborn 34 15 10 9 56:46 55
5 Magdeburg 34 14 11 9 64:52 53
6 F. Dusseldorf 34 14 11 9 57:52 53
7 Kaiserslautern 34 15 8 11 56:55 53
8 Karlsruher 34 14 10 10 57:55 52
9 Hannover 96 34 13 12 9 41:36 51
10 Nurnberg 34 14 6 14 60:57 48
11 Hertha BSC 34 12 8 14 49:51 44
12 Darmstadt 34 11 9 14 56:55 42
13 Greuther Furth 34 10 9 15 45:59 39
14 Schalke 04 34 10 8 16 52:62 38
15 Preussen Munster 34 8 12 14 40:43 36
16 Braunschweig 34 8 11 15 38:64 35
17 Ulm 34 6 12 16 36:48 30
18 Regensburg 34 6 7 21 23:71 25
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Kaiserslautern 17 9 5 3 34:22 32
2 Hamburger SV 17 8 7 2 44:20 31
3 FC Koln 17 9 4 4 33:18 31
4 Hannover 96 17 8 7 2 23:15 31
5 Karlsruher 17 9 4 4 31:24 31
6 Elversberg 17 9 3 5 39:25 30
7 Darmstadt 17 8 4 5 29:20 28
8 Paderborn 17 8 3 6 30:23 27
9 Nurnberg 17 8 2 7 30:28 26
10 F. Dusseldorf 17 7 5 5 29:27 26
11 Greuther Furth 17 6 5 6 26:30 23
12 Braunschweig 17 6 5 6 22:26 23
13 Regensburg 17 6 5 6 14:19 23
14 Magdeburg 17 5 7 5 28:29 22
15 Schalke 04 17 6 3 8 31:35 21
16 Preussen Munster 17 4 7 6 17:17 19
17 Ulm 17 4 5 8 21:22 17
18 Hertha BSC 17 4 5 8 20:24 17