Preview: FC Koln vs Wolfsburg Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

The Billy Goats will take on the Wolves on matchday 20 of the Bundesliga

The newly promoted side FC Koln are doing well so far in the Bundesliga, and now they will host VfL Wolfsburg this weekend. FC Koln’s form has been quite poor and they haven’t been able to perform that well. If they drop points in the upcoming fixtures, then there is a big chance that FC Koln will drop in the points table.

So far, Koln has played 19 games, in which they won five, drew five and lost nine matches. With 20 points, they sit at the 10th position and will be aiming to get more in the upcoming clashes. Last time out, they faced Wolfsburg in September and that game ended in a 3-3 scoreline. Fans can expect a similar result this time as well.

On the other hand, Wolfsburg’s performance has been way below their standard this season. Daniel Bauer is currently leading the team as a manager, and he has done a decent job till now. Wolfburg started their season very poorly, but slowly they were able to get some positive results. In 19 matches, they won five, drew four and lost 10 games, with 19 points, they sit at the 12th spot. They have a decent record against Koln and will hope to keep that record going. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Kick-off:

• Location: Cologne, Germany
• Stadium: RheinEnergie Stadion
• Date: Saturday, 31 January
• Kick-off Time: 01:00 AM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form

FC Koln (in all competitions): L-W-L-D-W

VfL Wolfsburg (in all competitions): L-D-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Marius Bülter (FC Koln)

The German forward has played his entire career in Germany. Bulter played in the first, second and third divisions in the German football system. He is a versatile player who can play as a winger as well as a second striker on the pitch. Physically, he is strong and is in really good shape despite his age. This is his first season with FC Koln, and so far, he has played 19 matches, scoring three goals and providing three assists.

Mohamed Amoura (VfL Wolfsburg)

Amoura is an advanced striker, a pacey player who likes to attempt off-the-ball runs to beat the defensive line and feels very comfortable in the counter-attacking style. A good dribbler who is also prolific when attacking from wide positions. Statistically, his profile isn’t very impressive, but his overall impact is something that is very much visible on the pitch. In 18 matches which he played this season, he scored seven goals and provided two assists.

Match Facts

• The most common result of matches between FC Koln and VfL Wolfsburg is 1-1. Seven matches have ended with this result.
• The last time these two sides locked horns, it ended in a 3-3 stalemate
• FC Koln sits at the 10th spot, and Wolfsbug sit at the 12th spot in the league

FC Koln vs VfL Wolfsburg: Betting Tips & Odds |

• Tip 1 – This fixture is to end in a stalemate – 13/5 by UNIBET
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 2.5

Injury and Team News

The home team are still in the midst of a defensive crisis, as Luca Kilian and Timo Hubers both are out for the rest of the season due to injury. Heintz, Simpson and Schmied are doubtful for the upcoming clash.

Joakim Maehle and Rogerio are both doubtful for this fixture; Bence Dardai is out for the season due to injury. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 31

FC Koln: 8

VfL Wolfsburg: 13

Draws: 10

Predicted Lineups

FC Koln Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Schwabe (GK); Montes, Sebulonsen, Berg, Lund; Thielmann, Kraub, Kaminski, Maina; Ache, Bulter

VfL Wolfsburg Predicted Lineup (3-3-2-2):

Grabara (GK); Kumbedi, Jenz, Vavro, Zehnter; Souza, Gerhardt; Wimmer, Eriksen, Amoura; Pejcinovic

Match Prediction

Both teams are going through an injury crisis and will miss key defenders. Quality-wise, there isn’t a big difference between these two sides and most probably, once again, the match will end in a stalemate.

Prediction: FC Köln 2-2 VfL Wolfsburg

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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