👉 What is the recommended bet for Köln Mainz 05?

The prediction and suggestion for betting on Köln x Mainz 05, January 17, 2026, in the analysis written by tipsters goes as follows: Will both teams score? Yes ⇒ bet available.

👉 Which stadium will host the Köln Mainz 05 match?

The Köln x Mainz 05 match on January 17, 2026, will be held in Cologne, at RheinEnergieStadion.

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Köln vs Mainz 05 Prediction – Bundesliga

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Here you will find the best prediction for Köln x Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga, along with an analysis of the match and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent performance and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Köln x Mainz 05.

Köln

January 17, 2026 – 14::30
Bundesliga
2025/2026
Regular Season – Round 18

Mainz 05

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Köln x Mainz 05

The best prediction for Köln x Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga is that there will be multiple goals. Köln is likely to take control of the match, but Mainz 05’s efficiency suggests that the home advantage will be tested. Given the recent history of both teams and the ease with which they create danger, the goal market appears to be the most logical choice for this encounter.

Best prediction for Köln x Mainz 05

More than 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
More than 1.5 goals (live betting tip, double or triple)
Both teams to score (riskier prediction)

Match prediction for Köln x Mainz 05

The teams Köln and Mainz 05 play at RheinEnergieStadion in a match of the 18th round of the Bundesliga. In their last encounter in this competition, on August 24, 2025, FC Köln won away (0-1). At this stadium, the record of head-to-head matches indicates balance between these two teams, with 2 draws and 1 win for each team in their last 4 games. Indeed, the last time they met at this stadium was on December 10, 2023, in a Bundesliga match that ended in a 0-0 draw. In this match, home advantage could play a significant role, with Köln showing notable differences in results achieved at home versus away.

Köln Analysis

After 4 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses, the home team is in 12th place, having earned 17 points. In their last match, they lost 1-3 at home to Bayern Munich, following a previous draw away against Heidenheim (2-2). This team surprisingly achieves better results away than at home, with their last 30 matches showing 6 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses as visitors, scoring 18 goals and conceding 20, compared to 5 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses at home, with 27 goals scored and 24 conceded. In the league, Köln has earned 8 points out of a possible 24, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in their last 8 matches at home.

In this competition, they have not won at home in their last 4 matches. The most frequent result at halftime in their home matches was 0-0, occurring in 3 of their 8 games. Defensive solidity has not been their strong suit, as they have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 10 matches, but their attack has been scoring regularly, netting goals in 7 of the last 10 games in this competition. In 17 matches in the competition, they have never managed to overturn the score in the 8 matches where they conceded the first goal.

Köln comes into this match after a defeat, 1-3 to Bayern Munich, marking their third loss in the last four Bundesliga matches: the only goal for the team was scored by Linton Maina. The home team usually plays in a 3-4-3 formation, emphasizing fast and dynamic football. Up front, Said El Mala, Ragnar Ache, and Linton Maina are the most dangerous players, always ready to cause problems for the opposing defense. In midfield, Jakub Kamiński plays a central role, orchestrating the offensive operations and providing a touch of class in the attacking build-up. Players out for this match include Dominique Heintz, Timo Hübers, Joël Schmied, Luca Kilian, and Malek El Mala, all injured.

Confirmed lineup: Marvin Schwäbe, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey , Cenk Özkacar, Kristoffer Lund, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Tom Krauß, Said El Mala, Jakub Kamiński, Ragnar Ache, Linton Maina, Jan Thielmann.
Coach: S. Baumgart.

Mainz 05 Analysis

The visiting team is currently in 16th place, with 12 points, after 2 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses. In their second to last match, they drew away against FC Union Berlin (2-2). In their last match, they won at home against Heidenheim (2-1). This team is little affected by the home factor, showing similar results at home and away, with their last 30 games recording 5 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses as visitors, scoring 22 goals and conceding 22. At home, they achieved 5 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, with a total of 18 goals scored and 18 conceded. In the league, Mainz 05 has earned 6 points from a possible 24, with 1 win, 3 draws, and 4 losses in their last 8 matches played away.

In this competition, they have not won any of their last 6 matches away from home. Defensive solidity has not been their strength, having conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 games in this competition. In 17 matches in the league, they have never managed to come back from a scoreline in the 11 matches where they conceded the first goal.

Mainz 05 comes into this match with a victory, 2-1 against Heidenheim, marking their fourth consecutive match without a loss in Bundesliga: the goals of the win were scored by Nadiem Amiri and Silvan Widmer. The visiting team usually plays in a 3-5-2 tactical system, favoring quick transitions, especially through the flanks. In this setup, the two players responsible for causing panic in the opposing defense are Phillip Tietz and Armindo Sieb. The playmaker for Mainz 05 is number 10 Nadiem Amiri, known for his game vision and skillful passing. Players out for this match include Phillipp Mwene, Robin Zentner, Maxim Leitsch, Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Anthony Caci, Benedict Hollerbach, Silas, Nelson Weiper, and Maxim Dal, all injured.

Confirmed lineup: Daniel Batz, Silvan Widmer, Dominik Kohr , Danny da Costa, Nikolas Veratschnig, Stefan Bell, Kaishu Sano, Jae-sung Lee, Nadiem Amiri , Phillip Tietz, Armindo Sieb.
Coach: B. Henriksen.

Best prediction for Köln x Mainz 05

More than 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
More than 1.5 goals (live betting tip, double or triple)
Both teams to score (riskier prediction)