1. FC Koln

vs

VfL Wolfsburg

Preview

Koln

• Koln are tenth in the Bundesliga table with 20 points from 19 games, just one point above 12th-placed Wolfsburg.
• Koln have won two of their last three home games.
• Ole Werner’s 1. FC Koln play at a frantic pace under Werner, who took over in July 2025.
• His players press high, work hard to win the ball back quickly and then transition into attack in an instant.

Wolfsburg

• Wolfsburg have lost their last two away games, picking up no points.
• Wolfsburg are more patient and pragmatic under Bauer, who has had a positive effect on the club since taking over as head coach in November 2025.
• The 4-2-3-1 system features a disciplined double pivot, a compact shape in possession and wide overloads to help create chances.

Head-to-Head

• The recent head-to-head record is all Wolfsburg’s way with two wins and two draws in the last four Bundesliga meetings.
• The last clash finished in a 3-3 thriller at Wolfsburg.
• Koln are winless in their last two at home to the Wolves.

Key Players

• Said El Mala leads Koln’s Bundesliga scoring with seven goals in 19 appearances.
• Mohamed Amoura has seven goals in 17 Bundesliga appearances for Wolfsburg.
• Alessio Castro-Montes has three assists in Koln’s last five games.
• Dzenan Pejcinovic has scored five goals in his last five Bundesliga games.

Betting Insights

• Koln are the slight favorites with the bookmakers at 2.1.
• Wolfsburg are 3.15 to win and the draw is 3.6.
• The Billy Goats have won three, drawn two and lost four of their nine home games, averaging 1.89 goals scored per game and 1.67 goals conceded.
• Wolfsburg’s away record is three wins, one draw and five defeats from nine trips, with 20 goals shipped.

Prediction

• We’re getting behind Koln to take the three points with a 2-1 win because of their home advantage and Wolfsburg’s recent form.
• Both teams have been conceding and the recent H2Hs have been high-scoring, so Over 2.5 goals at 1.6 is a preferred betting option.
• Koln have scored seven times in their last five games, which supports the expectation of goals.