Mainz 05 vs Köln Predictions

Mainz 05 vs Köln is scheduled for kick off on 24 August, at 13:30. The game is set to take place at MEWA ARENA, with Tobias Stieler officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Mainz 05 currently holding the 10th position in the table 8 points ahead of Köln. Mainz 05 have lost 2 German Bundesliga matches to Köln out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent victory against Heidenheim, Mainz 05 is determined to keep their momentum going. Mainz 05 have won 4 of their last 17 German Bundesliga matches at MEWA ARENA. Köln's away record stands at 2 victories from 17 games. Following their 5-1 loss to Bayern München, Köln is determined to bounce back with a win against Mainz 05.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Mainz 05 have scored over 1.5 goals in 82% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 88% of games. Their total stands at 44 goals and 142 shots on target this German Bundesliga season. Meanwhile, Köln have scored 49 goals with 159 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 85% of matches but conceded in 91% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Mainz 05 scored 2 goals while Köln scored 4 goals. Their last match on 17 January 2026 ended in 2-1 to Köln.