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 2 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 loss to Freiburg, Mainz 05 is determined to redeem themselves. Mainz 05 have won 4 of their last 15 German Bundesliga matches at MEWA ARENA. Köln's away record stands at 2 victories from 15 games. Following a draw in their last match against St. Pauli in the German Bundesliga, Köln is aiming to secure 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 79% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 90% of games. Their total stands at 35 goals and 108 shots on target this German Bundesliga season. Meanwhile, Köln have scored 44 goals with 136 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 83% of matches but conceded in 90% 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.