Ace Football previews the Bundesliga round 21 match between FC Koln and RB Leipzig and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
When RB Leipzig come to RheinEnergieSTADION for the Bundesliga match on Sunday, FC Koln will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Placed tenth in the table FC Koln have amassed 23 points after 20 matches. On 36 points, RB Leipzig rank fourth with 20 matches played this season.
Form: FC Koln vs RB Leipzig
FC Koln Form
FC Koln beat Mainz 05 by 2-1, lost 2-1 against Freiburg, before defeating Wolfsburg 1-0. FC Koln managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Bundesliga. In the remaining four, they drew one and lost three, as they scored eight and conceded ten goals.
RB Leipzig Form
RB Leipzig show a mix of results in their previous three matches. They started well with a 0-3 win against FC Heidenheim. Then a 1-1 draw with St. Pauli followed before they lost against Mainz 05 with a 1-2 scoreline. In their last six away matches in the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig won twice, while also recording two draws. They endured two defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying seven goals conceded and 12 scored.
Betting facts for FC Koln and RB Leipzig
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between FC Koln and RB Leipzig. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 8 of the last 10 FC Koln matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 FC Koln matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 FC Koln matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 FC Koln home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 FC Koln matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 RB Leipzig matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 RB Leipzig away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 RB Leipzig matches in the Bundesliga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 RB Leipzig matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 RB Leipzig away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: FC Koln vs RB Leipzig
Romulo Cruz scored just two goals in his last six games, but did manage six goals during the season so far. He will be eager to add to his total, when RB Leipzig take aim at FC Koln. This could be a good opportunity for him to improve his tally, and siding with him in the betting market look a decent prospect.
Popular betting markets: FC Koln vs RB Leipzig
Full-time result
FC Koln claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing four. RB Leipzig won five of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost two of the games in this run. RB Leipzig were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 8 matches. RB Leipzig have not lost to FC Koln in 7 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
FC Koln scored first in seven of their last ten home games. RB Leipzig scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. RB Leipzig managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of FC Koln’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for RB Leipzig, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.9 times goals per game. RB Leipzig scored at least once in their previous 8 matches on the bounce.
