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RB Leipzig vs FC Koln – Predictions, Odds & Betting tips 13/08/2022
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Bookmaker ratings: Prediction one: RB Leipzig to win – 1.41
Bookmaker ratings: Prediction two: Total goals over 2.5 – 1.56
RB Leipzig to win
RB Leipzig will be looking for their first win in the new campaign. They are overwhelming favorites to win this matchup.
Total goals over 2.5
In 4 of the 5, last h2h meetings between those teams saw more than 2.5 goals. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in RB Leipzig’s previous 3 home league fixtures.
Preliminary review and match prediction for RB Leipzig vs FC Koln
RB Leipzig’s new season haven’t gone to plan early on. After losing to Bayern Munich in the German Super Cup, Domenico Tedesco’s followed by a 1-1 draw against Stuttgart last weekend.
However, the RB Leipzig head into this game with confidence, as they have never lost their first home match of the league season, securing 5 wins and just one draw.
🇩🇪 Germany internationals ➕2️⃣
🔴⚪ #WeAreLeipzig pic.twitter.com/DpJzHg2NRy
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) August 10, 2022
On the other hand, after a shock exit from DFB Pokal’s first round, FC Koln bounced back against newly promoted Schalke (3:1), registering their first win in the new Bundesliga campaign.
Meanwhile, FC Koln had some difficulties in their first away match of the new season in the last years, as they have suffered defeat in each of the previous four campaigns.
Match Facts
- The hosts’ games have over 1.5 goals in their previous 9 matches
- The visitors’ games have over 1.5 goals in their last 7 matches
Head to Head
- BUN: RB Leipzig 3:1 FC Koln (11/02/2022)
- BUN: FC Koln 1:1 RB Leipzig (18/09/2021)
- BUN: FC Koln 2:1 RB Leipzig (20/04/2021)
Team News
After spending two seasons in the Premier League, Timo Werner has rejoined RB Leipzig from Chelsea on a four-year contract. Both Lukas Klostermann and Yussuf Poulsen have muscle injuries and are ruled out.
When someone flicks your ear, but then realise it's the coach: pic.twitter.com/ezNSMdalvj
— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) August 10, 2022
The guests will be without Dimitrios Limnios, Mark Uth and Steffen Tigges. Meanwhile, FC Koln lost their last season’s top-scorer Anthony Modeste who joined Borussia Dortmund last week.
Predicted lineups
RB Leipzig: Gulasci; Halstenberg, Simakan, Orban, Raum, Kampl, Laimer, Henrichs, Nkunku,Szoboszlai,Werner
FC Koln: Schwabe; Schmitz, Chabot, Hubers, Hector, Adamyan, Skhiri, Schindler, Ljubicic, Kainz,Thielmann
Safe Bet
If you are looking for safe bets, you can try “RB Leipzig goals handicap (0)” outcome. This bet has odds of 1.14 at 22Bet.
Get Quick Rich
Last season at home matches, RB Leipzig scored 30 of their 43 in the second half. Thus, we will back “RB Leipzig total goals in the second half over 1.5” outcome for a quick profit bet. This bet has odds of 2.55 at 22Bet.
Most popular FAQ for RB Leipzig vs FC Koln
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
The last match between these teams ended in a 3:1 win for RB Leipzig in April 2022.
Where will this fixture be played?
This fixture will be played at Red Bull Arena
Where to watch?
Sky Sport Bundesliga 1
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at 22Bet for RB Leipzig vs FC Koln
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