FC Cologne vs FSV Mainz 05 predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The match we will analyse is the one corresponding to the 18th round of the Bundesliga, where  FC Cologne will face FSV Mainz 05 at Cologne Stadium stadium on 17 January at 09:30.

After a draw in their last game played, FC Cologne is currently in 10º position in the tournament with 17 points, while FSV Mainz 05 is currently in 18º position with 9.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this FC Cologne vs FSV Mainz 05.

FC Cologne

FC Cologne comes from playing against FC Heidenheim and finished the match with a result of 2-2, with draw for both teams. In that last match between FC Cologne and FC Heidenheim, Die Geißböcke team achieved a 45% possession of the ball, with 9 shots on goal of which 2 were goals. The goals were scored by Eric Martel and Said El Mala.

In the last 7 matches, the team coached by L. Kwasniok has achieved 3 draws y 4 defeats. FC Cologne average number of goals per game is 1.1 goals, while they concede an average of 2.0 goals per game. With this trend they have 11 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 8 goals while conceding 14 goals.

Latest statistics in FC Cologne matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 4/7
• Both teams to score: 5/7
• Matches conceding goals:  11
• First to concede goals: 5/7
• Half-time defeat: 4/7

FSV Mainz 05

FSV Mainz 05, who visit FC Cologne, are coming from a 2-2 draw against Union Berlin, so the team coached by U. Fischer will try to get back to winning ways, with the difficulty of playing away from home.

In that match between FSV Mainz 05 and Union Berlin, the Nullfünfer team achieved 44% ball possession, getting 6 shots on goal, 2 of which were goals. The goals were scored by Benedict Hollerbach and Nadiem Amiri.

Analysing the last 7 matches, U. Fischer's team has won 1, drawn 4 and lost 2. FSV Mainz 05 average 1.0 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.4 goals per game. With this trend they have 1 official match without a clean sheet. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 7 goals while conceding 10 goals.

Latest statistics in FSV Mainz 05 matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 4/7
• Both teams to score: 3/7
• Draw at half-time: 4/7

FC Cologne vs FSV Mainz 05: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

Analysis of the head-to-head H2H between FC Cologne vs FSV Mainz 05 has helped us to create this prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Bundesliga competition, in an event that took place at the Mewa Arena stadium on 24-08-2025 with the result of 0-1, with FC Cologne winning.

The last 5 meetings between FC Cologne and FSV Mainz 05 have resulted in 1 win for FC Cologne, 1 win for FSV Mainz 05, and 3 draws. In those matches, FC Cologne managed to score 3 goals, while FSV Mainz 05 scored 7 goals against FC Cologne.

• In 2/5 matches both teams scored
• En 4/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals