Arminia Bielefeld vs FC Koln Prediction & Tips
Arminia Bielefeld remain stalled amid the battle to avoid relegation in the Bundesliga after taking just one win and nine points in their first 13 league games this campaign (E6, P6). Now, being four points away from the remaining places at the start of this day, after the 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich the previous day. At least they will be reassured by being visited by Cologne, a team they have beaten in four consecutive home games in the Bundesliga.
However, their recent performance does not guarantee another victory in this clash, as the great weaknesses of the team led by Frank Kramer remain very obvious. Bielefeld’s main concern is their weak attack, as it is the team that has scored the fewest goals in the German top flight so far this season (nine), while their poor form at the Schüco Arena is evident if we see that they have not. they have won any of their seven home games for the first time in club history (E4, P3).
But there is still hope, as Cologne are still winless in their first six away games in this Bundesliga (E3, P3). That said, the “Billy Goats” come into this game full of confidence after scoring four goals against a great rival like Borussia Mönchengladbach the previous day (G 4-1) – the first time they have scored four goals in a game. Bundesliga since February 2020.
In the fight for a ticket to play in European competition after a good start (G4, E6, P3), that great victory raised his road record to 22 this season – the most he has scored after 13 Bundesliga games since 2000/01. However, their defensive problems persist, as Cologne have not yet managed to keep a clean sheet in any game in this league.
Players to watch: Fabian Klos has scored three goals for Bielefeld this Bundesliga campaign, although he has not scored in five previous meetings against Cologne. Meanwhile Sebastian Andersson scored for Cologne on the final matchday, but he had never been on the winning side before playing Bielefeld despite scoring two goals before them (E2, P3).
Highlight: Cologne have scored eight headed goals this league campaign – the highest of its kind in the Bundesliga.
Arminia Bielefeld – FC Koln FREE TIPS
FC Koln – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
