The German top flight Bundesliga is back in action this weekend with another intriguing fixture as FC Koln host Eintracht Frankfurt at RheinEnergieStadion. Kickoffs on 19th February 2022 at 20:30 EAT.
FC Koln are something of a surprise package this season, they only remained in the Bundesliga via the relegation play-off at the end of last season and has been inconsistent in their performances this season however they still have a spot in the top half of the table. Currently they are placed in the eighth spot with 32 points after 22 league matches.
The home team suffered 3-1 Bundesliga 1 defeat at the hands RB Leipzig in their last game. In that match, Koln managed 50% possession, nine shots with two of them on target and a goal scored by Tim Lemperle (91′). RB Leipzig got six shots with four of them on target and goals by Christopher Nkunku (25′), Dani Olmo (54′) and Angeliño (57′).
Meanwhile the visiting side sits just one point below FC Koln and they have also been inconsistent this season. Eintracht Frankurt has generally been on a poor run of form lately with three losses, a draw, and a win in the last five Bundesliga outings. Eintracht Frankfurt had 16 shots in their respective home defeat to Wolfsburg seven days ago, but only two of which went on target.
Eintracht Frankfurt and their fans will hope to get a better result here following 0-2 Bundesliga loss to Wolfsburg in their last fixture. In that game, Eintracht Frankfurt managed 61% possession and 16 shots with three of them on target. VfL Wolfsburg got 11 shots with three of them on target and goals by Max Kruse (28′) and Dodi Lukébakio (93′).
FC Koln vs Eintracht Frankfurt head to head
There have been 39 meetings between Koln and Eintracht Frankfurt since 1992. Both sides have won 15 times and there have been nine draws between the two teams.
- Frankfurt 1-1 FC Koln 25/09/21
- Frankfurt 2-0 FC Koln 14/02/21
- FC Koln 1-1 Frankfurt 18/10/20
- FC Koln 1-1 Frankfurt 20/06/20
- Frankfurt 2-4 FC Koln 18/12/19
Home
- Leipzig 3-1 FC Koln
- FC Koln 1-0 Freiburg
- FC Koln 2-2 Schalke
- Bochum 2-2 FC Koln
- FC Koln 3-4 Hamburg
Away
- Frankfurt 0-2 Wolfsburg
- Stuttgart 2-3 Frankfurt
- Mainz 0-1 Frankfurt
- Frankfurt 0-2 Bielefeld
- Augsburg 1-1 Frankfurt
FC Koln team news
Goalkeeper Marvin Schwäbe tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Saturday’s game as a result. Jannes Horn and Kingsley Schindler are both recovering from knocks and are doubtful for the weekend clash.
Eintracht Frankfurt team news
Ragnar Ache and Diant Ramaj have both been ruled out of the weekend fixture through injuries.
Prediction and odds
We are backing a stalemate with goals from both sides here considering that; Frankfurt is one of the more impressive travelling sides, earning more wins on the road than at home however they have a formidable opponent in Cologne, who has earned six of their eight wins at the Rhine Energie Stadion.
- Draw
- Double Chance 1/2
- Both teams to score
