Our Karlsruher SC vs Cologne Prediction: 2-2
Karlsruher SC vs Cologne in the Germany Bundesliga II is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 1, 2025. A 2-2 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Karlsruher SC vs Cologne prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Karlsruher SC's Last Match – Karlsruher SC vs Magdeburg
Karlsruher SC will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-1 Germany Bundesliga II victory over Magdeburg on February 22. In that match, Karlsruher SC recorded 41% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Karlsruher SC | 41% | 7 (4) | 1.26 | 40 |
 Magdeburg | 59% | 10 (4) | 1.89 | 44 |
Cologne's Last Match – Cologne vs Fortuna Dusseldorf
Cologne must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Germany Bundesliga II draw against Fortuna Dusseldorf on February 23. In that match, Cologne saw 57% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cologne | 57% | 11 (4) | 0.88 | 72 |
 Fortuna Dusseldorf | 43% | 4 (2) | 1.31 | 20 |
Karlsruher SC vs Cologne Stats
Key Stats
| Karlsruher SC | Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 1.4 | Defence Strength | 0.8 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Karlsruher SC are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Cologne average 1.4 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Karlsruher SC 17-20
Cologne 14-12
What are the odds for this match?
Karlsruher SC to win: @3
Draw: @3.6
Cologne to win: @2.2
Lineups
Karlsruher SC (3-5-2) : Max Weiss, Christoph Kobald, Marcel Franke, Marcel Beifus, Sebastian Jung, Dzenis Burnic, Nicolai Rapp, Marvin Wanitzek, Lasse Gunther, Fabian Schleusener, Mikkel Kaufmann
Cologne (3-4-2-1) : Marvin Schwabe, Timo Hubers, Joel Schmied, Dominique Heintz, Jusuf Gazibegovic, Eric Martel, Florian Kainz, Max Finkgrafe, Dejan Ljubicic, Linton Maina, Damion Downs
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