Our RB Leipzig vs Cologne Prediction: 2-1
RB Leipzig vs Cologne in the Germany Bundesliga I is scheduled for an 16:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 20, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This RB Leipzig 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
RB Leipzig's Last Match – Mainz vs RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Germany Bundesliga I victory over Mainz in their last outing. In that match, RB Leipzig had 44% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mainz | 56% | 8 (2) | 0.84 | 77 |
 RB Leipzig | 44% | 11 (4) | 1.53 | 24 |
Cologne's Last Match – Wolfsburg vs Cologne
Cologne should win to turn things around after settling for a 3-3 Germany Bundesliga I draw against Wolfsburg on September 13. In that match, Cologne recorded 44% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wolfsburg | 56% | 12 (6) | 1.48 | 36 |
 Cologne | 44% | 10 (8) | 1.38 | 44 |
RB Leipzig vs Cologne Stats
Key Stats
| RB Leipzig | Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.95 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 4.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
RB Leipzig are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Cologne average 4.2 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
RB Leipzig 24-16
Cologne 42-10
What are the odds for this match?
RB Leipzig to win: @1.65
Draw: @4.5
Cologne to win: @4.5
Lineups
RB Leipzig (4-3-3) : Peter Gulacsi, Ridle Baku, Willi Orban, Castello Lukeba, David Raum, Assan Ouedraogo, Nicolas Seiwald, Christoph Baumgartner, Johan Bakayoko, Romulo, Yan Diomande
Cologne (3-4-2-1) : Marvin Schwabe, Joel Schmied, Timo Hubers, Tom Krauss, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Isak Bergmann Johanneson, Eric Martel, Marius Bulter, Jan Uwe Thielmann, Jakub Kaminski, Luca Waldschmidt
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