Our Mainz vs Cologne Prediction: 2-1
Mainz vs Cologne in the Germany Bundesliga I is scheduled for an 13:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 24, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Mainz 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
Mainz's Last Match – Rosenborg vs Mainz
Mainz will look to get back on track following a 1-2 UEFA Conference League Qualifying loss against Rosenborg on August 21. In that match, Mainz had 60% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rosenborg | 40% | 0 (8) | 2.57 | 37 |
 Mainz | 60% | 0 (4) | 0.41 | 71 |
Cologne's Last Match – Jahn Regensburg vs Cologne
Cologne will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 Germany DFB Pokal success over Jahn Regensburg on August 17. In that match, Cologne saw 77% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jahn Regensburg | 23% | 0 (2) | 0.41 | 15 |
 Cologne | 77% | 0 (2) | 0.96 | 59 |
Mainz vs Cologne Stats
Key Stats
| Mainz | Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 0.6 |
| 0.6 | Defence Strength | 1.1 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 3.6 | Average Scored | 3.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mainz are averaging 3.6 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Cologne average 3.2 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Mainz 36-10
Cologne 32-8
What are the odds for this match?
Mainz to win: @1.85
Draw: @3.7
Cologne to win: @3.9
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825
Lineups
Mainz (3-4-2-1) : Robin Zentner, Danny da Costa, Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Dominik Kohr, Anthony Caci, Kaishu Sano, Nadiem Amiri, Philipp Mwene, Paul Nebel, Lee Jae-sung, Benedict Hollerbach
Cologne (3-4-2-1) : Marvin Schwabe, Joel Schmied, Timo Hubers, Tom Krauss, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Isak Bergmann Johanneson, Eric Martel, Kristoffer Lund, Jan Uwe Thielmann, Jakub Kaminski, Marius Bulter