Our Cologne vs Mainz Prediction: 2-1
Cologne vs Mainz in the Germany Bundesliga I is scheduled for an 14:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Cologne's Last Match – Cologne vs Bayern Munich
Cologne will hope to recover from their recent 1-3 Germany Bundesliga I setback against Bayern Munich on January 14. In that match, Cologne recorded 28% possession, attempting 4 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cologne | 28% | 4 (3) | 0.65 | 41 |
 Bayern Munich | 72% | 15 (8) | 1.3 | 63 |
Mainz's Last Match – Mainz vs Heidenheim
Determined to maintain their recent success, Mainz must win following their 2-1 Germany Bundesliga I victory against Heidenheim on January 13. In that match, Mainz saw 41% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mainz | 41% | 10 (6) | 1.41 | 45 |
 Heidenheim | 59% | 10 (4) | 1.41 | 42 |
Cologne vs Mainz Stats
Key Stats
| Cologne | Mainz | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.07 | Defence Strength | 1.29 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cologne are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Mainz average 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Cologne 15-19
Mainz 10-13
What are the odds for this match?
Cologne to win: @2.15
Draw: @3.5
Mainz to win: @3.25
Lineups
Cologne (3-4-2-1) : Marvin Schwabe, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Cenk Ozkacar, Jakub Kaminski, Isak Bergmann Johanneson, Eric Martel, Alessio Castro-Montes, Linton Maina, Said El Mala, Marius Bulter
Mainz (3-3-2-2) : Daniel Batz, Dominik Kohr, Stefan Bell, Kacper Potulski, Danny da Costa, Kaishu Sano, Silvan Widmer, Paul Nebel, Lee Jae-sung, Silas Katompa Mvumpa, Phillip Tietz