Mainz vs. FC Cologne Score Prediction

Bo Svensson’s Mainz take on Steffen Baumgart’s Cologne in Bundesliga action this Friday. After ten fixtures played in Germany’s top table, Mainz are in 11 with 15 points to their name, while Cologne are a point above in seventh.

This matchup could go either way in Mainz, and we take a look at the latest soccer odds and give you our Mainz vs Cologne score prediction.

Matchup Preview

Mainz and Cologne are separated by just one point, so we could see a tight and cagey game unfold at MEWA Arena this Friday.

In the current Bundesliga standings, the away team are nicely placed in seventh, and three points on the road on Friday will lift the Billy Goats into joint second before the others play.

This is also a huge fixture for the hosts, as they will leapfrog Cologne into joint third with a win. On paper, there is not a lot to split these two, and we should be in for an entertaining Bundesliga fixture on Friday.

Mainz vs. FC Cologne Odds Breakdown

With this one taking place on their own patch, Mainz are the slight favorites with the bookies. At the time of writing, you can get the solid price of +120 for a home win, while the draw is available at +240.

Three points would be massive for the away side, but Cologne are the underdogs at +230. Take a look at our Mainz vs Cologne score prediction at the end of our in-depth preview. 

Mainz vs. FC Cologne Betting Preview 

Mainz

Mainz finished eighth last term, and they could be in for a similar season this time around. Having played ten games, the 05ers have won four, drawn three, and lost three, occupying 11 spot in the Bundesliga standings with 15 points to their name.

However, with the top half of the table being so tight, three points will take them into joint third before the other Bundesliga teams play over the course of the weekend.

Cup Fixtures

Mainz are unbeaten in three league and cup fixtures. Svensson’s side drew at home with RB Leipzig before securing back-to-back away wins at Werder Bremen and VFB Lubeck (German Cup).

They have been outstanding away from home this season, winning six of eight across all competitions. However, Mainz are still searching for their first home victory. They have drawn three and lost one of their opening four Bundesliga matches at MEWA Arena.

The 05ers will be buoyed after the two recent away wins, but they need to start doing the business on their own patch. Can they finally pick up their first home victory of the season this Friday?

FC Cologne

Cologne finished in seventh last term and nicked the final European place in the Bundesliga. Overall, they claimed 14 wins, drew ten times, and suffered ten losses. They finished with 52 points to their name, just six points shy of the UEFA Champions League places.

The Billy Goats have made a decent start to this campaign, as they have picked up four wins, suffered two losses and have drawn four of their opening ten league fixtures. Baumgart’s boys lie seventh right now, collecting 16 points thus far.

Cologne’s Suffering

Cologne suffered their first away league loss of the season in their previous away fixture, losing 5-2 at Borussia Monchengladbach.

However, they bounced back with a hard-fought 3-2 win in a thriller with Augsburg at RheinEnergieStadion last Sunday.

Three points on their travels this Friday would be priceless for Cologne, but can they defy the bookmakers and leave with a win? Read on for our Mainz vs Cologne score prediction.

Mainz vs. FC Cologne Pick and Prediction

With plenty of games coming on the Bundesliga schedule before the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, both sides will be hoping to put a good run of form together.

Due to their UEFA Europa Conference League commitments, Cologne still have seven games to play before the break.  

Who to Bet On?

The away team would love a win in Mainz on Friday, but a point would be a decent outcome for Cologne. The duo are close in the table, and we fancy this to end in a draw at MEWA Arena.

Our Mainz vs Cologne score prediction is the 1-1 draw, which is available at the generous odds of +550. Also, you can get +333 for the draw and both teams to score.

Final Score Prediction: Mainz 1-1 Cologne (+550)

Bundesliga Pick: Draw and Both Teams to Score (+333)

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