Mainz vs Cologne Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 21/10/2022

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change

Mainz and Cologne clash at the MEWA ARENA in the Bundesliga on Friday, October 21^st. Cologne can climb into the top four with a victory this week. Read our free predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.

Mainz vs Cologne – Free Betting Tips & Predictions

Cologne are targeting their third win in four Bundesliga assignments when they visit Mainz on Friday. Read our top predictions for this week’s fixture below.

Cologne Double Chance

Cologne twice fought back from a deficit to beat Augsburg last weekend and their eventual 3-2 triumph was their second win in three fixtures. Cologne have tasted defeat just twice in ten matches of the new Bundesliga campaign overall and tough-to-beat Die Geißböcke can take something from their trip to Mainz on Friday. The hosts have yet to lodge a victory at home this term and their search for a first win at the MEWA ARENA could go on past Friday. With Mainz’s underwhelming home record in mind, we recommend backing Cologne in the double chance market.

Over 2.5 Goals

The last three Bundesliga contests featuring Cologne produced a hatful of goals and the net rippled a huge 17 times across their most recent trio of tests. Cologne managed to net eight of those goals themselves and they play with enough free-wheeling energy under Steffen Baumgart to deliver another thrilling tussle when they visit Mainz on Friday. As a consequence, we expect over 2.5 goals to land for the fourth Cologne fixture in a row.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Mainz vs Cologne

Check out our list of the top stats for Friday’s game below alongside a tool to help you choose the most lucrative odds.

• Mainz have yet to win a Bundesliga home game this season.
• Cologne have won two of their last three league fixtures.
• Over 2.5 goals has landed in each of Cologne's last three matches.
• Cologne beat Mainz 3-2 when the teams last met in April.

Head to Head

09/04/22

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Cologne

Mainz

3

2

21/11/21

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Mainz

Cologne

1

1

11/04/21

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Cologne

Mainz

2

3

12/12/20

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Mainz

Cologne

0

1

17/05/20

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Cologne

Mainz

2

2

Last Five - Mainz

19/03/23

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

SC Freiburg

Mainz

1

1

D

11/03/23

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Hertha Berlin

Mainz

1

1

D

04/03/23

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

TSG Hoffenheim

Mainz

0

1

W

24/02/23

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Borussia M'gladbach

Mainz

0

4

W

19/02/23

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Bayer Leverkusen

Mainz

2

3

W

Last Five - Cologne

18/03/23

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Borussia Dortmund

Cologne

6

1

L

10/03/23

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Bochum

Cologne

2

0

L

04/03/23

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Union Berlin

Cologne

0

0

D

25/02/23

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Wolfsburg

Cologne

2

0

L

18/02/23

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

VfB Stuttgart

Cologne

3

0

L

Mainz vs Cologne Team News & Injuries

Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Friday’s Bundesliga encounter between Mainz and Cologne below.

Mainz Predicted Lineup

Maxim Leitsch and Silvan Widmer are both out injured, though fellow defender Stefan Bell should return in time from an illness. Up front, Marlon Mustapha is still working his way back from a hip complaint, though he won't be back in action until next month.

Predicted Lineup for Mainz: Zentner – Fernandez, Kohr, Hack – da Costa, Barreiro, Stach, Martin – Onisiwo, Jae-Sung, Ingvartsen

Cologne Predicted Lineup

Julian Chabot is out injured for Cologne at the back, while midfielders Dejan Ljubicic and Mathias Olesen are also absent. Further forward, Jan Thielmann, Tim Lemperle and Sebastian Andersson are also ruled out with various ailments.

Predicted Lineup for Cologne: Schwabe – Schmitz, Kilian, Hubers, Hector – Skhiri, Huseinbašić, Duda, Martel – Maina, Tigges

Mainz vs Cologne Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the last meeting between these clubs?

Cologne beat Mainz 3-2 when the teams last met in April.

What time does this fixture kick off?

The game is scheduled to start at 19:30 BST.

Where can I find the best odds for this game?

Check out our table of odds above to find some of the best prices for Friday’s contest.