RB Leipzig will welcome FC Koln to the Red Bull Arena this weekend when they clash in their gameweek four Bundesliga encounter.
The hosts are seventh in the standings, while the visitors are currently third in the table, having amassed seven points from a possible seven.
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RB Leipzig vs Koln prediction: This fixture is hanging in the balance
Key statistics
- RB Leipzig have won their last two fixtures.
- FC Koln have won four of their last five matches across all competitions.
- At least three of the last five fixtures of both teams returned at least three total goals.
Correct score prediction: RB Leipzig 2-1 Koln
RB Leipzig will come into this fixture off the back of two wins from their last two Bundesliga matches, scoring three goals and keeping clean sheets in both fixtures.
Although the visiting have been impressive since the start of the season, RB Leipzig have extra impetus to win as their performance have been below par so far..
Pre-match odds and win probability: RB Leipzig are the favourites
- Home: 4/6 (1.67) – 60.00%
- Draw: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.00%
- Away:18/5 (4.60) – 21.70%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
Clearly, the bookmakers fancy RB Leipzig to emerge as the winner in this contest, considering the odds allotted to the hosts. They are fancied at odds of 4/6 (1.67), meaning that they have a chance to e 60.00% get the job done on Saturday.
On the contrary, the visiting side are less fancied with odds of (18/5) 4.60, which translates to a 21.70% chance to win.
Most recent head-to-head: The home side have won their last two meetings
RB Leipzig comes into this contest with the bragging rights, having won their last two head-to-head meetings, scoring 13 goals and conceding one in the process.
That said, they will be weary of the visiting side, considering the form they have shown since the start of the season.
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RB Leipzig preview: RB Leipzig have a depleted squad
The home side are battling with a series of injuries to key players, including Max Finkgrafe and Amadou Haidara, both of whom are suffering from knee injuries.
Benjamin Henrichs has been confined to the treatment table with an ACL injury, while Lukas Klostermann is recovering from a calf injury.
Predicted lineup: Gulacsi(GK), Raum, Lukeba, Orban, Baku, Baumgartner, Seiwald, Banzuzi, Diomande, Romulo & Bakayoko
Last five fixtures
- 13.09.25 – Mainz 0 – 1 RB Leipzig
- 30.08.25 – RB Leipzig 2 – 0 Heidenheim
- 22.08.25 – Bayern Munich 6 – 0 RB Leipzig
- 16.08.25 –Sandhausen 2 – 4 RB Leipzig
- 09.08.25 – Lens 2 – 1 RB Leipzig
Koln preview: Few injuries in the team
Unlike the host, the visiting side have only a few players who will not be involved on Saturday. Luca Kilian is out with a knee injury, while Rav Van Der Berg is being treated for a knee injury. Other than those, the manager has a plethora of options to choose from.
Predicted lineup: Schwabe (GK), Kraub, Schmied, Hubers, Sebulonsen, Bultedo, Hannesson, Martel, Lund, Thielmann & Kaminski
Last five fixtures
- 13.09.25 – Wolfsburg 3 – 3 Koln
- 03.09.25 – SW Essen 1 – 9 FC Koln
- 31.08.25 – FC Koln 4 – 1 Freiburg
- 24.08.25 – Mainz 0 – 1 FC Koln
- 17.08.25 – Regensburg 2 – 1 FC Koln
Player to watch: Jakub Kaminski
Jakub Kaminski has been the standout player for FC Koln since the season began, scoring two goals from three games. His pace and eye for goal will cause the RB Leipzig defence some trouble this weekend.
