FC Köln vs Wolfsburg Tips, Predictions and 12/1 Bet Builder – Bundesliga

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FC Köln vs Wolfsburg Match Preview

FC Köln vs Wolfsburg – Tips, Predictions and 12/1 Bet Builder

Bundesliga | 30 January | 19:30
Venue: RheinEnergieStadion


FC Köln vs Wolfsburg Preview

FC Köln continued their frustrating Bundesliga campaign last weekend after slipping to a 2–1 defeat away at Freiburg, a result that leaves the hosts with just one win from their last 10 league matches. Despite sitting in a respectable 10th place, Köln’s recent form has been worrying, with six defeats in that run highlighting a lack of consistency.

That solitary victory came via a 2–1 home win over Mainz, and Köln will take some confidence from their tendency to be involved in high-scoring encounters, with goals regularly flowing at both ends this season.

Wolfsburg arrive in Cologne in similarly shaky form. Daniel Bauer’s side were beaten 3–1 away at Mainz last time out and now sit 12th in the Bundesliga table. Wolfsburg have managed just one win in their last five league matches, a narrow 2–1 home success over St Pauli, while losing three times during that spell.

Like their hosts, Wolfsburg games have rarely lacked entertainment, and defensive vulnerabilities on both sides suggest chances should be plentiful on Friday night.

Koln v Wolfsburg

30 Jan 19:30 - Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga
30 Jan 19:30
Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
14/25

Reason for Tip

FC Köln vs Wolfsburg – Tips, Predictions & 12/1 Bet Builder

Bundesliga | 30 January | 19:30
Venue: RheinEnergieStadion


FC Köln vs Wolfsburg Preview

FC Köln continued their frustrating Bundesliga campaign last weekend after slipping to a 2–1 defeat away at Freiburg, a result that leaves the hosts with just one win from their last 10 league matches. Despite sitting in a respectable 10th place, Köln’s recent form has been worrying, with six defeats in that run highlighting a lack of consistency.

That solitary victory came via a 2–1 home win over Mainz, and Köln will take some confidence from their tendency to be involved in high-scoring encounters, with goals regularly flowing at both ends this season.

Wolfsburg arrive in Cologne in similarly shaky form. Daniel Bauer’s side were beaten 3–1 away at Mainz last time out and now sit 12th in the Bundesliga table. Wolfsburg have managed just one win in their last five league matches, a narrow 2–1 home success over St Pauli, while losing three times during that spell.

Like their hosts, Wolfsburg games have rarely lacked entertainment, and defensive vulnerabilities on both sides suggest chances should be plentiful on Friday night.

30 Jan 19:30 - Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga
30 Jan 19:30
Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals
13/20

Reason for Tip

30 Jan 19:30 - Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga
30 Jan 19:30
Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga

Mohamed Amoura 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
51/100

Reason for Tip

 

 

30 Jan 19:30 - Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga
30 Jan 19:30
Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga

Said El Mala 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
2/9

Reason for Tip

30 Jan 19:30 - Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga
30 Jan 19:30
Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga

Eric Martel to be Carded

Player To Be Carded
7/2

Reason for Tip

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Current Form Guide

FC Köln: L L D L W

Wolfsburg: L L W L D

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Team News and Predicted Line-Ups

FC Köln Team News

Köln remain short in defence, with Timo Hübers ruled out for the season and Luca Kilian not expected back until late spring. As a result, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Eric Martel and Rav van den Berg are likely to form a makeshift back three.

In attack, in-form Said El Mala should again feature alongside Ragnar Ache and Marius Bülter.

Possible XI:
Schwäbe; Sebulonsen, Martel, Van den Berg; Maina, Kaminski, Krauss, Castro-Montes; Bülter, Ache, El Mala


Wolfsburg Team News

The visitors are without Bence Dárdai, Joakim Maehle and top scorer Jonas Wind. Aaron Zehnter is expected to deputise at left-back, while Maximilian Arnold and Yannick Gerhardt anchor midfield.

Dženan Pejčinović is likely to lead the line, supported by Patrick Wimmer, Christian Eriksen and Mohamed Amoura.

Possible XI:
Grabara; Kumbedi, Vavro, Jenz, Zehnter; Arnold, Gerhardt; Wimmer, Eriksen, Amoura; Pejčinović

FC Köln vs Wolfsburg Prediction

With both sides struggling for consistency and defensive solidity, this matchup looks primed for goals. Köln’s home advantage may help them avoid defeat, but Wolfsburg carry enough attacking quality to cause problems, making a tight and open contest likely.

FC Köln vs Wolfsburg Betting Tips

TipMan Bet Builder

Both Teams To Score

Over 2.5 Goals

Mohamed Amoura 1+ Shots On Target

Said El Mala 1+ Shots On Target

Eric Martel To Be Carded

🔥 Estimated Odds: ~ 12.00+ (dependent on bookmaker)

Koln v Wolfsburg

30 Jan 19:30 - Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga
30 Jan 19:30
Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
14/25

Reason for Tip

FC Köln vs Wolfsburg – Tips, Predictions & 12/1 Bet Builder

Bundesliga | 30 January | 19:30
Venue: RheinEnergieStadion


FC Köln vs Wolfsburg Preview

FC Köln continued their frustrating Bundesliga campaign last weekend after slipping to a 2–1 defeat away at Freiburg, a result that leaves the hosts with just one win from their last 10 league matches. Despite sitting in a respectable 10th place, Köln’s recent form has been worrying, with six defeats in that run highlighting a lack of consistency.

That solitary victory came via a 2–1 home win over Mainz, and Köln will take some confidence from their tendency to be involved in high-scoring encounters, with goals regularly flowing at both ends this season.

Wolfsburg arrive in Cologne in similarly shaky form. Daniel Bauer’s side were beaten 3–1 away at Mainz last time out and now sit 12th in the Bundesliga table. Wolfsburg have managed just one win in their last five league matches, a narrow 2–1 home success over St Pauli, while losing three times during that spell.

Like their hosts, Wolfsburg games have rarely lacked entertainment, and defensive vulnerabilities on both sides suggest chances should be plentiful on Friday night.

30 Jan 19:30 - Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga
30 Jan 19:30
Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals
13/20

Reason for Tip

30 Jan 19:30 - Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga
30 Jan 19:30
Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga

Mohamed Amoura 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
51/100

Reason for Tip

 

 

30 Jan 19:30 - Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga
30 Jan 19:30
Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga

Said El Mala 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
2/9

Reason for Tip

30 Jan 19:30 - Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga
30 Jan 19:30
Köln vs Wolfsburg - Bundesliga

Eric Martel to be Carded

Player To Be Carded
7/2

Reason for Tip

Conclusion

Neither FC Köln nor Wolfsburg come into this contest in convincing form, but both sides have shown an ability to score while struggling defensively. Köln’s home advantage at the RheinEnergieStadion could prove decisive, yet Wolfsburg should remain competitive throughout, making goals and a closely fought encounter the most likely outcome.

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