1. FC Köln vs FSV Mainz 05: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

1. FC Köln vs FSV Mainz 05: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 17, 2026 | The RheinEnergieSTADION | Bundesliga | 14:30 GMT

This Saturday Mainz travel away to Koln in the battle to climb away from the threat of relegation and with an upturn in form behind them we're tipping them to come back with a positive result in this one. Koln however won't be an easy opponent by any means as they have shown moments of brilliance at times across the Bundesliga season.

Key Betting Tip: FSV Mainz 05 Double Chance (Win or Draw) at 1.62 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

1. FC Köln vs FSV Mainz 05 Predicted Lineups:

1. FC Koln (3-4-3): Schwabe, Sebulonsen, Martel, Simpson-Pusey, Thielmann, Krauss, Huseinbasic, Castro-Montes, Schenten, Ache, Kaminski

FSV Mainz 05 (3-5-2): Batz, Da Costa, Bell, Kohr, Widmer, Amiri, Sano, Lee, Veratschnig, Sieb, Tietz

Head to Head Record Evaluation:

1. Mainz 0-1 Koln | 24/08/25
2. Mainz 1-1 Koln | 28/04/24
3. Koln 0-0 Mainz | 10/12/23
4. Koln 1-1 Mainz | 15/04/23
5. Mainz 5-0 Koln | 21/10/22

It's fair to say that throughout the years Koln and Mainz are well acquainted opponents and going by the results it's typically a very even affair regardless of the sides respective forms. It's not much of a goal-fest, despite the one off game in 2022, and so we would advise against betting on a high scoring affair.

Recent 1. FC Köln and FSV Mainz 05 Form Analysis:

Last 5 1. FC Koln Games:

1. Koln 1-1 St. Pauli
2. Leverkusen 2-0 Koln
3. Koln 0-1 Union Berlin
4. Koln 2-1 Lugano
5. FC Heidenheim 2-2 Koln

Koln currently sit 11th in the Bundesliga table and it's not exactly a shock to find out why when we analyse the last 5 games results. The side are winless in the league in their last 4, with the only win coming in a club friendly against Lugano, they have otherwise drawn 2 and lost 2 in their last 4 league games.

Furthermore the attacking numbers aren't the most inspiring for the side, they have only been able to bag 5 in 5 across all competitions, not bad by any means but they will have to up this to climb away from the mid-table. Defensively the side have also had a poor showing being unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 5 whilst seeing 7 hit the back of their own net.

Last 5 FSV Mainz 05 Games:

1. Bayern Munich 2-2 Mainz
2. Mainz 2-0 Samsunspor
3. Mainz 0-0 St. Pauli
4. Union Berlin 2-2 Mainz
5. Mainz 2-1 Heidenheim

Mainz have strangely shown slightly better form in their past 5 despite the fact that they are currently battling the threat of relegation. They have won 2 and drawn 3 meaning they are undefeated across all competitions in their last 5, this includes a very impressive draw away to Bayern Munich.

Offensive numbers also look quite positive for the side as they have managed to bag 8 in 5, very promising for being able to turn their form around. Defensively there is also a lot of promise for Mainz, they have been able to keep 2 clean sheets whilst conceding 5 in 5.

1. FC Köln vs FSV Mainz 05 Predictions:

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 73.4% confidence in FSV Mainz 05 to Win or Draw. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best 1. FC Köln vs FSV Mainz 05 Betting Tips:

Football Park's Best Bet: FSV Mainz 05 Double Chance (Win or Draw) @ 1.62 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted an FSV Mainz 05 Double Chance in this fixture. Their form, individual quality, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players To Watch:

Jakub Kaminski (FC Koln):

Polish international Jakub Kaminski has shown so far this season he is capable of being a key man in the Koln attack. He has been able to record 6 goal contributions making him the joint 2nd highest attacking contributor for the side in the league. Specifically he has scored 5 and provided 1 assist.

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz 05):

Nadiem Amiri has so far this season been the top provider in the league for Mainz and is a huge reason for the sides recent upturn in form. As of writing he has scored 5 and provided 1 assist but huge performances in the past 2 games have been pivotal in the side grabbing 4 points from a possible 6.

1. FC Köln vs FSV Mainz 05 Match Facts:

Broadcast Details: Sky Germany (UK), Sky Germany (Germany), Various Regional Broadcasters (Rest Of World)

Stadium Information: The game will take place at The RheinEnergieSTADION in Koln, Germany, home of 1. FC Koln. The stadium has a capacity of 50,076.