FC Köln vs VfL Wolfsburg – Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

1.FC Köln vs VfL Wolfsburg – Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: January 30, 2026 | German Bundesliga | 19:30 GMT | RheinEnergieSTadion, Cologne

Bundesliga action continues as FC Köln host VfL Wolfsburg in what promises to be an intriguing mid-season clash. Köln sit just above mid-table with mixed results recently, while Wolfsburg have won just one of their last five Bundesliga matches.

Football Park believes this game has the tools to offer up an entertaining clash, as usually is the case when it comes to Bundesliga action. Both teams cannot pride themselves on defensive resillience, and the history of this fixture has proven to provide goals.

Key Betting Tip: BTTS at 1.50 Odds on Kwiff represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

This match looks exciting from the outlook of a BTTS bet. Kwiff are offering up some serious deal on this fixture. The hosts have failed to keep a clean sheet in 12 matches, though Wolfsburg are worse off with a run of 15 matches.

odds subject to change.

1.FC Köln vs VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

FC Köln Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Schwäbe; Sebulonsen, Özkacar, Simpson-Pusey, Lund; Krauß, Martel; Thielmann, Maina, El Mala; Ache

VfL Wolfsburg Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Grabara; Kumbedi, Vavro, Jenz, Zehnter; Souza, Gerhardt, Wimmer; Eriksen, Amoura, Pejcinovic.

1.FC Köln vs VfL Wolfsburg: The League Story So Far

1.FC Köln were defeated away at Freiburg in their last league outing. They have scored in four consecutive Bundesliga matches, yet have only won one. This inconsistency has been a pattern of their season, though tend to produce better on home soil.

The away side sit 12th in the league table, five points above the relegation places. Only Frankfurt and bottom-placed FC Heidenheim have conceded more goals than Wolfsburg this season, including shipping eight away at Bayern at the start of the month. They have scored in their last 12 Bundesliga matches, only winning four.

1.FC Köln vs VfL Wolfsburg Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• 26 Aug 2023 // 1. FC Köln 1-2 VfL Wolfsburg
• 25 Feb 2023 // 1. FC Köln 0-2 VfL Wolfsburg
• 07 May 2022 // 1. FC Köln 0-1 VfL Wolfsburg
• 05 Dec 2020 // 1. FC Köln 2-2 VfL Wolfsburg
• 29 Aug 2020 // 1. FC Köln 0-3 VfL Wolfsburg
• 18 Jan 2020 // 1. FC Köln 3-1 VfL Wolfsburg
• 16 Dec 2017 // 1. FC Köln 1-0 VfL Wolfsburg
• 04 Feb 2017 // 1. FC Köln 1-0 VfL Wolfsburg
• 22 Aug 2015 // 1. FC Köln 1-1 VfL Wolfsburg
• 23 May 2015 // 1. FC Köln 2-2 VfL Wolfsburg

1.FC Köln vs VfL Wolfsburg: Recent Matches Analysis

1.FC Köln Last Matches:

• Heidenheim 2-2 Köln – Draw
• Köln 1-3 Bayern Munich – Loss
• Köln 2-1 Mainz – Win
• Freiburg 2-1 Köln – Loss
• Union Berlin 1-0 Köln – Loss

VfL Wolfsburg Last Matches:

• Mainz 3-1 Wolfsburg – Loss
• Wolfsburg 1-1 FC Heidenheim – Draw
• St. Pauli 1-2 Wolfsburg – Win
• Bayern 8-1 Wolfsburg – Heavy Loss
• Wolfsburg 3-4 Freiburg

1.FC Köln vs VfL Wolfsburg Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a home win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

1.FC Köln vs VfL Wolfsburg Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: BTTS at 1.50 - Poor defensive displays from both sides suggests we can expect the goals to be flying in. Our in-house tipster has over 83% confidence in this selection.

**1.FC Köln vs VfL Wolfsburg: Key Players to Watch

Alessio Castro-Montes (1.FC Köln) The Belgian has taken full advantage of a run of games in the side. He has returned three assists in his last three Bundesliga matches, alongside a player of the match peformance in Heidenheim an der Brenz.

Mohammed Amoura (VfL Wolfsburg) The Algerian interational is his sides main attacking threat, scoring in the defeat to Mainz last time out. He has seven Bundesliga goals in 13 starts and will likely have a say in this fixture.

1.FC Köln vs VfL Wolfsburg Match Facts

Referee: To be confirmed

Broadcast Details: BBC Sport Online/BBC iPlayer

Stadium: RheinEnergieSTADION - Located in Köln, Germany - The Stadium holds just over 50,000 fans - The hosts have won three of their nine league home matches this season.

1.FC Köln vs VfL Wolfsburg Final Prediction:

FC Köln 2-2 VfL Wolfsburg — Expect goals and a lively encounter at the RheinEnergieSTadion.