SC Freiburg vs 1. FC Koln Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

SC Freiburg vs 1. FC Koln Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 25th, 2026 | Europa-Park Stadion | Bundesliga | 16:30 (GMT)

Die Geißböcke travel to Germany’s deep south in an attempt to bridge the gap between themselves and the hosts in the top eight. Both sides are firmly in the midtable region, safe from relegation but looking up at the European spots.

Key Betting Tip: Freiburg to Win at 1.95 odds (Kwiff Bet) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

SC Freiburg vs 1. FC Koln Predicted Lineups

SC Freiburg Predicted XI: Atubolu (GK), Kubler, Ginter, Ogbus, Makengo; Eggestein, Manzambi, Treu, Holer, Grifo, Matanovic

Team News: Lienhart and Kyereh continue to be big first-team absences for Freiburg.

1. FC Koln Predicted XI: Schwabe (GK), Ozkacar, van den Berg, Sebulonsen; Castro-Montes, Martel, Johannesson, Kaminski; Maina, El Mala, Bulter

Team News: Starting centre half, Simpson-Pusey, is absent due to a hip injury he picked up last time out. Koln’s injury list continues with Heintz, Schmied, Kilian, and Hubers all unavailable too.

SC Freiburg vs 1. FC Koln Current League Standings

Breisgau-Brasilianer are currently 8th in the German Bundesliga, with 24 points from 18 games. They have scored 29 goals, conceded 31, and are five points away from a European football-warranting top-six spot.

Koln are two places behind Freiburg in 10th. They have 20 points from 18 games, having scored 27 goals and conceded 30. This leaves them nine points from the top six, and seven points from the bottom three.

SC Freiburg vs 1. FC Koln Head-to-Head Timeline

A regular modern-day top-flight fixture, in this pair's last 22 meetings, Freiburg have won 13 times, Koln have won seven times, and there have been two draws. The reverse fixture this season saw Koln thump Freiburg at home.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• August 2025: Koln 4-1 Freiburg (Bundesliga)
• May 2024: Koln 0-0 Freiburg (Bundesliga)
• December 2023: Freiburg 2-0 Koln (Bundesliga)
• April 2023: Koln 0-1 Freiburg (Bundesliga)
• November 2022: Freiburg 2-0 Koln (Bundesliga)

Recent SC Freiburg and 1. FC Koln Matches Analysis

SC Freiburg Last 5 Matches:

• Augsburg 2-2 Freiburg (Bundesliga)
• RB Leipzig 2-0 Freiburg (Bundesliga)
• Freiburg 2-1 Hamburger SV (Bundesliga)
• Wolfsburg 3-4 Freiburg (Bundesliga)
• Freiburg 1-1 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)

Notably, Freiburg play in the Europa League against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday night, handing them a much more congested fixture list than their opponents, and less rest before Sunday. The excellent form which saw them lose three times in 23 games between August and January has stuttered in the last week, losing to Leipzig and drawing with Augsburg.

1. FC Koln Last 5 Matches:

• Koln 2-1 Mainz (Bundesliga)
• Koln 1-3 Bayern Munchen (Bundesliga)
• Heidenheim 2-2 Koln (Bundesliga)
• Koln 0-1 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
• Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 Koln (Bundesliga)

The Billy Goats got their second win in 12 games last time out against strugglers Mainz. After a strong start to the season, poor form over the winter months has seen them slip down the Bundesliga rankings.

SC Freiburg vs 1. FC Koln Predictions

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

SC Freiburg vs 1. FC Koln Best Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Freiburg to Win @ 1.95 (Kwiff Bet - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a home victory in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: SC Freiburg vs 1. FC Koln

Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg): With seven goal contributions in the Bundesliga this season, and an additional six in the DfB Pokal and Europa League. Freiburg’s Italian stalwart may no longer be able to play a full 90 of football, but he can still contribute more than most.

Said El Mala (Koln): Koln’s breakout star of the season, who recently received his first senior call-up for Germany, has seven Bundesliga goals this season from the wing. At 19, his maturity is impressive, regularly contributing with game-winning moments.

SC Freiburg vs 1. FC Koln Match Facts

Broadcast Details: Amazon Prime UK

Stadium Information: Located in the Brühl district of Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, this modern arena sits directly adjacent to the city’s municipal airport. Completed and opened in 2021, it replaced the ageing Dreisamstadion as the home of SC Freiburg. It features a sustainable design with one of the world's largest solar roofs on a football stadium and has a capacity of 34,700 spectators.

Referee: Bastian Dankert (Germany)