FC Koln vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Feb 2025

Koln Look Great Value

There are several reasons to back Koln on the Full-Time Result betting market, especially at value odds of -128. We think that the favourites will prove too strong for Fortuna.

2-2 Draw in Pair’s Last Encounter

FC Koln have won their last three home games. Most recently, they lost 3-0 on the road at MDCC-Arena against Magdeburg. The Billy Goats managed five shots on target and had 51% possession.

Fortuna Dusseldorf claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-1 win occurred against Hertha BSC at Merkur Spiel-Arena. Daniel Thioune's team had four shots on goal and 43% possession, while Dzenan Pejcinovic netted twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fortuna have not lost to Koln in the past three meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 2-2 draw at Merkur Spiel-Arena. The past 3 H2H matches have involved two draws and one Fortuna win.

7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. Koln have had 49.7% possession and 6.3 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.8 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts, while being awarded 5.3 corners.

Top scorer is Damion Downs on 4 goals, while Tim Lemperle has racked up 3 and Dejan Ljubicic 2. The leading assistor is Linton Maina with 4.

Fortuna have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 4.9 shots on goal, 11.8 attempts and 2.1 goals. The Flingeraner average 50.4% possession, 5.1 corners taken and 5.8 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 13.2 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal.

Dawid Kownacki is top of the team’s scoring charts with 7, Isak Bergmann Johannesson is on 5 and Dzenan Pejcinovic on 4. Look no further than Moritz-Broni Kwarteng for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Koln confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Marvin Schwaebe (GK), Timo Huebers, Joel Schmied, Dominique Heintz, Jusuf Gazibegovic, Mathias Olesen, Florian Kainz, Leart Paqarada, Dejan Ljubicic, Imad Rondic, Linton Maina.

Fortuna Dusseldorf confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Florian Kastenmeier (GK), Valgeir Lunddal Fridriksson, Tim Oberdorf, Jamil Siebert, Moritz Heyer, Giovanni Haag, Isak Bergmann Johannesson, Dzenan Pejcinovic, Shinta Appelkamp, Myron van Brederode, Dawid Kownacki.

FC Koln vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Prediction & Betting Tips

We think that Koln can win this 2. Bundesliga game and we’re drawn to the odds of -128 which look like value. Our pick is appealing and we’re confident this selection will be on the money.

We use the injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football tips. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key FC Koln vs Fortuna Dusseldorf league stats:

• Koln have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Koln have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Koln have won 3 consecutive games at home.

Koln to Win Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 56.2% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

If you’re wanting bigger odds about Koln, then there are a number of alternatives including the Asian Handicap, Double Result and the Result & Both Teams to Score markets.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Koln 2 - 1 Fortuna

Koln are available to back at +700 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Corners Prediction

Koln Over 5.5 Corners -119

There’s been an average of 6.80 corners for Koln in their past 5 games, with the corner count against Fortuna Dusseldorf going over 5.5 in their last four away matches. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Koln Team Corners line to get covered at -119.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Koln

Total

11.60 6.30 5.30

Home

10.80 6.70 4.10

Away

11.40 6.00 5.40

Fortuna

Total

10.90 5.10 5.80

Home

10.30 5.70 4.60

Away

11.30 5.10 6.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-106

Under 10.5

-132

Koln Corners

Over 5.5

-119

Under 5.5

-119

Fortuna Corners

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-135

Most Corners

1

-156

X

+575

2

+148

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FC Koln vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Odds

The bookies betting odds have FC Koln as -114 favourites for this 2. Bundesliga clash, implying that they are 53% likely to win the match. Fortuna Dusseldorf are the outsiders at +290 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting match.

If you fancy FC Koln but want money back if this 2. Bundesliga match is a draw, then you can get -244. You can bet on Fortuna Dusseldorf at +185 on the Draw No Bet market.

Full-Time Result

1

-114

X

+250

2

+290

Half-Time Result

1

+140

X

+133

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-435

12

-370

X2

-122

Draw No Bet

1

-244

2

+185

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-112

2 Hcp +0.5

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+116

Over 2.5

-159

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+130

FC Koln vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Koln vs Fortuna team news.

The 2. Bundesliga squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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