FC Koln vs Freiburg Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2025

Bundesliga Betting Preview: FC Koln vs Freiburg

FC Koln host Freiburg in this German Bundesliga encounter at RheinEnergieSTADION, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Sunday 31 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Under 2.5 Looks the Value Bet

There’s an opportunity to back Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market at odds of -128. This looks like an attractive bet, with Koln and Freiburg set to play out a low-scoring contest.

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Goalless Draw in Previous H2H Meeting

FC Koln won their last game 1-0. This was an away victory at MEWA Arena against Mainz 05. Lukas Kwasniok's side had 47% possession and recorded two shots on target, with Marius Buelter bagging a late winning goal.

Freiburg were beaten in their previous game, losing 3-1 at home to Augsburg at Europa-Park Stadion. The Breisgau-Brazilians had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 60% possession and four shots on goal, with Vincenzo Grifo on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Freiburg are unbeaten in the past four matches against Koln, with the last encounter ending in a 0-0 draw at RheinEnergieSTADION. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved five Freiburg wins, three Koln victories and two draws.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	FC Koln	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	1:0	3
16	Freiburg	1	0	0	1	1	3	-2	1:3	0

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Koln have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts. Lukas Kwasniok's team have averaged 53.3% possession and 5.8 corners per match, conceding 0.8 goals and 5.0 corners from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts.

Top goalscorer is Gian-Luca Waldschmidt on 4 goals, while Florian Kainz has bagged 3 and Tim Lemperle 2. Gian-Luca Waldschmidt is the leading assists maker with 4, while goalie Marvin Schwaebe has one clean sheet.

Freiburg have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 4.4 shots on goal, 12.5 attempts and 1.6 goals. The Breisgau-Brazilians average 53.6% possession, 434.6 passes, 3.8 corners awarded and 3.6 corners against, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 11.1 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Lucas Hoeler has top scored with 4, while Ritsu Doan, Johan Manzambi and Maximilian Eggestein are next on 2. Vincenzo Grifo has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

FC Koln predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Marvin Schwabe (GK), Joël Schmied, Timo Hübers, Tom Krauß, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson, Eric Martel, Kristoffer Lund, Jan Thielmann, Jakub Kaminski, Marius Bülter.

Freiburg predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Noah Atubolu (GK), Lukas Kübler, Matthias Ginter, Philipp Lienhart, Christian Günter, Maximilian Eggestein, Yuito Suzuki, Eren Dinkci, Johan Manzambi, Vincenzo Grifo, Lucas Höler.

FC Koln vs Freiburg Prediction & Betting Tips

Take in the full FC Koln vs Freiburg betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to sharp corners advice, player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We can’t resist the opportunity to back Under 2.5 for this Bundesliga encounter. This wager gives us the opportunity to land odds of -128 and we feel confident of securing a return.

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Key FC Koln vs Freiburg league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 56.2% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

If you’re hunting larger odds, there’s the opportunity to not only back the Under 2.5 Goals selection but also back a specific team to win. The Result & Total Goals market presents this opportunity.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Koln 1 - 1 Freiburg

One bet that has caught our eye is a 1-1 correct score draw. This selection is available at +500 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matthias Ginter Over 0.5 Shots On Target +310

Matthias Ginter (Freiburg) has bagged one or more shots on goal in his past two Bundesliga games. Out of the prop bets currently on offer, we’re opting for the +310 when it comes to this Shots on Target wager.

Latest Matthias Ginter Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+900

First

+2000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Shots

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-

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Jan Thielmann To Score +400

Jan Thielmann (Koln) can be backed at +400 to score. We’re happy to take this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Jan Thielmann Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-147

Shots

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -102

We’ve seen an average 11.60 corners in the past five Koln home games, while there has been over 9.5 corners in two straight Koln matches. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the Total Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of -102 that the teams go over.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Koln

Total

10.80 5.80 5.00

Home

10.60 6.20 4.40

Away

10.70 5.90 4.80

Freiburg

Total

7.40 3.80 3.60

Home

8.00 3.40 4.60

Away

7.80 3.60 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-143

Koln Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Freiburg Corners

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-163

Most Corners

1

-164

X

+650

2

+185

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FC Koln vs Freiburg Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Tight Affair Likely According to the Betting Sites

The bookies have betting odds of +143 for FC Koln to win this Bundesliga clash, while you could instead opt for Freiburg at +180, with the draw being the third Full-Time Result option at +240.

For those wanting some insurance backing Koln, taking the -0.25 Asian Handicap option means a half stake return if it’s a draw. There’s +108 that they manage to beat Freiburg on this market.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -128.

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Full-Time Result

1

+143

X

+240

2

+180

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+115

2

+235

Double Chance

1X

-238

12

-333

X2

-185

Draw No Bet

1

-135

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+108

2 Hcp +0.25

-135

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-132

Over 2.5

+102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-128

No

-105

Lucas Holer Favourite to Find the Net First

Lucas Holer is priced at +650 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +280 to find the net anytime.

Lucas Holer (Freiburg)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Marius Bülter (Koln)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Chukwubuike Adamu (Freiburg)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Noah Weißhaupt (Freiburg)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Derry Scherhant (Freiburg)

First

+430

Anytime

+900

Eren Dinkçi (Freiburg)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Linton Maina (Koln)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

First

+510

Anytime

+1150

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

First

+525

Anytime

+1150

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Merlin Röhl (Freiburg)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Florian Kainz (Koln)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Patrick Osterhage (Freiburg)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Nicolas Höfler (Freiburg)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Jusuf Gazibegovic (Koln)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Jacob Christensen (Koln)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Leart Paqarada (Koln)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Matthias Ginter (Freiburg)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Tom Krauss (Koln)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Eric Martel (Koln)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Maximilian Eggestein (Freiburg)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Sebastian Soraas Sebulonsen (Koln)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-111

Marius Bülter (Koln)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-132

Lucas Holer (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-141

Chukwubuike Adamu (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-154

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-147

Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-154

Noah Weißhaupt (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-192

Linton Maina (Koln)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-192

Derry Scherhant (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-222

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-227

Florian Kainz (Koln)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-238

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-250

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

Eren Dinkçi (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-250

Jacob Christensen (Koln)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-333

Merlin Röhl (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-345

Jusuf Gazibegovic (Koln)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-370

Leart Paqarada (Koln)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Patrick Osterhage (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Nicolas Höfler (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Tom Krauss (Koln)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Eric Martel (Koln)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Sebastian Soraas Sebulonsen (Koln)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Matthias Ginter (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Maximilian Eggestein (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-714

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Lucas Holer (Freiburg)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Florian Kainz (Koln)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Marius Bülter (Koln)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Eren Dinkçi (Freiburg)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Derry Scherhant (Freiburg)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Noah Weißhaupt (Freiburg)

Over 1.5

-108

Under 1.5

-

Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Chukwubuike Adamu (Freiburg)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Merlin Röhl (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Nicolas Höfler (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Jusuf Gazibegovic (Koln)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Jacob Christensen (Koln)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Leart Paqarada (Koln)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Matthias Ginter (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-

Tom Krauss (Koln)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Eric Martel (Koln)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Maximilian Eggestein (Freiburg)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Sebastian Soraas Sebulonsen (Koln)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-

Koln Tough to Defeat in Recent Home Games

Koln have not lost at RheinEnergieSTADION in the past three matches. The Billy Goats have collected seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 0.70.

Freiburg have avoided defeat in their last seven away matches. The Baden-Wurttemberg side have finished with five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Koln were involved in a 0-0 draw when last meeting Freiburg at RheinEnergieSTADION. The previous 5 H2H matches at RheinEnergieSTADION have led to two wins each and a solitary draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
FC Koln Home Stats		7-2-1	2.40	1.70	0.70	4	6	6	4
Freiburg Away Stats		5-2-3	2.80	1.10	1.70	6	4	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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FC Koln vs Freiburg Lineups & Team News

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