FC Koln vs Mainz Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

Bundesliga Betting Preview: FC Koln vs Mainz

FC Koln welcome Mainz to RheinEnergieSTADION, with kick-off set for 09:30 on Saturday 17 January.

We’re anticipating that Koln and Mainz will both find the net. With this in mind, head to the Both Teams to Score market where you can get a generous -167 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.

FC Koln were beaten 3-1 at RheinEnergieSTADION in their last game. This was at home to Bayern Munich. Lukas Kwasniok's team ended up with just 36% possession and had four shots on target, while Linton Maina was the goalscorer.

Mainz 05 claimed a home win in their previous game. A 2-1 victory occurred against Heidenheim at MEWA Arena. The Rhineland-Palatinate club had 41% possession and recorded six shots on goal, with Silvan Widmer and Nadiem Amiri on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Koln have not lost to Mainz in the past four meetings. Their last clash took place at MEWA Arena, with Koln winning 1-0 away. The previous 10 H2H matches include three Koln victories, two Mainz wins along with five draws.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	FC Koln	24	6	6	12	33	41	-8	33:41	24
14	Mainz 05	24	5	8	11	27	39	-12	27:39	23

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1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts. Koln have had 47.8% possession, 433.2 passes and 3.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.9 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts, while being awarded 5.8 corners.

Said El Mala leads the way with 4 goals, with Gian-Luca Waldschmidt and Jakub Kaminski scoring 2 each. Alessio Castro-Montes is the leading assists maker on 2.

Mainz have won 1, lost 4 and drawn 5, with an average of 0.9 goals from 9.1 attempts and 2.6 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 41.0% possession, 356.8 passes, 4.1 corners in their favour and 4.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 15.1 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal.

Nadiem Amiri has landed 3 goals, Silvan Widmer 2, with Benedict Hollerbach and two others scoring 1. Jae-Sung Lee has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Daniel Batz has one clean sheet to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Koln confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Marvin Schwaebe (GK), Sebastian Sebulonsen, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Cenk Ozkacar, Jakub Kaminski, Isak Bergmann Johannesson, Eric Martel, Alessio Castro-Montes, Linton Maina, Said El Mala, Marius Buelter.

Mainz confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Daniel Batz (GK), Dominik Kohr, Stefan Bell, Kacper Potulski, Danny da Costa, Paul Nebel, Kaishu Sano, Jae-Sung Lee, Silvan Widmer, Silas Katompa Mvumpa, Phillip Tietz.

FC Koln vs Mainz Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for FC Koln vs Mainz with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, sharp corners advice, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Let’s take a chance on the BTTS Yes option when it comes to this Bundesliga clash. We really like the -167 that is available and feel confident that the teams can both find the net.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the Bundesliga action.

Key FC Koln vs Mainz league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 8 Koln games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Koln games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Koln games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Mainz games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Mainz games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Mainz games.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 62.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

There are a wide range of alternative wagers and you might consider the Total Goals option, with roughly similar odds available for an Over 2.5 pick.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -167 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Koln 1 - 1 Mainz

The game ending in a 1-1 draw is available at odds of +510. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jan Thielmann Under 0.5 Shots On Target -164

Jan Thielmann (Koln) has failed to record a shot on goal in six straight Bundesliga matches. Let’s stick with this betting trend and wager him to go under the Shots on Target line at odds of -164.

Latest Jan Thielmann Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+310

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-161

Shots

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

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Nadiem Amiri to Score +340

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) has scored two goals in his past four Bundesliga matches. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +340 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Nadiem Amiri Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-192

Shots

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Koln Under 4.5 Corners +106

Koln have had under 4.5 corners in seven consecutive matches, with Mainz conceding under 4.5 corners in the previous two games. We expect Koln to fall short and this Team Corners wager can be backed at +106.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Koln

Total

8.90 3.10 5.80

Home

8.90 4.60 4.30

Away

11.20 4.10 7.10

Mainz

Total

8.30 4.10 4.20

Home

9.30 5.80 3.50

Away

8.70 4.10 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-106

Koln Corners

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

+104

Mainz Corners

Over 4.5

-119

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-112

X

+650

2

+117

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FC Koln vs Mainz Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

FC Koln are the skinniest price to succeed in this Bundesliga clash, with the favourites afforded a 49% probability based on their +106 betting odds with the bookies. If you’re interested in wagering Mainz 05, you can get +240 for the underdog.

If you think Koln can overcome Mainz, then there’s an Asian Handicap option where the former are -123 with a -0.25 deficit. There’s half your money back in the event of a draw.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. BTTS Yes is available at -164 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

Bettors love the flexibility that hundreds of markets provide and that is for every Bundesliga game. The best football betting sites ensure that their customers always have plenty of options.

Full-Time Result

1

+106

X

+255

2

+240

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+138

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-345

X2

-137

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+138

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-123

2 Hcp +0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+104

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+123

Jakub Kamiński is the market leader at +500 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Marius Bülter (Koln)

First

+205

Anytime

+550

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Benedict Hollerbach (Mainz)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Phillip Tietz (Mainz)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Nelson Weiper (Mainz)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Armindo Sieb (Mainz)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Paul Nebel (Mainz)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Jae-sung Lee (Mainz)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Linton Maina (Koln)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Silas Katompa Mvumpa (Mainz)

First

+380

Anytime

+1000

William Bøving (Mainz)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Arnaud Nordin (Mainz)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

First

+410

Anytime

+1150

Alessio Castro-Montes (Koln)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Silvan Widmer (Mainz)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Tom Krauss (Koln)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Eric Martel (Koln)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Danny Da Costa (Mainz)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Dominik Kohr (Mainz)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Sebastian Soraas Sebulonsen (Koln)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Andreas Hanche-Olsen (Mainz)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+120

Marius Bülter (Koln)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+107

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-105

Benedict Hollerbach (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-128

Phillip Tietz (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-133

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-161

Nelson Weiper (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-164

Armindo Sieb (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-175

Paul Nebel (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-182

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-192

Jae-sung Lee (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-204

Linton Maina (Koln)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-204

Silas Katompa Mvumpa (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-217

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-227

William Bøving (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-250

Arnaud Nordin (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-250

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-244

Alessio Castro-Montes (Koln)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-455

Silvan Widmer (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-526

Tom Krauss (Koln)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-526

Eric Martel (Koln)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Dominik Kohr (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Sebastian Soraas Sebulonsen (Koln)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Danny Da Costa (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Andreas Hanche-Olsen (Mainz)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Phillip Tietz (Mainz)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Marius Bülter (Koln)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-

Linton Maina (Koln)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Arnaud Nordin (Mainz)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

William Bøving (Mainz)

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Silas Katompa Mvumpa (Mainz)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

Jae-sung Lee (Mainz)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-

Paul Nebel (Mainz)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Armindo Sieb (Mainz)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Nelson Weiper (Mainz)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Alessio Castro-Montes (Koln)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Silvan Widmer (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Tom Krauss (Koln)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Eric Martel (Koln)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Danny Da Costa (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-

Dominik Kohr (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Sebastian Soraas Sebulonsen (Koln)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Andreas Hanche-Olsen (Mainz)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Koln haven’t triumphed in four straight games at RheinEnergieSTADION. Lukas Kwasniok's team have five defeats, three victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

Mainz are winless over their previous six games on their travels. The Rhineland-Palatinate club have clocked up five losses, three draws and two wins in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 2.10.

The most recent RheinEnergieSTADION meeting saw Koln draw 0-0 with Mainz. The past 5 H2H meetings at RheinEnergieSTADION have included three draws along with a win each for Koln and Mainz.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
FC Koln Home Stats		3-2-5	3.80	2.00	1.80	7	3	8	2
Mainz Away Stats		2-3-5	3.50	1.40	2.10	8	2	6	4

• 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

FC Koln vs Mainz Lineups & Team News

Always review the Koln vs Mainz team news before locking in your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Bundesliga along with the latest injury news.

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