Karlsruher vs FC Koln Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Mar 2025

Koln Look Set to Land the Spoils

It might be rewarding to back Koln when they go up against Karlsruher. There’s plenty of value in the +105 that the visitors get over the line and we’re therefore going to wager on the Full-Time Result market.

Teams Drew 4-4 in Previous H2H Clash

Karlsruher SC won their last game, beating Magdeburg at home. It was a 3-1 victory at BBBank Wildpark. Christian Eichner's side recorded just 36% possession and had four shots on target, with Nicolai Rapp, Christoph Kobald and Marvin Wanitzek among the goals.

FC Koln played Fortuna Dusseldorf at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at RheinEnergieSTADION. The Billy Goats boasted 56% possession and had four shots on goal, while Florian Kainz was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We saw Koln draw 4-4 at home to Karlsruher at RheinEnergieSTADION when the teams last went head-to-head.

Karlsruher have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. KSC have averaged 45.3% possession and 4.5 corners per game, with the opposition getting 2.1 goals from 6.0 shots on goal, 12.9 attempts and 6.2 corners.

Marvin Wanitzek is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Fabian Schleusener and Budu Zivzivadze each have 3. Marvin Wanitzek and Luca Pfeiffer are tied for the most assists on 2.

Koln have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. There’s been an average of 50.2% possession, 6.5 corners taken and 5.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.9 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts.

Damion Downs has top scored with 4, while Florian Kainz, Dejan Ljubicic and Tim Lemperle are next on 2. Linton Maina is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 5.

Confirmed Lineups

Karlsruher confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Max Weiss (GK), Christoph Kobald, Marcel Franke, Marcel Beifus, Sebastian Jung, Dzenis Burnic, Nicolai Rapp, Marvin Wanitzek, Lasse Guenther, Mikkel Kaufmann, Fabian Schleusener.

FC Koln confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Marvin Schwaebe (GK), Timo Huebers, Joel Schmied, Dominique Heintz, Jusuf Gazibegovic, Eric Martel, Florian Kainz, Max Finkgrafe, Dejan Ljubicic, Linton Maina, Damion Downs.

Karlsruher vs FC Koln Prediction & Betting Tips

We think that Koln can claim a 2. Bundesliga win and there’s the opportunity to get odds of +105 that this prediction is proved correct. The price holds enough appeal for us to place a wager.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert football recommendations. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Karlsruher vs FC Koln league stats:

• Koln have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Koln have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Karlsruher have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Karlsruher have lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Koln to Win Probability

The betting sites make it a 48.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

There are several options to side with Koln in addition to the match winner market. One option is to wager them to be leading at the interval and final whistle, along with the Asian Handicap.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Karlsruher 1 - 2 Koln

Koln can be backed to win 2-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +700 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -139

The 10.5 Total Corners line has been covered in four straight Koln away games, while there has been an average of 12.00 corners in the last 5 matches involving Karlsruher. The two sides should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of -139 are available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Karlsruher

Total

10.70 4.50 6.20

Home

10.70 5.90 4.80

Away

10.80 5.00 5.80

Koln

Total

11.50 6.50 5.00

Home

10.50 6.60 3.90

Away

11.40 6.00 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+104

Under 10.5

-147

Karlsruher Corners

Over 4.5

-106

Under 4.5

-132

Koln Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-139

Most Corners

1

+133

X

+575

2

-139

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Karlsruher vs FC Koln Odds

For this 2. Bundesliga match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean FC Koln are the +104 favourite to win and that means a 49% chance of winning. Karlsruher SC are regarded as the least likely winner at +235.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored.

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Full-Time Result

1

+235

X

+255

2

+104

Half-Time Result

1

+265

X

+130

2

+155

Double Chance

1X

-147

12

-385

X2

-333

Draw No Bet

1

+145

2

-185

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-102

2 Hcp -0.25

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+102

Over 2.5

-137

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+115

Karlsruher vs FC Koln Lineups & Team News

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

The 2. Bundesliga squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

Karlsruher SC Team Page FC Koln Team Page