RB Leipzig vs FC Koln Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2025

Bundesliga Betting Preview: RB Leipzig vs FC Koln

RB Leipzig host FC Koln in this German Bundesliga meeting at Red Bull Arena, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Back Koln to Cause Leipzig Problems

Koln +0.75 at +102 on the Asian Handicap looks like a sensible plan of attack, with our stake divided between +0.5 and +1.0 when they clash with Leipzig. We’re expecting defeat to be avoided.

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Leipzig Won Last H2H Encounter

RB Leipzig have won two league games on the spin, triumphing 1-0 in their previous Bundesliga encounter. This was on their travels against Mainz 05 at MEWA Arena. The Red Bulls had 44% of possession and four shots on target, with Johan Bakayoko scoring the winner just before half-time.

FC Koln drew on the road in their previous game. A 3-3 scoreline was played out against Wolfsburg at Volkswagen Arena. Lukas Kwasniok's men had 44% possession and managed eight shots on goal, while Gian-Luca Waldschmidt, Isak Bergmann Johannesson and Jakub Kaminski were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Leipzig have won the last two head-to-heads against Koln. The most recent was a 5-1 away win at RheinEnergieSTADION after a 6-0 home victory at Red Bull Arena. In the previous 10 H2H matches, we’ve seen five Leipzig victories, one Koln win and four draws.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	FC Koln	3	2	1	0	8	4	4	8:4	7
7	RB Leipzig	3	2	0	1	3	6	-3	3:6	6

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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts. Leipzig have had 50.5% possession, 475.0 passes and 5.1 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.0 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 14.8 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 6.2 corners.

Xavi Simons and Benjamin Sesko are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while Ridle Baku has 2. Ridle Baku is the leading assists maker on 4, with goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi keeping 3 clean sheets.

Koln have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.9 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts. There’s been an average of 50.5% possession, 5.3 corners awarded and 5.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts.

Gian-Luca Waldschmidt is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Florian Kainz on 3, with Jakub Kaminski and two others bagging 2. Gian-Luca Waldschmidt has been the top assist maker on 3, with Marvin Schwaebe notching one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

RB Leipzig predicted lineup (4-3-3): Peter Gulacsi (GK), Ridle Baku, Willi Orban, Castello Lukeba, David Raum, Ezechiel Banzuzi, Nicolas Seiwald, Christoph Baumgartner, Johan Bakayoko, Rômulo Cardoso, Yan Diomande.

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

RB Leipzig vs FC Koln Prediction & Betting Tips

Be ready for RB Leipzig vs FC Koln with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice, player props to watch and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Koln should be highly competitive in this Bundesliga match. On this basis, we’ll take them at +102 on the Asian Handicap +0.75 feeling optimistic that the underdogs will land a payout.

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Key RB Leipzig vs FC Koln league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Koln in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Leipzig in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Leipzig in 6 of their last 10 games.

Koln +0.75 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 49.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Leipzig 1 - 1 Koln

There are attractive odds of +650 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jan Thielmann Over 0.5 Shots On Target +140

Jan Thielmann (Koln) has recorded one or more shots on goal in his past two league matches. Our opinion is that there’s value for him to cover the Shots on Target line, with betting odds of +140 currently on offer.

Latest Jan Thielmann Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+475

First

+1150

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-213

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Ridle Baku to Score +390

Ridle Baku (Leipzig) has racked up two goals in his past five Bundesliga home games. We’ll take a chance at +390 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Ridle Baku Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+390

First

+1100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-303

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Corners Prediction

Leipzig Under 5.5 Corners +102

Leipzig have had under 5.5 corners in seven straight matches. We’re expecting Leipzig to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners bet on offer at +102.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Leipzig

Total

11.30 5.10 6.20

Home

10.80 5.70 5.10

Away

11.40 5.40 6.00

Koln

Total

10.60 5.30 5.30

Home

10.00 5.50 4.50

Away

10.60 5.70 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-108

Under 10.5

-132

Leipzig Corners

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-110

Koln Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-200

X

+700

2

+210

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RB Leipzig vs FC Koln 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.

Bookies Think Leipzig Most Likely to Win

The bookmakers have RB Leipzig at -161 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 62% chance of winning this Bundesliga clash based on the betting odds. FC Koln are the +380 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Koln are +360 here and the draw is +150, with Leipzig on offer at +114.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -156.

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Full-Time Result

1

-161

X

+320

2

+380

Half-Time Result

1

+114

X

+150

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-455

X2

+120

Draw No Bet

1

-370

2

+245

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-125

2 Hcp +0.75

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+130

Over 2.5

-167

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-156

No

+115

Conrad Harder Favourite to Score the First Goal

Conrad Harder is the First Goalscorer favourite at +500. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +180.

Conrad Harder (Leipzig)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Johan Bakayoko (Leipzig)

First

+235

Anytime

+650

Christoph Baumgartner (Leipzig)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Antonio Nusa (Leipzig)

First

+285

Anytime

+800

Marius Bülter (Koln)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Willi Orbán (Leipzig)

First

+380

Anytime

+1100

Ridle Baku (Leipzig)

First

+390

Anytime

+1100

Xaver Schlager (Leipzig)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Linton Maina (Koln)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Nicolas Seiwald (Leipzig)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Florian Kainz (Koln)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Jusuf Gazibegovic (Koln)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Alessio Castro-Montes (Koln)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Conrad Harder (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+117

Johan Bakayoko (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-133

Antonio Nusa (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-149

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-156

Christoph Baumgartner (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-167

Marius Bülter (Koln)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-189

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-213

Linton Maina (Koln)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-278

Willi Orbán (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-294

Ridle Baku (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-303

Xaver Schlager (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-286

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-333

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-333

Florian Kainz (Koln)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-357

Nicolas Seiwald (Leipzig)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Leipzig Not Beaten in Last Five H2H Clashes at Red Bull Arena

Leipzig have recorded five victories, three draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Koln haven’t lost any of their past three away games. The North Rhine-Westphalia team have managed five victories, three losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Leipzig beat Koln 6-0 when the teams last met at Red Bull Arena. 3 of the past 5 H2H matches at Red Bull Arena have gone the way of Leipzig, with two draws also occurring.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
RB Leipzig Home Stats		5-3-2	3.10	1.90	1.20	5	5	6	4
FC Koln Away Stats		5-2-3	2.40	1.20	1.20	5	5	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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RB Leipzig vs FC Koln Lineups & Team News

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