Koln vs Freiburg Prediction: Freiburg is the favorite to take all 3 points

Koln vs Freiburg Prediction and Odds on 31 August 2025

FC Köln return to home action after a promising start to the season, but they have struggled for consistency in converting chances into victories. The defence has occasionally faltered, leaving gaps that can be exploited by quick and disciplined teams. Freiburg is breathing with confidence from their historical edge over Koln and recent performances away from home. Freiburg is adept at counterattacking and exploiting defensive lapses, which could trouble a Koln side that is still finding its rhythm. 

Koln: Forms and Statistics

Koln have struggled for consistency this season, especially at home, where they have dropped valuable points. Their attack has been blunt at times, and defensive lapses have cost them in close games. A lack of clinical finishing has made it difficult to turn possession into victories at the RheinEnergieStadion.

Koln - Lineups

🔖 Koln Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Schwäbe; Schmied, Hübers, Krauß; Sebulonsen, Jóhannesson, Martel, Lund; Waldschmidt, Kamiński

Baku, Orbán, Lukeba, Raum; Schlager, Seiwald, Baumgartner; Bakayoko, Openda, Nusa

⛔️ Unavailable: Ache, Kainz

👤 Head Coach: Lukas Kwasniok

Freiburg: Forms and Statistics

Freiburg remain competitive but their away form has been mixed. They can grind out results against stronger opposition, yet inconsistency in midfield control has held them back. While their defensive structure keeps them in matches, scoring goals on the road has been their main challenge.

Freiburg - Lineups

🔖 Freiburg Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Atubolu;  Günter,  Lienhart, Ginter, Kübler; Manzambi, Eggestein; Grifo, Suzuki, Dinkçi; Höler

⛔️ Unavailable: Matanović, Rosenfelder, Beste, Treu, Kyereh, Osterhage

👤 Head Coach: Julian Schuster

Koln vs Freiburg: Betting Tips & Odds

• In the last 6 games between Koln and Freiburg, bet on under 2.5 goals has played. The bet is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for odds of 1.84 odds;
• In 9 of the last 10 games between Koln and Freiburg, bet on under 4.5 card has played. The bet is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for odds of 1.31 odds;
• In 6 of the last 8 games between Koln and Freiburg, bet on under 10.5 corners has played. The bet is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for odds of 1.52 odds;

Koln vs Freiburg match prediction 31 August 2025

Despite their good start to the season, Koln have struggled to maintain consistent form at home. They tend to drop points against teams that defend well and counter effectively. But Freiburg have a strong record against Koln in recent encounters, winning 11 of the last 16 matches. They are particularly effective on the counterattack and have shown resilience on the road.

Expect a competitive match with Freiburg likely to exploit Kol's defensive lapses. Koln may score, but Freiburg’s overall quality and tactical discipline give them the edge for a narrow away victory.

Below are our predictions

Our match prediction: is W2 to win for a coefficient of 2.85 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: is BTTS for a coefficient of 1.79 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Lastly: is over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 2.00 in the 1XBet bookmaker.