Pure excitement: Mainz welcomes Cologne in the Bundesliga duel of draws!

Pure excitement: Mainz welcomes Cologne in the Bundesliga duel of draws!

An exciting duel is on the agenda in the Bundesliga on August 24, 2025: FSV Mainz 05 welcomes 1. FC Köln in the MEWA ARENA. Kick-off is at 3:30 p.m. CET. Loud Tipico Mainz is considered the favorite despite home advantage and a lower win rate. Cologne, on the other hand, were able to celebrate impressively in the last three competitive games and bring the self-confidence of a strong condition into the game.

Both teams have shown a good hand in the last few encounters. Mainz was not entirely stable in the league, but drew its last five home games. The last two direct duels also ended with points being shared. For this Sunday, the betting providers recommend the “Double Chance X2” for Cologne with odds of 1.97. It will be exciting to see whether the Cologne team can use the momentum for themselves.

Current form of the teams

The balance of Mainz's last five games shows a mixed performance: two wins against Dynamo Dresden (1:0) and Bochum (4:1), two draws against Bayer Leverkusen (2:2) and Frankfurt (1:1) and a defeat against Bayern Munich (0:3). Despite these results, Mainz have often scored and conceded at least one goal.

Cologne, on the other hand, is in the fast lane. The last seven games resulted in six wins and one draw. A cup win against Regensburg (2:1) and a brilliant performance against Atalanta (4:0) are the crown jewels of their form curve. In the last five competitive games, Cologne scored an impressive 9 goals and only conceded 4.

Strengths and weaknesses

A look at the strengths of both teams makes it clear where the differences lie. Mainz scores with discipline, tactical compactness and good organization in the center. However, there is a problem with exploiting opportunities from the game. In comparison, Cologne shines with its variability in offense and a solid defense that has remained stable for weeks.

• Letzte fünf Spiele Mainz:
  • 1:0 gegen Dresden
  • 4:1 gegen Bochum
  • 2:2 gegen Leverkusen
  • 1:1 gegen Frankfurt
  • 0:3 gegen Bayern München
• Letzte fünf Spiele Köln:
  • 2:1 gegen Regensburg
  • 4:0 gegen Atalanta
  • 7:0 gegen Siegburg
  • 3:1 gegen Leicester
  • 2:2 gegen Fortuna Köln

The head-to-head record of the last five duels is also interesting. In the last matches, Mainz won twice, Cologne twice and one game ended in a draw. So there is a healthy rivalry that provides additional fuel.

Overall, the game will be a real tough test for both teams. Before the game, we can already speculate that we can expect a close duel, perhaps the game will end with a 2-2 or 2-1 for one of the teams. Fans can look forward to an exciting football festival in the MEWA ARENA, while the betting odds continue to fluctuate. The latest information is available here Sports betting Germany and up Bundesliga statistics.