Germany · Bundesliga · Matchweek 1414:30
FSV Mainz 05LWLWD

14:30 UTC

Saturday, 19 December 2026

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FSV Mainz 05 vs 1. FC Köln Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.08 expected goals for FSV Mainz 05 and 1.38 for 1. FC Köln, a combined total of 3.45. That distribution gives FSV Mainz 05 the largest share of the 1X2 market at 54%, with the draw at 21%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 67% for over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 9%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 54% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

Model pick

FSV Mainz 05 win

53.6% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

2.08 – 1.38

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • FSV Mainz 05 home form

    7 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • 1. FC Köln away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates FSV Mainz 05 to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 54%, against 54% / 21% / 25% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.08 goals for FSV Mainz 05 and 1.38 for 1. FC Köln, a combined 3.45 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

FSV Mainz 05 win54%
Draw21%
1. FC Köln win25%

Double chance 1X

75%

Double chance 12

79%

Double chance X2

46%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals86%
Over 2.5 goals67%
Over 3.5 goals45%
Both teams to score65%

Correct score

  • 2–19.4%
  • 1–19.1%
  • 2–06.8%
  • 1–06.6%
  • 3–16.5%

Recent form

FSV Mainz 05

  • 2026-10-10T13:30:00.000Z · H vs Bayer Leverkusen · 3-4 (L)
  • 2026-10-03T11:00:00.000Z · A vs Waldhof Mannheim · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T13:30:00.000Z · A vs Borussia Mönchengladbach · 4-3 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T13:30:00.000Z · H vs Eintracht Frankfurt · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-06T13:30:00.000Z · A vs Hamburger SV · 5-0 (W)

1. FC Köln

  • 2026-10-11T13:30:00.000Z · H vs Borussia Mönchengladbach · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-03T12:00:00.000Z · A vs FC Viktoria Köln · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-19T13:30:00.000Z · A vs Hamburger SV · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Werder Bremen · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-04T18:30:00.000Z · A vs VfB Stuttgart · 1-4 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Bundesliga table

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Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is FSV Mainz 05 win, at 53.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 65% and over 2.5 goals at 67%.

A 54% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.