Köln and Kaiserslautern face each other in an official match of the 2024/25 2. Bundesliga season. The game takes place at Cologne Stadium (Köln) on Sunday, 18/05/2025, at 14:30 (UK Time).
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How Köln arrives for the match
Köln comes into the match having played 33 games in the 2. Bundesliga so far. They have recorded 17 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.76 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2024/25 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses.
Köln's attack has scored 59 goals during this period. Out of this total, 49 goals were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, averaging 1.48 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.59.
The offense system of Köln is led by Tim Lemperle as the top scorer of the season. The German Forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Linton Mania, who has contributed with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 38 goals with an average of 1.15 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 44 goals conceded in 37 matches, resulting in an average of 1.19.
How Kaiserslautern arrives for the match
On the other hand, Kaiserslautern comes into the match having played 33 games in the 2. Bundesliga so far. They have recorded 15 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.61 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2024/25 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 8 draws, and 11 losses.
Kaiserslautern's attack has scored 59 goals during this period. Out of this total, 56 goals were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, averaging 1.7 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.69.
The offense system of Kaiserslautern is led by Ragnar Ache as the top scorer of the season. The Dutch Forward has scored 18 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Daniel Hanslik, who has contributed with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 51 goals with an average of 1.55 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 54 goals conceded in 35 matches, resulting in an average of 1.54.
Both Teams in the Standings
To provide context on how both teams are coming into this match, we present here the current campaigns of the two clubs at this moment.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hamburger SV |
33 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 76 | 41 | +35 | 59 | 1.79 |
| 2 |
Köln |
33 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 49 | 38 | +11 | 58 | 1.76 |
| 3 |
Elversberg |
33 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 62 | 36 | +26 | 55 | 1.67 |
| 4 |
Paderborn |
33 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 56 | 43 | +13 | 55 | 1.67 |
| 5 |
Fortuna Düsseldorf |
33 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 55 | 48 | +7 | 53 | 1.61 |
| 6 |
Kaiserslautern |
33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 56 | 51 | +5 | 53 | 1.61 |
| 7 |
Magdeburg |
33 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 60 | 50 | +10 | 50 | 1.52 |
| 8 |
Hannover 96 |
33 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 40 | 35 | +5 | 50 | 1.52 |
| 9 |
Karlsruher SC |
33 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 54 | 55 | -1 | 49 | 1.48 |
| 10 |
Nürnberg |
33 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 56 | 56 | 0 | 45 | 1.36 |
| 11 |
Hertha BSC |
33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 48 | 50 | -2 | 43 | 1.30 |
| 12 |
Darmstadt 98 |
33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 53 | 54 | -1 | 39 | 1.18 |
| 13 |
Schalke 04 |
33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 51 | 60 | -9 | 38 | 1.15 |
| 14 |
Greuther Fürth |
33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 42 | 57 | -15 | 36 | 1.09 |
| 15 |
Preußen Münster |
33 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 38 | 41 | -3 | 35 | 1.06 |
| 16 |
Eintracht Braunschweig |
33 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 37 | 60 | -23 | 35 | 1.06 |
| 17 |
Ulm |
33 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 34 | 46 | -12 | 29 | 0.88 |
| 18 |
Jahn Regensburg |
33 | 6 | 7 | 20 | 22 | 68 | -46 | 25 | 0.76 |
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Data and Statistics for Köln vs Kaiserslautern
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Home Team
Köln
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L W D |
1.76 |
| Home | D W L W D |
1.75 |
| Away | W L D W W |
1.76 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 50% | 53% |
| Goals | 2.64 | 2.94 | 2.35 |
| Scored | 1.48 | 1.81 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 1.15 | 1.13 | 1.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 63% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 31% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 6% | 24% |
| 1st to Score | 64% | 81% | 47% |
|
xG
|
1.72 | 1.89 | 1.57 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.14 | 1.41 |
Away Team
Kaiserslautern
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W L L |
1.61 |
| Home | W W L W D |
1.88 |
| Away | D L L L L |
1.31 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 53% | 38% |
| Goals | 3.24 | 3.29 | 3.19 |
| Scored | 1.7 | 2 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.55 | 1.29 | 1.81 |
| Both Teams to Score | 61% | 76% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 18% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 12% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 64% | 53% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.67 | 1.9 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.49 | 1.67 |
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Facts and Curiosities for Köln vs Kaiserslautern
The bookmakers place Köln as the favorite to win the match, with a 60% chance of victory. During the analysis of this prediction, the average odds were as follows:
Köln - 1.68.
Draw - 5.15.
Kaiserslautern - 6.38.
The last match between the teams took place on 22/12/2024, in the 2. Bundesliga, and Köln won the match. The final score was 0-1.
