1. FC Köln v SC Freiburg prediction
Team pages: 1. FC Köln · SC Freiburg · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for 1. FC Köln v SC Freiburg, Bundesliga on Sat, 09 Jan 2027 14:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
1. FC Köln host SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday 9 January (kick-off 14:30 UK).
The key numbers
12 of 1. FC Köln’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).
13 of SC Freiburg’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (87%).
SC Freiburg have scored in 10 consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Both teams scored in 14 of 1. FC Köln’s last 15 results in all competitions (93%). At home, 1. FC Köln have three wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.57 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 1.86. 1. FC Köln have scored eight goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). 1. FC Köln have conceded 11 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Both teams scored in 12 of SC Freiburg’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%). Away from home, SC Freiburg have three wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 1.67 points per game, scoring 2.33 and conceding 1.50. SC Freiburg have scored 15 goals, the fifth-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). SC Freiburg have conceded six goals, the third-fewest of the 18 clubs.
1. FC Köln (12th) and SC Freiburg (third) are six points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have SC Freiburg the stronger side, 291 rating points above 1. FC Köln (SC Freiburg 1696, 1. FC Köln 1405, after at least 246 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 25 January 2026, finished SC Freiburg 2–1 1. FC Köln.
Team news
Predicted 1. FC Köln XI (4-3-1-2): M. Schwäbe, J. Simpson-Pusey, L. Lochoshvili, G. Mensah, A. Castro-Montes, T. Krauß, Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson, L. Maina, E. Skhiri, S. El Mala, M. Bülter — derived from the last 6 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Tom Krauß (4.0 per match over seven appearances) and Borna Sosa (4.0 per match over three appearances) have been 1. FC Köln’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for 1. FC Köln (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Tom Krauß averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 573 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last seven appearances.
Predicted SC Freiburg XI (4-2-3-1): M. Backhaus, M. Ginter, J. Makengo, P. Lienhart, P. Treu, M. Eggestein, Y. Engelhardt, D. Scherhant, J. Beste, Y. Suzuki, I. Matanović — derived from the last 6 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Igor Matanović (6.5 per match over 10 appearances, six goals and three assists) and Matthias Ginter (5.3 per match over 10 appearances, two goals and three assists) have been SC Freiburg’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for SC Freiburg (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Igor Matanović averages 3.3 shots per 90 over 989 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Matthias Ginter averages 1.5 tackles per 90 over 888 minutes, with a tackle in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Bundesliga · RheinEnergieStadion
- Head-to-head (last 6): 1. FC Köln 1 · draws 1 · SC Freiburg 4 · 2.17 goals/game
- Recent form: 1. FC Köln 1W 1D 3L · SC Freiburg 3W 1D 1L
1. FC Köln v SC Freiburg (Bundesliga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | 1. FC Köln for / against | Line | SC Freiburg for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2.75 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.75 for · 6 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.38 for · 2.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 15 for · 15.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 18.63 for · 8.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.5 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.88 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.25 for · 13.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.63 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.63 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
1. FC Köln
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Lochoshvili n 8 | 87.9 | 1.8 | 0.6 | — |
| T. Krauß n 8 | 78.9 | 1.6 | 1.3 | — |
| S. El Mala n 8 | 61.8 | 1.6 | 1.1 | — |
| Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler n 8 | 41.1 | 1.6 | 0.8 | — |
| G. Mensah n 8 | 84.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reigan Heskey n 3 | 12 | 5 | 2.5 |
| S. El Mala n 8 | 61.8 | 3.5 | 1.5 |
| T. Dallinga n 8 | 31.6 | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| M. Moore n 8 | 62 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| R. Ache n 8 | 59.5 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Dallinga n 8 | 31.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| R. Ache n 8 | 59.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| L. Maina n 8 | 57.9 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| M. Moore n 8 | 62 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| S. El Mala n 8 | 61.8 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Krauß n 8 | 78.9 | 3.1 |
| Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 8 | 68.9 | 2.8 |
| B. Sosa n 8 | 57.1 | 2.8 |
| A. Castro-Montes n 8 | 63.9 | 2.5 |
| E. Martel n 8 | 68.6 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Schwäbe n 8 | 90 | 3.8 |
SC Freiburg
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Goto n 8 | 23.6 | 3.8 | 1 | — |
| Cyriaque Kalou Irié n 8 | 34.1 | 2.3 | 1 | — |
| D. Scherhant n 8 | 79.3 | 2.1 | 1 | — |
| I. Matanović n 8 | 65 | 1.7 | 1.9 | — |
| Y. Engelhardt n 8 | 74.8 | 1.5 | 1.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyriaque Kalou Irié n 8 | 34.1 | 4 | 1 |
| I. Matanović n 8 | 65 | 2.9 | 1.4 |
| V. Grifo n 8 | 31.6 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| D. Scherhant n 8 | 79.3 | 2.4 | 0.9 |
| L. Höler n 8 | 32.6 | 2.4 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Grifo n 8 | 31.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| M. Eggestein n 8 | 90 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| D. Scherhant n 8 | 79.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Y. Suzuki n 8 | 77.3 | 0.6 | 0 |
| L. Kübler n 8 | 40.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Rosenfelder n 8 | 60.9 | 3.7 |
| Berkay Yilmaz n 8 | 59.8 | 3 |
| P. Treu n 8 | 75.1 | 2.2 |
| I. Ogbus n 8 | 44.5 | 2 |
| M. Ginter n 8 | 88.5 | 1.4 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Backhaus n 8 | 90 | 1.1 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind 1. FC Köln v SC Freiburg — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-01-25 SC Freiburg 2–1 1. FC Köln
- 2025-08-31 1. FC Köln 4–1 SC Freiburg
- 2024-05-04 1. FC Köln 0–0 SC Freiburg
- 2023-12-17 SC Freiburg 2–0 1. FC Köln
- 2023-04-29 1. FC Köln 0–1 SC Freiburg
- 2022-11-06 SC Freiburg 2–0 1. FC Köln
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between 1. FC Köln and SC Freiburg?
- In their last 6 meetings, 1. FC Köln won 1, SC Freiburg won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of 1. FC Köln and SC Freiburg?
- Recent form — 1. FC Köln 1W 1D 3L; SC Freiburg 3W 1D 1L.
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