Eintracht Frankfurt v 1. FC Köln prediction
Team pages: Eintracht Frankfurt · 1. FC Köln · Head-to-head
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TACTIX’s model makes Over 2.5 goals the free pick for Eintracht Frankfurt v 1. FC Köln, Bundesliga on Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:30 BST.
The match
Eintracht Frankfurt host 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga on Friday 16 October (kick-off 19:30 UK); the model’s free pick is Over 2.5 goals, a Bronze-tier call.
The key numbers
13 of Eintracht Frankfurt’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (87%).
1. FC Köln have scored in 15 consecutive matches — every result checked. Both teams scored in every one of 1. FC Köln’s last 15 results (100%).
Form and the table
Both teams scored in 12 of Eintracht Frankfurt’s last 15 results (80%). At home, Eintracht Frankfurt have one win, three draws and three defeats in their last 7 home matches — 0.86 points per game, scoring 1.43 and conceding 2.14. Eintracht Frankfurt have scored nine goals, the ninth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Eintracht Frankfurt have conceded 16 goals, the third-most of the 18 clubs.
12 of 1. FC Köln’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (80%). Away from home, 1. FC Köln have one win, four draws and three defeats in their last 8 away matches — 0.88 points per game, scoring 1.38 and conceding 2.25. 1. FC Köln have scored eight goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). 1. FC Köln have conceded 10 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Eintracht Frankfurt (14th) and 1. FC Köln (10th) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Eintracht Frankfurt the stronger side, 62 rating points above 1. FC Köln (Eintracht Frankfurt 1500, 1. FC Köln 1438, after at least 245 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 5 April 2026, finished Eintracht Frankfurt 2–2 1. FC Köln.
Team news
Eintracht Frankfurt have three names on the availability list: J. Maluze (out, Illness), M. Pimpong (out, Injury) and J. Ngankam (doubtful, Hamstring Injury) — the squad report for this match, fetched 2026-10-14. Predicted Eintracht Frankfurt XI (4-4-2): N. Atubolu, R. Koch, L. Brassier, K. Kosugi, E. Baum, R. Onyedika, C. Uzun, N. Aséko Nkili, F. Chaïbi, J. Burkardt, Y. Ebnoutalib — derived from the last 5 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Younes Ebnoutalib (5.4 per match over five appearances, four goals and one assist) and Jonathan Burkardt (5.3 per match over five appearances, three goals and one assist) have been Eintracht Frankfurt’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Eintracht Frankfurt (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Younes Ebnoutalib averages 2.8 shots per 90 over 476 minutes, with a shot in six of the last seven appearances. Jonathan Burkardt averages 1.9 shots per 90 over 510 minutes, with a shot in five of the last eight appearances.
1. FC Köln have five names on the availability list: A. Castro-Montes (out, Muscle Injury), R. Ache (out, Thigh Injury), T. Dallinga (out, Knee Injury), T. Hubers (out, Knee Injury) and E. Skhiri (doubtful, Injury) — the squad report for this match, fetched 2026-10-14. Predicted 1. FC Köln XI (4-2-3-1): M. Schwäbe, J. Simpson-Pusey, L. Lochoshvili, G. Mensah, B. Sosa, T. Krauß, Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson, L. Maina, M. Moore, P. Okon-Engstler, S. El Mala — derived from the last 5 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson (4.0 per match over six appearances, three goals) and Linton Maina (4.0 per match over six appearances, one goal and three assists) 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), Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 911 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Linton Maina averages 2.8 key passes per 90 over 350 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last six appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Bundesliga · Deutsche Bank Park
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Eintracht Frankfurt 1 · draws 3 · 1. FC Köln 2 · 3.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Eintracht Frankfurt 1W 2D 2L · 1. FC Köln 2W 1D 2L
Eintracht Frankfurt v 1. FC Köln (Bundesliga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 14 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 11 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Eintracht Frankfurt for / against | Line | 1. FC Köln for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 3 for · 2.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5our book | 1.5 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.71 for · 4.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.13 for · 5.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14 for · 17.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 16.13 for · 14.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.57 for · 7.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.5 for · 5.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.86 for · 12.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 8.88 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2 for · 1.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.63 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
Eintracht Frankfurt
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Götze n 8 | 38.8 | 2.3 | 0.3 | — |
| A. Amenda n 8 | 65.8 | 2.1 | 0.5 | — |
| R. Onyedika n 8 | 63.9 | 2.1 | 0.5 | — |
| A. Knauff n 8 | 46.3 | 1.9 | 0.5 | — |
| N. Aséko Nkili n 8 | 69.3 | 1.8 | 2.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Ebnoutalib n 8 | 60.5 | 3 | 1.7 |
| J. Burkardt n 8 | 63.8 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| C. Uzun n 8 | 68.6 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| A. Amaimouni n 8 | 25.3 | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| F. Chaïbi n 8 | 67.1 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Ebnoutalib n 8 | 60.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| M. Dahoud n 8 | 41.9 | 0 | 0.8 |
| J. Burkardt n 8 | 63.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| E. Skhiri n 8 | 61.1 | 0 | 0.4 |
| C. Uzun n 8 | 68.6 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Elias Baum n 8 | 49.6 | 3.2 |
| A. Amaimouni n 8 | 25.3 | 2.7 |
| K. Kosugi n 8 | 78.8 | 2.1 |
| N. Collins n 8 | 73.5 | 2.1 |
| R. Onyedika n 8 | 63.9 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| N. Atubolu n 8 | 90 | 4.4 |
1. FC Köln
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Waldschmidt n 8 | 19.4 | 3.5 | 0.6 | — |
| E. Martel n 8 | 78.3 | 1.6 | 1.4 | — |
| G. Mensah n 8 | 84.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 | — |
| S. El Mala n 8 | 61.3 | 1.5 | 0.9 | — |
| J. Schmied n 8 | 38.1 | 1.5 | 1.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Waldschmidt n 8 | 19.4 | 6.4 | 3.5 |
| S. El Mala n 8 | 61.3 | 3.5 | 1.7 |
| T. Dallinga n 8 | 31.6 | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| M. Moore n 8 | 69.3 | 2.4 | 1.3 |
| R. Ache n 8 | 59.5 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Waldschmidt n 8 | 19.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| T. Dallinga n 8 | 31.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| R. Ache n 8 | 59.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| L. Maina n 8 | 58.3 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| S. El Mala n 8 | 61.3 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 8 | 71.6 | 2.8 |
| A. Castro-Montes n 8 | 65 | 2.8 |
| T. Krauß n 8 | 78.9 | 2.3 |
| E. Martel n 8 | 78.3 | 2 |
| G. Mensah n 8 | 84.9 | 1.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Schwäbe n 8 | 90 | 3.2 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Eintracht Frankfurt v 1. FC Köln — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-04-05 Eintracht Frankfurt 2–2 1. FC Köln
- 2025-11-22 1. FC Köln 3–4 Eintracht Frankfurt
- 2024-02-03 1. FC Köln 2–0 Eintracht Frankfurt
- 2023-09-03 Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 1. FC Köln
- 2023-02-12 1. FC Köln 3–0 Eintracht Frankfurt
- 2022-08-21 Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 1. FC Köln
Frequently asked questions
- Who is predicted to win Eintracht Frankfurt v 1. FC Köln?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Eintracht Frankfurt v 1. FC Köln is Over 2.5 goals (best price 1.39 at Betano).
- What is the head-to-head record between Eintracht Frankfurt and 1. FC Köln?
- In their last 6 meetings, Eintracht Frankfurt won 1, 1. FC Köln won 2 and there were 3 draws, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Eintracht Frankfurt and 1. FC Köln?
- Recent form — Eintracht Frankfurt 1W 2D 2L; 1. FC Köln 2W 1D 2L.
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