Prediction for match Heidenheim — 1.FC Köln, 10.01.2026

Match Analysis: Heidenheim vs 1.FC Köln

On January 10, 2026, Heidenheim and 1.FC Köln will face off in the Bundesliga. The odds for the main outcomes are as follows: a win for Köln is at 2.43, for Heidenheim at 3.02, and a draw is priced at 3.66. The estimated probabilities are: Köln - 40.51%, Heidenheim - 32.60%, draw - 26.90%. These figures suggest that Köln is the favorite, but the gap is not significant, and all three outcomes have considerable backing. The options for totals are also intriguing: over 2.5 goals is offered at 1.81, under 2.5 at 2.15. Both teams to score: yes is at 1.59, no at 2.24. The over 2.25 goals line is priced at 1.53, while over 3.0 is at 2.20. For individual team totals, Heidenheim over 1 goal is at 1.60, and Köln over 1.5 goals is at 2.11. The option "draw or Köln" is at 1.44. All this indicates that bookmakers expect a high-scoring and open match, with both teams likely to find the net.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Heidenheim lost to Bayern Munich 0-4, fell to St. Pauli 1-2, and defeated Freiburg 2-1. Köln, in the same period, lost to Union Berlin 0-1, was beaten by Bayer 0-2, and drew with St. Pauli 1-1. Looking at the last five matches, Heidenheim has an average possession of 46.8%, 1.8 yellow cards, 11.4 fouls, and 2.6 offsides. Köln has higher possession at 51.2%, 1.4 yellow cards, 7.6 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. The last head-to-head meeting on May 18, 2024, ended with a 4-1 victory for Heidenheim. Previous encounters included a 1-1 draw and a 2-0 win for Köln. These results show that both teams can score and concede, and their matches don't always follow the same pattern.

Goal Scoring Trends

In their last five matches, Heidenheim has an average total of 3.2 goals per game, while Köln averages 2.8. Both teams score about 1 goal per game on average, but Heidenheim concedes significantly more - 2.2 compared to Köln's 1.8. In the last five games, Heidenheim hit over 2.5 goals each time, while Köln only did so once. By halves, Heidenheim has 1 out of 5 over 1.5 in the first half and 5 out of 5 in the second. Köln has 1 out of 5 in the first half and 3 out of 5 in the second. Heidenheim most frequently scores between the 31-45 and 46-60 minute marks (40% each), while Köln scores most often between 61-75 and 76-90 minutes (29% each). Both teams concede most frequently in the 76-90 minute interval: Heidenheim at 45%, and Köln at 43%. These stats suggest high scoring in the second halves, especially for Heidenheim, supporting a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.81. Both teams to score seems a logical choice, but the focus is on the total, given Heidenheim's consistent overs and decent second-half numbers for both sides.

Corners: Stats and Potential Bets

Heidenheim averages 5.6 corners over 5 matches, while Köln averages 2.8. In their last five games, Heidenheim surpassed the over 9.5 corners total three times, while Köln did so only once. Among corner totals, the line closest to the combined average (8.4) is over 8.5 at 1.46 and under 8.5 at 2.53. There's also a line for over 9.5 at 1.76 and under 9.5 at 1.99. Heidenheim is the favorite for most corners with odds of 1.87. Overall, Heidenheim tends to win more corners, making a bet on their individual corner total justified. Additionally, considering the frequency of overs for Heidenheim and the overall match profile, betting on over 8.5 or 9.5 corners could be considered.