On February 8th, as part of the Bundesliga, 1.FC Köln will face RB Leipzig. According to the 1X2 odds, RB Leipzig is favored to win: their victory is priced at 2.13, Köln's success at 3.36, and a draw at 4.01. The probability percentages are distributed as follows: Köln win - 29.28%, draw - 24.53%, RB Leipzig win - 46.19%. This reflects RB Leipzig's advantage in current form and statistics. The odds for over 2.5 goals are 1.44, and under 2.5 goals are 2.55, indicating a trend towards a high-scoring game.
In their last three matches, 1.FC Köln played as follows: January 30 - Köln 1-0 Wolfsburg, January 25 - Freiburg 2-1 Köln, January 17 - Köln 2-1 Mainz 05. In their last three outings, RB Leipzig recorded these results: January 31 - RB Leipzig 1-2 Mainz 05, January 27 - St. Pauli 1-1 RB Leipzig, January 24 - Heidenheim 0-3 RB Leipzig. In their head-to-head on September 20, 2025, RB Leipzig defeated Köln 3-1. Over a five-match span, Köln averages 45.8% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 6.6 fouls, and 1.2 offsides per game. RB Leipzig averages 60.8% possession, 0.4 yellow cards, 8 fouls, and 1.6 offsides, highlighting their superior discipline and ball control.
In a five-match series, Köln has an average total of 3 goals per game, with 1.4 scored and 1.6 conceded. RB Leipzig's averages are higher: 3.2 goals per match, with 1.6 scored and 1.6 conceded. Köln's matches ended with over 2.5 goals in 4 out of 5 games, and RB Leipzig's in 3 out of 5. In terms of halves, Köln had 3 out of 5 games with two or more goals in the first half, while RB Leipzig had 1 out of 5. In the second half, Köln had 2 out of 5 with over 1.5 goals, RB Leipzig had 4 out of 5. Köln most frequently scored in the first 45 minutes, with 22% in each of the three segments before the break. RB Leipzig scored 40% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes. Köln is most vulnerable between the 16th and 30th minutes (29%), and RB Leipzig between the 61st and 75th minutes (45%). Considering the high scoring potential of both teams, frequent over 2.5 totals, and second-half activity, a match with three or more goals is expected. The odds for over 2.5 goals are 1.44, and for over 2.75 goals are 1.54, confirming the trend towards a high-scoring game.
Köln averages 5 corners per match, RB Leipzig 4. In the last five matches, Köln exceeded the total corners over 9.5 three times, while RB Leipzig did so only once. Combining the averages yields 9 corners between them. For the total of 9.5, both betting options are available: over 9.5 is priced at 1.72, under 9.5 at 2.01. RB Leipzig is favored for the corner outcome with odds of 1.85. Given that Köln consistently delivers more corners and RB Leipzig slightly fewer, a bet on total corners over 9.5 seems justified, especially considering the attacking profiles of both teams and frequent high-scoring matches.
Sportwars.net prediction for the match 1.FC Köln vs RB Leipzig, 2026-02-08 - Total over 2.75, odds 1.54. Correct score: 1:2, odds 8.50.


