Bundesliga· Kick-off : Friday, October 16, 2026, 19:30 (UK time)
Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln prediction: correct score and AI tips
Match analysis
Bundesliga, matchday 6: Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln kicks off on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 19:30 (UK time). Venue: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt. Eintracht Frankfurt start as favourites with a 50% chance of victory; 1. FC Köln are given 30% and the draw 20%. On the correct score, 2-1 comes out on top (7.6%), followed by 2-2 (7.0%) and 1-1 (6.3%).
Over their last 5 matches, Eintracht Frankfurt have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 13 and conceding 10. 1. FC Köln have won just one of their last 5 matches (2 draws, 2 defeats), scoring 8 and conceding 11. Eintracht Frankfurt therefore arrive in far better shape than 1. FC Köln. On average Eintracht Frankfurt score 2.60 and concede 2.00 goals per game; 1. FC Köln score 1.60 and concede 2.20. In the table, Eintracht Frankfurt sit 10th with 5 points from 4 games, 1. FC Köln 13th with 4 points from 4. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Eintracht Frankfurt have averaged 1.85 xG (expected goals) per match, against 2.40 for 1. FC Köln.
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Eintracht Frankfurt, 0 for 1. FC Köln and 1 draw. The most recent ended Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 1. FC Köln (Apr 5, 2026). Eintracht Frankfurt out or doubtful: J. Maluze (doubtful) and J. Ngankam (doubtful). In double chance terms, "Eintracht Frankfurt or draw" stands at 70%, "1. FC Köln or draw" at 50% and "no draw" at 80%.
In short : Eintracht Frankfurt are favourites for this Eintracht Frankfurt v 1. FC Köln, with a 50% win probability from our model. On recent form, Eintracht Frankfurt have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in 5 while 1. FC Köln have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in 5. One to watch: Eintracht Frankfurt will be without J. Maluze and J. Ngankam.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Eintracht Frankfurt – 1. FC Köln. 2-1 is the single most likely scoreline (7.6%); the 5 scores below add up to 33% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 1. FC Köln | 7.6% |
| Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 1. FC Köln | 7.0% |
| Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 1. FC Köln | 6.3% |
| Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 1. FC Köln | 6.0% |
| Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 1. FC Köln | 5.9% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 2.39 expected goals for Eintracht Frankfurt and 1.86 for 1. FC Köln, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 80% and "both teams to score" at 77%. Goals look likely in this one. Eintracht Frankfurt keep a clean sheet in 16% of scenarios, 1. FC Köln in 9%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Eintracht Frankfurt expected goals | 2.39 |
| 1. FC Köln expected goals | 1.86 |
| Both teams to score | 77% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 93% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 80% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 61% |
| Eintracht Frankfurt clean sheet | 16% |
| 1. FC Köln clean sheet | 9% |
Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
Eintracht Frankfurt
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Eintracht Braunschweig · Club Friendlies | 4-0 | W |
| Sep 19, 2026 | SC Freiburg · Bundesliga | 2-2 | D |
| Sep 12, 2026 | FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga | 3-1 | W |
| Sep 6, 2026 | FC Augsburg · Bundesliga | 1-4 | L |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Union Berlin · Bundesliga | 3-3 | D |
1. FC Köln
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | FC Viktoria Köln · Club Friendlies | 2-2 | D |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Hamburger SV · Bundesliga | 1-2 | L |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Werder Bremen · Bundesliga | 1-1 | D |
| Sep 4, 2026 | VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga | 1-4 | L |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 1899 Hoffenheim · Bundesliga | 3-2 | W |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 10 | 5 | 4 |
| 1. FC Köln | 13 | 4 | 4 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2026 | Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga |
| Nov 22, 2025 | 1. FC Köln 3-4 Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga |
Out and doubtful
Eintracht Frankfurt
- J. Maluze (doubtful)
- J. Ngankam (doubtful)
1. FC Köln
No absences reported.
Most regular starters
Eintracht Frankfurt
Starts over the last 4 matches (official line-ups).
- C. Uzun4/4
- E. Baum4/4
- J. Burkardt4/4
- K. Kosugi4/4
- N. Atubolu4/4
- R. Koch4/4
- R. Onyedika4/4
- L. Brassier3/4
- R. Doan3/4
- Y. Ebnoutalib3/4
- J. Maluze2/4
1. FC Köln
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- T. Krauss5/5
- A. Castro-Montes4/5
- G. Mensah4/5
- J. Simpson-Pusey4/5
- L. Lochoshvili4/5
- M. Schwabe4/5
- E. Skhiri3/5
- J. Thielmann3/5
- L. Maina3/5
- T. Dallinga3/5
- I. Johannesson2/5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln prediction?
Our AI gives Eintracht Frankfurt a 50% chance of winning, the draw 20% and 1. FC Köln 30%. Eintracht Frankfurt are therefore favourites.
What is the most likely correct score for Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln?
2-1 (7.6%), followed by 2-2 (7.0%), 1-1 (6.3%), 3-1 (6.0%) and 1-2 (5.9%).
Will both teams score in Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln?
The probability that both Eintracht Frankfurt and 1. FC Köln score is 77%. Eintracht Frankfurt have a 16% chance of keeping a clean sheet, 1. FC Köln 9%.
How many goals should we expect in Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln?
The model expects 4.25 goals (2.39 for Eintracht Frankfurt, 1.86 for 1. FC Köln). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 93%, over 2.5 goals 80%, over 3.5 goals 61%.
When and where is Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln played?
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 19:30 (UK time), Bundesliga, matchday 6. Venue: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt.
What form are Eintracht Frankfurt and 1. FC Köln in?
Eintracht Frankfurt: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (13 scored, 10 conceded). 1. FC Köln: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (8 scored, 11 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Eintracht Frankfurt and 1. FC Köln?
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Eintracht Frankfurt, 0 for 1. FC Köln and 1 draw. The most recent ended Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 1. FC Köln (Apr 5, 2026).
How is the Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (2.39 for Eintracht Frankfurt, 1.86 for 1. FC Köln) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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