Freiburg vs Köln: match statistics
Freiburg presents significantly better home form with a 50% win rate and a positive goal difference of +6 at their stadium. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per home match with only 13% of games without scoring, testifying to an effective offense. Köln, on the other hand, performs poorly on the road – only 22% wins, a negative goal difference of -5, and as many as 44% lost matches. Additionally, the visitors concede an average of 1.67 goals per away match, and their xG Against (1.83) is significantly higher than xG For (1.33), indicating defensive problems. Given Freiburg's advantage in possession (57% vs 46%) and better shot conversion, the hosts have a real chance for triumph, although Köln's experience in drawing away games (33%) may make the match competitive.
Freiburg vs Köln: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Freiburg played against Köln in Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on January 25, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Freiburg has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Köln has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Freiburg scores 1.61 goals per game and allows 1.72. Köln scores 1.50 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 3.23 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Freiburg's games and 72% of Köln's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 56%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Köln has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 1.43 per game. Freiburg takes 12.9 shots per game, while Köln takes 13.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Freiburg leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 1.06 goals per game after halftime. Köln leads at halftime in 17% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Freiburg's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Köln, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Bundesliga games average 3.23 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Freiburg presents significantly better home form with a 50% win rate and a positive goal difference of +6 at their stadium. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per home match with only 13% of games without scoring, testifying to an effective offense. Köln, on the other hand, performs poorly on the road – only 22% wins, a negative goal difference of -5, and as many as 44% lost matches. Additionally, the visitors concede an average of 1.67 goals per away match, and their xG Against (1.83) is significantly higher than xG For (1.33), indicating defensive problems. Given Freiburg's advantage in possession (57% vs 46%) and better shot conversion, the hosts have a real chance for triumph, although Köln's experience in drawing away games (33%) may make the match competitive.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Freiburg | Köln | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Freiburg is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Freiburg · 0.8 pts / game - Köln
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Freiburg is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.61 goals / game - Freiburg · 1.5 goals / game - Köln
Freiburg scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 meczów), while Köln keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 meczów).
Köln scores in 83% of games (15 of 18 meczów), while Freiburg keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Freiburg
Over / Under - Köln
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Freiburg is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / game - Freiburg · 1 pts / game - Köln
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Freiburg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Köln - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Freiburg
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Freiburg | Liga | Köln | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.33 | 3.23 | • 3.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 57% | ▲ 72% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 63% | ▼ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 24% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 72% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | • 83% | 82% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Freiburg's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Köln. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Freiburg vs Köln?
The Bundesliga match finished Freiburg 2:1 Köln. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Freiburg vs Köln?
Freiburg score 1.61 goals per game on average and Köln 1.50. The Bundesliga average is 3.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Freiburg's matches and 72% of Köln's.
What form are Freiburg and Köln in?
Over the last 5 games Freiburg have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Köln 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Freiburg vs Köln?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.