Match

1. FC Köln vs Eintracht Frankfurt: prediction and stats

BundesligaRegular Season - 23Kick-off on February 27, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC)RheinEnergieSTADION, Köln

1. FC KölnEintracht Frankfurt

The Footlab model makes 1. FC Köln the favourite at 40%, against 23% for a draw and 37% for Eintracht Frankfurt. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win 1. FC Köln vs Eintracht Frankfurt?

A very open match: only 70 Elo points separate 1. FC Köln (2,049) and Eintracht Frankfurt (2,119).

1. FC Köln win40 %
Draw23 %
Eintracht Frankfurt win37 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, 1. FC Köln have 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats; Eintracht Frankfurt have 7, 4 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

1. FC Köln
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 24, 2026Würzburger Kickers(away)2-1DFB Pokal
Aug 8, 2026Real Sociedad(home)2-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 31, 2026Hertha BSC(home)2-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 23, 2026Bergisch Gladbach(away)8-0Friendlies Clubs
May 16, 2026Bayern München(away)1-5Bundesliga
Eintracht Frankfurt
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026SC St. Tönis(away)11-0DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026Brentford(away)0-7Friendlies Clubs
Aug 12, 2026FSV Frankfurt(away)5-1Friendlies Clubs
Aug 8, 2026Hull City(home)2-0Friendlies Clubs
Aug 1, 2026Waldhof Mannheim(away)1-0Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 1. FC Köln win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 Eintracht Frankfurt win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 5, 2026Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 1. FC KölnBundesliga
Nov 22, 20251. FC Köln 3-4 Eintracht FrankfurtBundesliga
Feb 3, 20241. FC Köln 2-0 Eintracht FrankfurtBundesliga
Sep 3, 2023Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 1. FC KölnBundesliga
Feb 12, 20231. FC Köln 3-0 Eintracht FrankfurtBundesliga
Aug 21, 2022Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 1. FC KölnBundesliga

Last archived meeting: Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln on Apr 5, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

1. FC Köln score 2.0 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Eintracht Frankfurt score 3.1 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 69% probability of over 2.5 goals and 70% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
1. FC Köln2.01.9113/1512/15
Eintracht Frankfurt3.11.7410/1512/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

1. FC Köln sit 14th in Bundesliga (32 points from 34 matches) and Eintracht Frankfurt sit 8th (44 points from 34 matches).

The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.

Final 2025-26 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
8Eintracht Frankfurt34111112616544
141. FC Köln3471116496332

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for 1. FC Köln vs Eintracht Frankfurt?
The Footlab model makes 1. FC Köln the favourite at 40%, against 23% for a draw and 37% for Eintracht Frankfurt.
Where and when is 1. FC Köln vs Eintracht Frankfurt played?
1. FC Köln vs Eintracht Frankfurt is played on February 27, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC) at RheinEnergieSTADION, in the Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 69% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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