Koln vs Freiburg: Football Previews & Free Football Betting Tips

Köln return to a bouncing RheinEnergieStadion looking to make it two league wins from two, while Freiburg arrive eager to correct last weekend’s stumble. Expect a lively crowd and strong away following. Tactically, Köln have leaned into a compact 4-2-3-1 with quick outlets down the flanks, whereas Freiburg are typically well-drilled in a 4-2-3-1/4-4-2, pressing in spells and dangerous from wide service and set plays.

Köln: Linton Maina (knee) remains out. Ragnar Ache is a doubt after a minor knee issue but could make the bench. Recent arrivals Tom Krauß and Jakub Kamiński boost the XI; Florian Kainz is the creative hub behind a mobile front line, while Luca Waldschmidt offers penalty-box craft.

Freiburg: Daniel-Kofi Kyereh is still sidelined; Max Rosenfelder and Philipp Treu are working back from injuries and are not expected to start. Igor Matanović remains out short-term, while Nicolas Höfler is a doubt. Vincenzo Grifo should operate off the left with Eren Dinkçi offering directness from the opposite side.

Köln (last 10 competitive): W5–D3–L2, 14 scored, 10 conceded; three clean sheets. They’ve tightened up compared with last spring and look sharper on transitions.

Freiburg (last 10 competitive): W4–D3–L3, 12 scored, 13 conceded; four clean sheets. Usually organised, but they can be vulnerable when forced back repeatedly.

Köln at home (last 10, rolling): around W6–D3–L1, roughly ~1.6 GF / ~0.9 GA, four clean sheets. Strong first halves and good set-play threat.

Freiburg away (last 10, rolling): around W3–D3–L4, roughly ~1.2 GF / ~1.5 GA, three clean sheets. Compact without the ball; rely on wide service and counters.

Köln — Jakub Kamiński: Direct runner off the left and a steady crosser; his 1v1s can expose Freiburg’s full-back channel.

Freiburg — Vincenzo Grifo: Set-piece quality and clever movement between the lines remain Freiburg’s best route to chances.

2–1 Köln. Home energy, solid defensive base and better early rhythm edge a tight game, though Freiburg’s wide threats keep it nervy.

Main Pick: Both Teams To Score — Yes. Köln are more front-foot at home, while Freiburg carry enough set-play and wide threat to contribute.

Value Bet: Luca Waldschmidt Anytime Scorer — focal role and penalties increase his goal equity.