Mainz prepare for trip to impressive Koln

Recently promoted Koln host relegation threatened Mainz on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue as they left off before the suspension of the Bundesliga. Alexander Wehrle’s side were in fine form with four wins and two losses from their last six, some of those results particularly eye-catching. They beat Freiburg, Hertha Berlin and Schalke by four, five and three goals to nil in the space of four matches, the former being the most impressive. The 2018/19 Bundesliga 2 champions sit in tenth, 10 points above the bottom three and just five off the European spots, they have acclimatised brilliantly and are odds on favourites to get the win at Mungersdorfer Stadion.

Background

For a team struggling down the division, Mainz were on reasonable form before the break in play, picking eight points from their last six matches, picking up two goal scalps away to Hertha and hosting rock bottom Paderborn. In the form table of the last five outings Koln are sixth and Mainz a touch below them in eighth. Recent results will have little bearing on this encounter and with both sides capable of dominating proceedings.

Ones to watch

Two of the key players driving these two forward this season has been their frontmen, it will be interesting to see who has the more productive afternoon on Sunday, they are Jhon Cordoba and Robin Quaison.

Colombian striker, Cordoba, joined the hosts from Mainz for £15.3million in the summer of 2017. The 6ft 2in forward has performed better than his personal expected goals metric would suggest, banging in 10 league goals to chances only worth 6.13 xG, sixth place in the scoring charts. The 27-year-old contributed 20 goals and three assists in last term’s title win and has carried on that momentum very effectively, firing Koln towards a top half finish.

Sweden international Robin Quaison is having a career season in his fourth with Mainz. The dynamic forward has typically been deployed on the left wing this campaign and it is his most prolific for the club, bagging 12 goals and two lay ons, fourth top scorer in the divison. Only Jadon Sancho, Timo Werner and Robert Lewandowski have the found more frequently, Quaison has reached his total from just 9.33 xG, posing a huge threat against a brittle Billy Goats backline.

Both teams are better going forward than staying solid and that could lead to this one being an entertaining affair. Koln are stronger and more consistent however Mainz will be a constant threat and need to pull away from the drop.

Koln – Mainz Betting Tip

Koln (+0.25) Handicap + Over 2.5 goals with 888sport at odds of 32/25 or 2.26.

More news and promotions

Claim a first rate bonus for football betting with Betway!

Football 1 November 2021

Betway are without a doubt our football betting site of choice and they're offering you the chance to claim a world class welcome bonus for all the biggest and best matches and ... Read more

Betway Cricket is offering a massive bonus of ₹8000

Betway India are offering all new players a chance to claim a fantastic cricket bonus ahead of IPL 2021! Read more

Bet9ja promotion will change your sports betting forever!

30 October 2021

Bet9ja is one of the best Nigerian betting sites out there today. We'll show you how you can kickstart your betting journey with a top of line Bet9ja bonus. Read more

Betway Ghana's brand new bonus is a must have for sports betting!

28 October 2021

Betway Ghana have rolled out a new bonus for their top of the line sportsbook. Here's how you can claim your bonus and get started today Read more

How to claim Kenya's best football bonus - don't miss out!

28 October 2021

The 22Bet Kenya Bonus is a must have if you're looking for a great sign up offer and top quality sports betting. Here's how you can get your hands on it... Read more