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Würzburger Kickers vs 1. FC Köln prediction

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Kickoff
Mon, Aug 24, 04:00 PM
Round
Round of 64
Venue
Flyeralarm Arena, Wurzburger
Referee
M. Petersen

Recent form

Würzburger Kickers
74Strong

Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +6 goal difference

1. FC Köln
85Excellent

Last 5 matches · 4W-1D-0L · +11 goal difference

Our verdict

Strong
Market
Double Chance
Pick
1. FC Köln or Draw
Confidence76%

BetGenius backs 1. FC Köln or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

Match preview

Würzburger Kickers host 1. FC Köln in the opening round of the DFB Pokal, with both sides entering the cup tie following productive attacking displays in their recent outings. The home side has put together a solid stretch, remaining unbeaten across their last four fixtures and finding the net in each of their previous five matches, including a 4-0 home victory over SV Wehen.

1. FC Köln travel to Würzburg carrying positive momentum from recent matches, having secured a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad and a 2-2 draw against Hertha BSC following an emphatic 8-0 away victory against Bergisch Gladbach. The visitors have demonstrated consistent attacking output, scoring in each of their last five recorded games.

With both teams exhibiting strong finishing records across recent fixtures, this knockout tie presents an intriguing clash. Given the cup context and the VIP risk calibration, backing 1. FC Köln with double chance coverage offers a solid probabilistic approach while accounting for the potential volatility of early-round cup football.

Key factors

  • Würzburger Kickers have scored in all 5 of their last 5 matches, recording 13 total goals.
  • 1. FC Köln are unbeaten in their last 3 matches, with wins over Real Sociedad (2-1) and Bergisch Gladbach (8-0) alongside a 2-2 draw with Hertha BSC.
  • All 5 of Würzburger Kickers' last 5 matches have featured at least 3 total goals.
  • All 5 of 1. FC Köln's last 5 fixtures have seen 3 or more total goals scored.

Team news

Würzburger Kickers

Team news unavailable for this fixture.

1. FC Köln

  • T. HubersKnee Injury
  • T. DallingaIllness
  • S. El MalaIllness

Team news last updated Sep 4 (5 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.

Statistical comparison

Würzburger Kickers at home vs 1. FC Köln away
Played
W-D-L
Scored /game
Conceded /game
Clean sheets
Failed to score
80%
BTTS (last 5)
80%
100%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
100%

Head-to-head

Full record →
Würzburger Kickers
0
Draws
0
1. FC Köln
1

1. FC Köln have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.

  • 2026-08-24Würzburger Kickers 1-2 1. FC Köln

1 published market

FeaturedWON
Market
Double Chance
Pick
1. FC Köln or Draw
Confidence76%

1. FC Köln enter this cup tie unbeaten in their last three outings, scoring 12 goals across that span. While Würzburger Kickers have won three of their last four games, Köln's quality provides the edge. In alignment with VIP safety guidelines, taking 1. FC Köln or Draw covers the potential risk of a tight knockout scenario.

Published August 23, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.