RB Leipzig and FC Köln will face each other in a Bundesliga game in Germany on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, check the RB Leipzig vs FC Köln betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where RB Leipzig vs FC Köln will occur
The game is set to be played in the mythical Red Bull Arena stadium, in the city of Leipzig, with a capacity for 42558 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
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Introduction to the RB Leipzig vs FC Köln betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Bundesliga, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 3.17 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3.54 goals per match.
RB Leipzig last match
In the last match they played, RB Leipzig collected a win. The opposing team was Darmstadt 98, and the match – which ended with the result of 1-3 – was valid for Bundesliga. Coach M. Rose’s disposed his team in a 4-2-2-2 formation.
Prior to the match the odds were 1.50, making clear the team’s favoritism, which was later confirmed with the positive result.
One of the main responsible for the team’s victory was Loïs Openda with the 2 goals scored by the player, the path to victory for RB Leipzig became more straightforward, and the team managed to leave the field with the objective accomplished.
FC Köln last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Bundesliga, FC Köln, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Borussia Mönchengladbach team with a final score of 3-1.
A very even game was expected, with odds for the home win at 2.40.
RB Leipzig vs FC Köln h2h
When these teams last played against each other in Bundesliga, RB Leipzig ranked 3rd place while FC Köln was in 12th place. RB Leipzig initiated hostilities with a 3-4-2-1 formation while FC Köln played using a 4-2-2-2 tactic.
In the 2022/2023 football season, these teams played against each other on 04-02-2023 in a battle-themed Bundesliga match which ended in a 0-0 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The RB Leipzig team’s run of five games has been of preferable outcome, compared to the FC Köln team.
RB Leipzig
Bundesliga leaderboard now
The RB Leipzig team with 17 points currently occupies the 5th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Europa League, with a campaign of 5 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.
This means that in the 9th round, the TSG Hoffenheim team is closing in at 6th place, with 2 points separating them.
RB Leipzig analysis
After 8 matches, RB Leipzig shows a positive goal difference: in fact, the team has scored 19 goals and conceded 7.
Over the course of the competition, RB Leipzig had an average of 5.88 shots on goal per match: thus, it can be considered one of the most offensive teams, with high chances of scoring goals and winning.
To control the game, the RB Leipzig team would try to achieve an average ball possession of 54.75%. This is because teams would have some control over their opponents if they had ball possession above 50%.
In comparison to FC Köln 758 attacks and 7 goals, RB Leipzig has had 889 attacks and 19 goals.
Signed this season by RB Leipzig, Loïs Openda has been making the fans happy. In the team’s most recent duel, against Darmstadt 98, he once again performed well, scoring 2 goals, a function for which he arrived. So, the forward continues to justify the investment made in him.
Best goalscorer from RB Leipzig
Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is Loïs Openda. The Attacker has scored 6 times in this competition and helped RB Leipzig avoiding adverse outcomes on several occasions.
FC Köln
Bundesliga leaderboard now
The FC Köln team with 4 points currently occupies the 16th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Relegation Play-off, with a campaign of 1 win, 1 draw, and 6 losses.
This means that in the 9th round the team has no advantage in relation to the VfL Bochum 1848 team that is in the 17th place.
FC Köln analysis
The goal difference is on the negative side for FC Köln, which after 8 rounds has conceded 15 but has only scored 7.
The team starts as an underdog in their next match, both because they will be playing on a field that is by no means easy and because they are not showing very good finalization skills, averaging 0.88 scored per game.
Best goalscorer from FC Köln
Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is Florian Kainz. The Attacker has scored 3 times in this competition and helped FC Köln avoiding adverse outcomes on several occasions.
It is important to highlight that more than 50% of the goals scored by this player were from the penalty spot. More precisely, 3 of the 3 goals scored have this characteristic.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of RB Leipzig is Loïs Openda, who has already scored 6 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of FC Köln is Florian Kainz, he has scored in 3 opportunities.
75-90 minutes into the game is a good time to bet with most goals being made in this period.
Seeing that FC Köln has an average of 0.5 goals per match outside their domains, the option under 2.5 goals is an appealing one. This market makes much sense since the team usually doesn’t concede goals playing as a visitor.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.38.
Handicap Betting Tip
With all the favoritism on their side, RB Leipzig comes into this confrontation with great chances to get a comfortable victory. The home advantage, for example, is an indication of that. Therefore, an interesting bet is on the Asian handicap of -1.5 for the visited team.
Corners Top Betting Tips
There is an average of 5.5 corners per game, making this a good thing to note if one wishes to obtain good results in sports betting.
FC Köln is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.38 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of FC Köln in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 2.88 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
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RB Leipzig vs FC Köln betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on October 28th, 2023, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Red Bull Arena stadium in Leipzig.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Bundesliga match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 0-0 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
