Leipzig lost skipper Marcel Sabitzer to Bayern, and have started poorly under new coach Jess Marsch with three defeats in four games, including a 4-1 thumping last weekend. Leipzig have lost their last five Bundesliga away games and were thrashed 6-3 by Manchester City in midweek as well to add insult to injury. That said, Leipzig should fancy their chances of bouncing back with three points against a Koln side that stayed up by the skin of their teeth last season, winning a play-off against Holstein Kiel. 0:1
Florian Kainz is suspended after his red card last weekend. Defender Timo Hübers is nearing a return from an ankle injury, while Jan Thielmann is also likely to be back from illness. Luca Kilian could start after signing on loan from Mainz to boost FC Koln's defensive options. Sava-Arangel Cestic and Kingsley Schindler are nearing returns, while Jannes Horn continues to recover from a hip injury. Dejan Ljubicic has joined from Rapid Vienna, while keeper Marvin Schwäbe, a free transfer signing from Danish side Brondby, has recovered from a hand injury. Marcelo Saracchi is recovering from an ACL injury, while Marcel Halstenberg has an ankle injury. Youngster Josko Gvardiol has signed from Dynamo Zagreb and could keep out ex-Manchester City man Angelino. Brian Brobbey will compete with Andre Silva up front, but the latter will win that battle here. Mohamed Simakan has signed from Strasbourg in France and has been impressive in defence so far.
FC Koln have been drawing at half time and winning at full time in their last 3 home matches (Bundesliga). RBL have lost their last 5 away matches (Bundesliga). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of FC Koln's last 7 home games (Bundesliga). FC Koln have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches against RBL in all competitions. RBL have lost with a 1 goal margin in their last 5 away matches (Bundesliga). FC Koln have won their last 3 home matches (Bundesliga).
FC Koln have been drawing at half time and winning at full time in their last 3 home matches (Bundesliga). RBL have lost their last 5 away matches (Bundesliga). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of FC Koln's last 7 home games (Bundesliga). FC Koln have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches against RBL in all competitions. RBL have lost with a 1 goal margin in their last 5 away matches (Bundesliga). FC Koln have won their last 3 home matches (Bundesliga).
Florian Kainz is suspended after his red card last weekend. Defender Timo Hübers is nearing a return from an ankle injury, while Jan Thielmann is also likely to be back from illness. Luca Kilian could start after signing on loan from Mainz to boost FC Koln's defensive options. Sava-Arangel Cestic and Kingsley Schindler are nearing returns, while Jannes Horn continues to recover from a hip injury. Dejan Ljubicic has joined from Rapid Vienna, while keeper Marvin Schwäbe, a free transfer signing from Danish side Brondby, has recovered from a hand injury. Marcelo Saracchi is recovering from an ACL injury, while Marcel Halstenberg has an ankle injury. Youngster Josko Gvardiol has signed from Dynamo Zagreb and could keep out ex-Manchester City man Angelino. Brian Brobbey will compete with Andre Silva up front, but the latter will win that battle here. Mohamed Simakan has signed from Strasbourg in France and has been impressive in defence so far.
Leipzig lost skipper Marcel Sabitzer to Bayern, and have started poorly under new coach Jess Marsch with three defeats in four games, including a 4-1 thumping last weekend. Leipzig have lost their last five Bundesliga away games and were thrashed 6-3 by Manchester City in midweek as well to add insult to injury. That said, Leipzig should fancy their chances of bouncing back with three points against a Koln side that stayed up by the skin of their teeth last season, winning a play-off against Holstein Kiel. 0:1
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