Mainz vs FC Cologne Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 German Bundesliga
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THE FACTS
When is Mainz vs FC Cologne on and what time does it start? Mainz vs FC Cologne will take place on Sunday 28th April, 2024 – 16:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Mainz vs FC Cologne? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Mainz vs FC Cologne on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Mainz vs FC Cologne
Where can I stream Mainz vs FC Cologne in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, Mainz vs FC Cologne can be streamed live on the Sky Go app
THE LOWDOWN
MAINZ
Mainz’s continue to ride the crest of a wave as Bo Henriksen’s men fight for their lives in a bid to conjure up a great escape, with two points now separating them from safety. It’s now five games unbeaten for Mainz following their 1-1 draw away at Freiburg, including three wins (all at home) and two draws.
FC COLOGNE
FC Cologne are coming off the back of consecutive defeats by two goals to nil, with the most recent one being a devastating result, losing at home to rock-bottom Darmstadt. It was an outcome that has rammed a huge nail in the coffin of FC Cologne when it comes relegation and if Mainz were to beat them, it will be all but over for them.
THE TEAM NEWS
MAINZ
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Zentner; Kohr, Van den Berg, Fernandes; Caci, Guilavogui, Amiri, Mwene; Gruda, Onisiwo, Burkardt
UNAVAILABLE: Bell (Illness), Krauss (Suspended), Lee (Suspended), Leitsch (Injured), Ngankam (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Barreiro (Injured), Hanche-Olsen (Injured)
FC COLOGNE
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Schwabe; Schmitz, Hubers, Chabot, Finkgrafe; Thielmann, Christensen, Martel, Kainz; Alidou, Waldschmidt
UNAVAILABLE: Diehl (Injured), Kilian (Injured), Selke (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Ljubicic (Illness), Paqarada (Illness)
THE PREDICTION
It’s hard not to be impressed by how strongly Mainz have rallied over the past few weeks and key to their success has been their home form. Their last three games played at MEWA Arena have seen Mainz not only win, but also rack up ten goals along the way. FC Cologne though, are in big trouble and losing to Darmstadt may well have flattened the belief within their squad that they can stay up. Expect Mainz to come flying out of the traps and prove too strong for the visitors over 90 minutes.
TIP: MAINZ TO WIN
