FSV Mainz 05 – 1. FC Köln

FSV Mainz 05 host 1. FC Köln in what promises to be a tightly‑contested clash, with both sides sitting on four points after three games. The hosts sit seventh in the table, having scored six and conceded three, while Cologne occupy twelfth with five goals for and seven against. Mainz’s solitary win and draw give them a slight edge in goal difference, but Köln’s recent performances suggest they will be eager to close the gap. The head‑to‑head record this season is still level, setting the stage for a potentially decisive encounter as both clubs look to climb out of the mid‑table mire.