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On 16 October 2026 · 19:30 at Deutsche Bank Park (Frankfurt), Eintracht Frankfurt take on 1. FC Köln, with B. Brand in charge. We make Eintracht Frankfurt (54%) the favourites. Our tip, the probabilities of each outcome, absences and our analysis follow below.
Wins: Eintracht Frankfurt win. Half lost (half the stake back): a draw. Loses: Eintracht Frankfurt lose.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Eintracht Frankfurt lie 9th, having collected 11 points after 8 matches (3W 2D 3L); 1. FC Köln lie 14th, having collected 9 points (2W 3D 3L).
What to expect
In our view Eintracht Frankfurt hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 2–1 (9.1%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Over 3.5 goals (odds 1.90), which we give a 52% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 70%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 72%.
The prediction at a glance
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 72%.
- Unavailable: Eintracht Frankfurt 0, 1. FC Köln 0.
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals
Another angle: Under 3.5 goals (probability 48%, top price 2.10). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Eintracht Frankfurt: no absences. 1. FC Köln will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 1.86 | 4.40 | 4.20 |
| Market average | 1.78 | 4.28 | 3.99 |
| Lowest odds | 1.75 | 4.00 | 3.80 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.08 | 1.06 | 87.7% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.35 | 1.31 | 72.0% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 3.60 | 3.37 | 28.0% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 1.90 | 1.83 | 52.2% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.35 | 1.33 | 70.3% |
| BTTS – no | 3.25 | 3.15 | 29.7% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 16/10/26, 18:18. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 4.8%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Eintracht Frankfurt 2–1 1. FC Köln, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Eintracht Frankfurt 9th (11 points), 1. FC Köln 14th (9 points).
- Absences: Eintracht Frankfurt 0, 1. FC Köln 0.
Who will win Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln: injuries and missing players
Eintracht Frankfurt
- No reported absences
1. FC Köln
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern München | 8 | 5-3-0 | 27:8 | 18 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 5-3-0 | 14:6 | 18 |
| 3 |  SC Freiburg | 8 | 5-1-2 | 18:10 | 16 |
| 4 |  RB Leipzig | 8 | 5-0-3 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 5 |  Werder Bremen | 8 | 4-3-1 | 17:14 | 15 |
| 6 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 8 | 4-1-3 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 7 |  SV Elversberg | 8 | 4-1-3 | 16:16 | 13 |
| 8 |  Hamburger SV | 9 | 4-0-5 | 10:20 | 12 |
| 9 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 3-2-3 | 13:18 | 11 |
| 10 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 8 | 3-1-4 | 17:17 | 10 |
| 11 |  FC Augsburg | 8 | 2-3-3 | 18:15 | 9 |
| 12 |  VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 3-0-5 | 14:15 | 9 |
| 13 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 8 | 3-0-5 | 14:16 | 9 |
| 14 | 1. FC Köln | 8 | 2-3-3 | 9:12 | 9 |
| 15 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 8 | 2-3-3 | 6:9 | 9 |
| 16 |  Union Berlin | 8 | 1-4-3 | 7:19 | 7 |
| 17 |  FC Schalke 04 | 8 | 1-3-4 | 4:9 | 6 |
| 18 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 1-1-7 | 12:25 | 4 |
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln?
Eintracht Frankfurt -0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.66); Over 3.5 goals (1.90).
Who will win Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln?
Our estimate gives Eintracht Frankfurt a 54% chance of winning, the draw 22% and 1. FC Köln 24%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 16 October 2026 at 19:30, venue Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt. Referee: B. Brand.
Who will be missing?
Eintracht Frankfurt: no absences. 1. FC Köln: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 72% (odds 1.35) and under 2.5 goals at 28% (odds 3.60).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 70% (odds 1.35).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 2–1 (9.1%), then 1–1 (8.3%) and 3–1 (6.7%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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