FC Cologne vs. FSV Mainz Betting Lines, Odds, & Offensive Leaders January 17, 2026

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Two clubs among the bottom half in the Bundesliga will clash on Saturday, when 12th-place FC Cologne (+124 to win) hosts 16th-place FSV Mainz (+198).

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FC Cologne to win vs FSV Mainz +124

Bet $20, Payout $44.80

FC Cologne vs. FSV Mainz Odds & Favorites

  • Favorite: FC Cologne (+124)
  • Underdog: FSV Mainz (+198)
  • Over/under: 2.5

FC Cologne vs. FSV Mainz Betting Insights

  • In the Bundesliga, FC Cologne has put up 25 goals in 17 matches (10th), and FSV Mainz has yielded 29 (10th).
  • FC Cologne has been the favorite in six matches this season, and won two.
  • FC Cologne has no wins in two games as a +124 favorite or greater.
  • FC Cologne has a 44.6% chance of winning this match, based on the moneyline.
  • FSV Mainz has 17 goals in 17 matches this season (14th in Bundesliga), and FC Cologne has conceded 29 goals, 10th in the league.
  • FSV Mainz has been an underdog in nine matches this season, and won none.
  • FSV Mainz (+198) has been at least this big an underdog in seven games, and won none.
  • FSV Mainz’s chances of winning this match are 33.6%, according to the moneyline.
  • FC Cologne games have finished with more than 2.5 goals nine times so far this season.
  • The total for this game is 2.5, the same as the combined scoring output of these two clubs this year.
  • FSV Mainz games have had over 2.5 goals eight times this year.
  • These two teams allow a combined 3.4 goals per game, 0.9 higher than the total for this matchup.

FC Cologne vs. FSV Mainz Offensive Leaders

FC Cologne Offensive Leaders

  • FC Cologne’s leader in shots is Said El Mala, with 22 (eighth in league), leading to seven goals.
  • Jakub Kaminski’s 20 shots (13th in league, 1.2 per game) have turned into five goals.
  • Kaminski is tops on FC Cologne in chances created as well, with 18 (1.1 per game).

FSV Mainz Offensive Leaders

  • In 15 matches this season, Nadiem Amiri has taken 15 shots (one per game) and scored five goals for FSV Mainz.
  • Benedict Hollerbach has taken 10 shots (0.8 per game) and scored one goal.
  • Amiri also has accumulated one assist plus a team-best 23 chances created (seventh in league).
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