Würzburger Kickers vs 1. FC Köln
Match events
- 18'D. Abrangao
- 58'R. Ache
- 61'I. Johannesson (R. Ache)
- 71'P. Ochs (I. Franjic)
- 71'T. Kraus (J. Nischalke)
- 75'R. Ache (Linton Maina)
- 75'G. Mensah (E. Skhiri)
- 75'Jan Thielmann (Thijs Dallinga)
- 77'I. Johannesson (Jan Thielmann)
- 82'L. Lochoshvili (J. Schmied)
- 84'N. Embaye (X. Kiefersauer)
- 84'D. Kinsombi (E. Muteba)
- 86'E. Farahnak (Franck Evina)
- 89'S. El Mala (P. Okon-Engstler)
- 90'D. Abrangao
Lineups
- 1.6
- Goals/game
- 1.7
- 1.7
- Conceded/game
- 1.6
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 1-3
Data suggests that 1. FC Köln enters this match in strong form, having won 4 of their last 5 games, while Würzburger Kickers have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 1.7 goals per match in their recent performances. The scoring averages further indicate Köln's edge, with both sides showing similar goal rates, but Köln's recent winning streak enhances their likelihood of success in this encounter. The numbers favor an away win with a predicted scoreline of 3-1.
- Würzburger Kickers conceded 1.7 goals per game in their last 10 matches
- 1. FC Köln has won 4 of their last 5 matches
- 1. FC Köln scored an average of 1.7 goals per game recently
- Würzburger Kickers have struggled at home, losing 3 of their last 5 matches.
Confidence is high because the probability gap between outcomes is decisive, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and this fixture has limited historical data available so far.
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Why AI favors 1. FC Köln
- Poor recent formWürzburger Kickers
Würzburger Kickers have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
1W 1D 3L - Good recent form1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
4W 0D 1L - Sharper attack1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln are averaging 1.7 goals scored per game over their recent matches.
1.7/game - Tighter defense1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln are conceding just 1.6 goals per game over their recent matches.
1.6/game conceded
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
What could change the prediction
- AI and market are closely aligned
The bookmaker market and our model currently see this match almost identically, which limits how differentiated this pick is.
- No head-to-head history
These two teams have no recorded meetings, so the prediction relies on form and standings alone.
How did our prediction do?
We picked 1. FC Köln at 71% — final result was 1. FC Köln win, Würzburger Kickers 1-2 1. FC Köln.
Predicted score was 1-3.
This was a high confidence pick (79/100) — and it paid off.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- Würzburger Kickers have averaged 1.6 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- 1. FC Köln have averaged 1.7 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings on record.
Odds comparison
Match winner
Total goals (2.5 line)
Both teams to score
Double chance
Clean sheet
Average and best price across 14 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.
Match winner — odds movement
Model vs market
"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.
Pre-match comparison
Rolling averages based on each team's last 10 and 10 finished matches; clean sheets/failed-to-score are full-season totals.
Referee
M. Petersen
Based on 4 matches officiated (our own data).
When do they score?
Würzburger Kickers
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Frequently asked questions
Who is likely to win Würzburger Kickers vs 1. FC Köln?+
Our AI model favors 1. FC Köln to win, with a 71% probability (Draw 17%, Würzburger Kickers 12%).
What time does Würzburger Kickers vs 1. FC Köln kick off?+
Kickoff is at Aug 24, 2026, 4:00 PM (your local time, based on your device).