Cologne vs RB Leipzig Predictions

• Leipzig have won three of their last five games
• Cologne have netted only 19 goals in the Bundesliga this term
• Cologne have won just three league fixtures this season

Roten Bullen can boost top-four aspirations

It has been a tumultuous season for Leipzig but they are still firmly in the race to make the top four in the Bundesliga and can move into the Champions League places, at least temporarily, with a win over Cologne on Friday.

The Red Bulls have sustained a disappointing seven defeats in the Bundesliga this season but things have been looking up more recently with wins in three of their last four Bundesliga games.

They also gave a good account of themselves against Real Madrid in the Champions League earlier this month, digging deep to pick up a 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu.

After losing the first leg 1-0, that was not enough for Leipzig to progress but they can at least now put full focus on making the top four in the Bundesliga.

Do not expect a lot from struggling Billy Goats

Cologne also need points in the league as their battle against the drop intensifies.

The Billy Goats are on just 18 points from 25 games, meaning they occupy the relegation playoff position heading into the weekend’s matches.

Even a win in this game would not move them up and they are in a precarious position.

It is unlikely to be a barnstorming event, so back a Leipzig win and under 2.5 goals and go for 2-0 in the correct score market.