RB Leipzig vs Cologne Predictions

• Cologne have scored in each of their first four matches of the new season in league and cup.
• Each of Cologne’s last two fixtures in the Bundesliga have featured goals at both ends.
• RB Leipzig have won each of their last two matches in the Bundesliga.

Cologne to trade blows with Die Roten Bullen in Leipzig

RB Leipzig have recovered well from their alarming 6-0 mauling at the hands of Bayern Munich on the opening weekend of the new Bundesliga campaign, mustering a solid response in the form of back-to-back wins over Heidenheim (2-0) and Mainz (1-0).

Leipzig had to rebuild their attack over the summer following the departures of Lois Openda, Benjamin Sesko and Xavi Simons, though there have been early indicators to suggest they have recruited well, with forward signings Romulo and Johan Bakayoko already off the mark.

RB Leipzig can continue their scoring run against a Cologne side that conceded three times at Wolfsburg last weekend, though a third successive win to nil for Die Roten Bullen feels unlikely.

The visitors returned to Germany’s top tier as champions following their run to glory in the 2. Bundesliga last season and Cologne have looked at ease back in the big time so far under summer appointment Lukas Kwasniok, claiming seven points from nine, with wins over Mainz (1-0) and Freiburg (4-1) preceding last week’s draw with Wolfsburg (3-3).

Cologne scored in the 114^th minute to rescue an unlikely point in that draw with Die Wolfe, showing that the promoted outfit have spirit to go along with their eye-catching attacking manoeuvres.

The Billy Goats are backed to compete again at Leipzig, where the BTTS market stands out as an option with an attractive price. Cologne left it late to take something from their visit to Wolfsburg however, and a more robust Leipzig are unlikely to collapse if they get their noses in front, so our correct score prediction backs the hosts to win 2-1.