The match between FC Köln and Kaiserslautern is set for 18 May 2025 at the RheinEnergieStadion in Köln. Kick-off is at 14:30 BST (15:30 CEST) across Italy, Germany, France and Spain. Both sides head into Round 34 of the Bundesliga II with plenty to play for.
Hosts Köln will be looking to secure the top spot in the table and lift the league trophy in front of their home fans, while Kaiserslautern aim to keep their promotion push alive by extending their unbeaten run. The stage is set for an enticing encounter in Germany’s second tier.
How are both teams coming into this?
FC Köln have been in fine form on home soil, winning their last two league matches to climb to the summit of the Bundesliga II. Confidence is high after commanding performances, and the side’s organized defence and swift counter-attacks have been key to their recent success.
Kaiserslautern arrive unbeaten in their last three games, collecting two wins and a draw. The visitors know that a positive result could secure their place in the promotion playoffs, and they will look to exploit any gaps left by Köln as they chase a crucial away victory.
Our forecast
This looks set to be a tight, tactical battle with both teams wary of making early mistakes. While Köln’s home advantage gives them the slight edge, Kaiserslautern’s recent resilience suggests they won’t be pushovers.
We’re expecting a low-scoring affair. Backing under 2.5 total goals offers solid value, and a narrow home win for Köln is our main pick. For those looking to hedge, a “draw no bet” on the hosts provides extra security against an upset.
