Watch the football match Live between a team Mainz 05 vs Köln After the live, watch the replay of the match and highlights In championship competitions BundesLiga .
This match is played on date 22 Aug 2025
This match takes place in MEWA ARENA (Mainz) – In championship competitions BundesLiga by Season 2025/2026
📝 Match Summary Table
| FEATURE | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Mainz 05 vs FC Köln |
| Competition | Bundesliga – Matchday 1 |
| Date | Sunday, August 24, 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 15:30 CEST (13:30 UTC) |
| Venue | MEWA Arena, Mainz |
| Broadcast | DAZN (Germany), ESPN+ (USA), Sky Sports (UK) |
| Last Meeting | Mainz 1–1 Köln (April 2024, Bundesliga) |
| Head-to-Head | Mainz: 13 wins, Köln: 11 wins, Draws: 11 |
🔎 Overview
The Bundesliga season kicks off with a compelling matchup as Mainz 05 host FC Köln at the MEWA Arena. Mainz, fresh off a 1–0 victory over Dynamo Dresden in the DFB-Pokal, aim to build on their strong finish from the previous season, where they secured a sixth-place finish in the league standings. Nadiem Amiri’s 22nd-minute goal was the difference in their Pokal win .
On the other hand, FC Köln return to the Bundesliga after a season in the 2. Bundesliga. The newly promoted side will be eager to prove their mettle against top-tier competition. Their last encounter with Mainz ended in a 1–1 draw, highlighting the competitive nature of this fixture .
📊 Head-to-Head Stats
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Total Matches: 35
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✅ Mainz Wins: 13
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✅ Köln Wins: 11
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🟰 Draws: 11
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⚽ Average Goals per Match: 2.49
Recent encounters have been closely contested, with both teams sharing the spoils in their last three meetings.
🧠 Tactical Preview
🟥 Mainz 05
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Manager: Bo Svensson
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Formation: 4-2-3-1
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Strengths: Solid defensive organization, quick transitions
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Weaknesses: Occasional lapses in concentration leading to late goals
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Key Player: Nadiem Amiri – instrumental in both playmaking and scoring
🟨 FC Köln
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Manager: Lukas Kwasniok
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Formation: 4-3-3
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Strengths: High pressing game, dynamic wingers
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Weaknesses: Adjusting to the demands of top-flight football after promotion
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Key Player: Luca Waldschmidt – offers pace and goal-scoring ability
📉 Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Form |
|---|---|
| Mainz | 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 |
| Köln | 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 |
Both teams enter the season opener with positive momentum, having secured victories in their recent matches.
🎯 Prediction
Mainz 2–1 Köln
While Köln’s return to the Bundesliga brings renewed energy, Mainz’s established presence in the top flight and home advantage give them the edge in this encounter.
Mainz 05
FC Köln
