Darmstadt vs Koln: tip and Prediction

Darmstadt vs Koln
German Bundesliga
Date: Saturday 28th January, 2017
Kick-off at 14:30 UK / 15:30 CET
Venue: Jonathan-Heimes-Stadion am Bollenfalltor, Darmstadt.

Darmstadt managed to end the disastrous run which left them on the foot of Bundesliga table at the end of the last year. The stalemate with Borussia Monchengladbach will relieve some pressure as they suffered eight consecutive defeats since the end of October 2016.

The 0-0 draw with Gladbach was Darmstadt’s 5th straight match in which they failed to find the back of the net.

But, the new manager and former Werder Bremen star Torsten Frings can be happy with a draw on his debut as a head coach. Gladbach dominated the pitch from the first whistle and they deserved to pick up a victory.

Koln enjoyed a decent first part of the season since they ended the year in the top part of the standings in the top flight of German football.

Peter Stoger’s squad has significant troubles up front as they failed to score two or more goals in last six Bundesliga matches. Their first match of the new year saw a goalless draw at Mainz 05.

Darmstadt vs Koln: Head-to-Head Stats

Darmstadt will hardly escape the rock bottom of the standings after this round wince they have never managed to beat Koln ahead of their 8th head to head clash.

The Billy Goats have five wins including the one from the start of this season when they took a comfortable 2 – 0 victory.

Darmstadt vs Koln: Prediction

Koln are 21/20 to claim three points and stay in the contest for the European positions. We consider the Under 2.5 goals bet as a much better option following the poor attacking form both teams showed in the recent matches. You can get 3/5 odds for the Under pick.

Since Darmstadt failed to score in last five league games and Koln are pretty solid at the back, we do see the value in Koln to keep a clean sheet at 6/4.

Darmstadt vs Koln: Betting Tips

FT – Under 2.5 goals at 3/5 (1.60)
Koln to keep a clean sheet 6/4 (2.20).