Darmstadt vs FC Koln prediction 18.10.2024
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- Competition: 2. Bundesliga
- Date: Friday, 18th October, 2024
- Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18:30 CEST
- Venue: Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor (Darmstadt)
Darmstadt had a terrible last season, finishing last in the Bundesliga and winning only 17 points in 34 rounds. Survival was really far away, considering they finished 16 points away. Even though whenever a team is relegated from the Bundesliga, they are among the favorites in 2. Bundesliga. Unfortunately for "The Lilies", they haven't looked like a promotion candidate, far from it. They are currently in the relegation playout spot (16) with only six points in eight rounds. Still, after changing the coach in September, there are some minor signs of improvement.
Like Darmstadt, FC Koln also suffered relegation last year. They finished six points away from the safe zone, but unlike Darmstadt, FC Koln is doing slightly better this year. They are in 7th with 12 points from eight points, but to be fair, that is far from what they expected, as most football pundits saw them as the best team in the league. Objectively, they are playing well, and it is expected they will soon start winning games, but they have to address problems on the defensive end.
Darmstadt vs FC Koln pick: Over 3.5 goals
Since the arrival of new coach, Darmstadt played mostly high-scoring games. They were over 2.5 goals in the last three games and were over 3.5 goals in two of those three matches. During that three-game stretch, they averaged an incredible 5.6 goals per game.
Meanwhile, FC Koln are the best offensive team in the league, with 20 goals scored in eight rounds - 2.5 per game. They have a really potent offense and can score a lot of goals against anyone. However, defensively, they are not looking great. A great offense and poor defense make them the perfect team for this type of bet.
Additionally, FC Koln are simply great for this bet away from home as they were over 3.5 goals in all four road games, with both teams scoring.
Considering Darmstadt's recent high-scoring games, FC Koln's potent offense, and the fact they only play high-scoring games away from home, we believe that an over 3.5 goals bet is the safest option for the upcoming 2. Bundesliga game.
vs Head to Head (H2H) stats
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FC Koln
0 : 2
Darmstadt 98
Bundesliga
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Darmstadt 98
0 : 1
FC Koln
Bundesliga
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FC Koln
1 : 2
Darmstadt 98
2. Bundesliga
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Darmstadt 98
0 : 3
FC Koln
2. Bundesliga
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Darmstadt 98
1 : 6
FC Koln
Bundesliga
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FC Koln
2 : 0
Darmstadt 98
Bundesliga
Darmstadt team news
In one of his recent interviews, coach Florian Kohfeldt spoke about their defensive problems. He said they have to reduce the number of goals and achieve defensive stability. "The development steps are much greater in the offensive than in the defensive," the coach added.
The players who missed the previous games due to injuries should remain sidelined - Matthias Bader, Fabian Holland, Paul Will, and Christoph Zimmermann. Meanwhile, Oscar Vilhelmsson is questionable because of his injury.
Last matches of
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Karlsruher SC
3 : 3
Darmstadt 98
2. Bundesliga
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Darmstadt 98
1 : 2
Magdeburg
2. Bundesliga
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Schalke 04
3 : 5
Darmstadt 98
2. Bundesliga
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Darmstadt 98
1 : 1
Eintracht Braunschweig
2. Bundesliga
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FSV Mainz
0 : 1
Darmstadt 98
Club Friendlies 3
lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Marcel Schuhen
Defenders
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2
Sergio Lopez
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38
Clemens Riedel
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20
Aleksandar Vukotic
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3
Guille Bueno
Midfielders
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18
Philipp Forster
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17
Kai Klefisch
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16
Andreas Muller
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34
Killian Corredor
Forwards
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7
Isac Lidberg
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9
Fraser Hornby
FC Koln team news
In his interview on 9th October, coach Gerhard Struber discussed the team's situation. He said his overall impression of his first few weeks at FC Cologne is pretty good. The coach said they had a rocky start but are getting to where they want to be in terms of performances. "We are in a development phase in which we are still paying the price for our inexperience from time to time," the coach added.
The team should have no new injuries, but Lucas Kilian, Philipp Pentke, Dejan Ljubicic, Mark Uth, and Jacob Christensen, who missed the previous games, should remain sidelined with their injuries.
Last matches of
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FC Koln
2 : 0
Ulm
2. Bundesliga
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FC Koln
4 : 4
Karlsruher SC
2. Bundesliga
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Fortuna Dusseldorf
2 : 2
FC Koln
2. Bundesliga
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FC Koln
1 : 2
Magdeburg
2. Bundesliga
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Schalke 04
1 : 3
FC Koln
2. Bundesliga
lineup
Goalkeeper
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40
Jonas Urbig
Defenders
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35
Max Finkgrafe
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4
Timo Hubers
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24
Julian Pauli
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17
Leart Paqarada
Midfielders
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19
Tim Lemperle
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6
Eric Martel
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8
Denis Huseinbasic
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37
Linton Maina
Forwards
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9
Luca Waldschmidt
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42
Damion Downs
3 Reasons why we should see four or more goals
- Darmstadt were over 3.5 goals in two of the previous three league games
- FC Koln are the best offensive team in the league with 20 scored goals in eight rounds
- FC Koln were over 3.5 goals in all four road games this season
Main prediction -
Over 3.5 goals
