Cologne is set to host FC St. Pauli on matchday 13 of the Bundesliga at the Rhein Energie Stadion, kicking off at 11:30 AM (Argentina time).
Current State of Both Teams
Both clubs are arriving at this game with strong motivation to secure three points. The visiting team faced a setback in their last match, while the home side managed a draw in their previous outing.
Cologne’s Recent Bundesliga Performance
In their latest fixture, Cologne drew 1-1 against Werder Bremen. Their form has been shaky over the last four games, accumulating only one victory against three losses, having conceded 10 goals while scoring 9.
FC St. Pauli’s Recent Bundesliga Performance
FC St. Pauli arrives with a recent defeat against Bayern Munich, losing 3-1. They are desperate to break their current winless streak that has lasted for four matches, during which they have conceded 12 goals and scored only 2.
In their last encounters within the league, the home team has recorded one victory, while the visitors also secured a win. The last meeting between these two sides in this competition took place on January 29, 2011, where FC St. Pauli triumphed 3-0.
Currently, Cologne sits in 11th place with 15 points (4 wins, 3 draws, 5 losses). In contrast, FC St. Pauli languishes in 17th place, accumulating just 7 points (2 wins, 1 draw, 9 losses).
The match will be officiated by referee Tobias Reichel.
Upcoming Fixtures for Cologne
Match 14: vs Bayer Leverkusen – December 13, 14:30 (Argentina time)
Match 15: vs Unión Berlin – December 20, 11:30 (Argentina time)
Match 16: vs Heidenheim – January 10, 11:30 (Argentina time)
Match 17: vs Bayern Munich – January 14, 16:30 (Argentina time)
Match 18: vs Mainz – January 17, 11:30 (Argentina time)
Upcoming Fixtures for FC St. Pauli
Match 14: vs Heidenheim – December 13, 11:30 (Argentina time)
Match 15: vs Mainz – December 21, 11:30 (Argentina time)
Match 16: vs RB Leipzig – January 10, 11:30 (Argentina time)
Match 17: vs Wolfsburg – January 14, 14:30 (Argentina time)
Match 18: vs Borussia Dortmund – January 17, 11:30 (Argentina time)
Match Timings by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 11:30 AM
Colombia and Peru: 09:30 AM
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 08:30 AM
Venezuela: 10:30 AM