The highly anticipated Matchday 18 of the Bundesliga sees Cologne hosting Mainz today at 11:30 AM (Argentina time). Both teams are looking to solidify their standings as they head into the late stages of the season.
Current Form of Cologne and Mainz
Cologne comes into this match after a disappointing loss in their previous game. They suffered a 1-3 defeat against Bayern Munich, and after a mixed run that saw them lose twice and draw twice in their last four matches, they are eager to regain their momentum and secure three points at home.
Mainz, on the other hand, arrives filled with confidence following a 2-1 win over Heidenheim in their last outing. With one defeat and three draws in their prior fixtures, they have managed to score six goals while conceding six. They aim to build on their positive result and capitalize on Cologne’s recent struggles.
Head-to-Head in the Bundesliga
The last five encounters between these two sides have produced a mix of results; Cologne has claimed one victory, while Mainz has also celebrated one win, with three matches ending in draws. When they last met on August 24 in the Bundesliga 2025-2026 season, Cologne triumphed with a narrow 1-0 victory.
Currently, Cologne sits in 13th place with 17 points (4 wins, 5 draws, 8 losses), whereas Mainz holds the 16th position with 12 points (2 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses).
The referee for today’s match is Felix Zwayer.
Upcoming Fixtures
Cologne’s next Bundesliga matches include:
- Vs Freiburg: January 25 – 1:30 PM (Argentina time)
- Vs Wolfsburg: January 30 – 4:30 PM (Argentina time)
- Vs RB Leipzig: February 8 – 11:30 AM (Argentina time)
- Vs Stuttgart: February 14 – 2:30 PM (Argentina time)
- Vs Hoffenheim: February 21 – 11:30 AM (Argentina time)
Mainz will face the following challenges ahead:
- Vs Wolfsburg: January 24 – 11:30 AM (Argentina time)
- Vs RB Leipzig: January 31 – 11:30 AM (Argentina time)
- Vs Augsburg: February 7 – 11:30 AM (Argentina time)
- Vs Borussia Dortmund: February 13 – 4:30 PM (Argentina time)
- Vs Hamburg SV: February 20 – 4:30 PM (Argentina time)
Match Times by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 11:30 AM
Colombia and Peru: 09:30 AM
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico), and Nicaragua: 08:30 AM
Venezuela: 10:30 AM