Darmstadt vs FC Koln Prediction & Betting Tips (18 October)

Darmstadt last graced the top-flight, ending that campaign by losing eight of their last 12 matches of the regular season, so a return to this level could represent a significant step up in class. FC Koln are probably not the opponents that they would have chosen to face, with Darmstadt boasting eight wins from ten games of late.

Over the course of their previous 21 home games at this level, Darmstadt have been involved in just a single goalless draw, and eight goals were shared when they last played host to FC Koln. Speaking of the visitors, 21 of their most recent 21 matches in the 2. Bundesliga have served up over 2.5 goals, so any deviation from this script would have to be seen as surprising.

Somewhat incredibly, 21 of the previous 21 2. Bundesliga fixtures involving Darmstadt have seen the net bulge at both ends, and this includes a run of ten consecutive home matches in which this has been the case. Although FC Koln cannot compete with these numbers, it should still be pointed out that they have both scored and conceded in ten of their last 14 away games.