Holstein Kiel v FC Cologne: what the numbers say
Holstein Kiel meet FC Cologne at Holstein-Stadion, Wednesday 4:00am (DFB-Pokal). We have no previous meeting between Holstein Kiel and FC Cologne on record — a first look at this match-up.
Form
Holstein Kiel have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Borussia Dortmund 0–3.
FC Cologne have won one of their last five and most recently drew with 1. FC Union Berlin 1–1.
Head to head
We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.
Players to watch
For Holstein Kiel, watch Shuto Machino (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2024-25) and Phil Harres (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2024-25).
For FC Cologne, watch Said El Mala (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Thijs Dallinga (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27).
At Holstein-Stadion
Holstein Kiel have won 4 of their last 17 at Holstein-Stadion.
What the numbers say
On form, Holstein Kiel have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
