RB Leipzig chase fifth straight win over FC Cologne
RB Leipzig meet FC Cologne at Red Bull Arena, Sunday 4:00am (Bundesliga). FC Cologne haven't beaten RB Leipzig at Red Bull Arena since 2017-18: 6 meetings there since then.
The big picture
RB Leipzig come in 4th on the ladder with 18 points; FC Cologne are 15th on 9. RB Leipzig have the higher position to protect.
RB Leipzig are 5–3 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 2.8 goals for and 1.4 against.
FC Cologne are 2–3–3 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.5 against.
Form
RB Leipzig have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Manchester City 2–3.
FC Cologne have won one of their last five and most recently drew with 1. FC Union Berlin 1–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 16 times on our records since 2016: RB Leipzig 9, FC Cologne 2, 5 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), RB Leipzig won 2–1 at RheinEnergieStadion.
RB Leipzig have won the last four against FC Cologne.
Biggest margin between these two: RB Leipzig by 6 goals in 2023-24 (6–0).
Players to watch
For RB Leipzig, watch Ridle Baku (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Tidiam Gomis (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).
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 Red Bull Arena
RB Leipzig have won 15 of their last 21 at Red Bull Arena.
The deeper numbers
FC Cologne haven't beaten RB Leipzig at Red Bull Arena since 2017-18: 6 meetings there since then.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, RB Leipzig go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
