GERMAN BUNDESLIGA BETTING PICK - KOLN V RB LEIPZIG

German Bundesliga

2026-02-08 - Koln vs RB Leipzig

A Sports Betting Pick by Niko

Köln v RB Leipzig
Football; Germany: Bundesliga
Rhein Energie Stadion – Koln
Sunday, 08th February 2026 - kickoff 15:30 CET

Köln

Köln come into this game off the back of a narrow 1-0 win over Wolfsburg last week, thanks to a first-half strike from Linton Maina.

That victory was Köln's second in three Bundesliga games, helping them move further clear of the relegation zone and giving them some confidence at home.

However, Köln face a tough challenge against RB Leipzig, and injury concerns don’t help. Both Linton Maina (broken rib) and Alessio Castro-Montes (muscle injury) are unlikely to play, removing key attacking and defensive options.

Without them, Köln will need to find alternative ways to compete against a team chasing European spots.

RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig have been inconsistent since the start of the year, losing 2-1 at home to Mainz last weekend and failing to win their last two Bundesliga games. Pressure is mounting, especially with a tough cup trip to Bayern Munich looming next week.

Away form has been shaky as well — just one win in their last five road games, including two defeats and two draws.

That said, RB Leipzig’s quality and motivation to stay in the European race make them dangerous, and they will likely push hard for three points here.

The Betting Verdict

An incredible fact is that RB Leipzig have never lost to a newly promoted Bundesliga side, winning 33 games and drawing five. That’s a remarkable record that sets the tone here.

Köln have home momentum with two straight wins, but key injuries of two players during midweek and RB Leipzig’s need for points tilt the scales.

I would go with RB Leipzig to win here, though goals may be limited. It will likely be close, but RB Leipzig should edge it.

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BEST BETTING TIP :

Take RB Leipzig to win at odds of 2.10 at Bet365

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