FC Koln vs SV Darmstadt 1898 Prediction: Over 2.5 goals and BTTS option may be better options

Game Week 30's encounter between Köln and Darmstadt 98 at the RheinEnergieStadion presents several intriguing betting possibilities. Scheduled to take place on 20th April 2024 at a6:30 (GMT+3), this is a game for both teams to get a win.

With the benefit of home-field advantage, Köln is positioned as the favourite to win. This suggests a far higher expectation for Darmstadt to win. However, they have only won 21% of their games at home this season, with a whopping 57% losing record. This could offer a chance to go with the underdog or possibly a 4.10-valued draw.

With five games remaining, Köln is in 17th place with 22 points, five points above safety. Bayern München defeated Köln 2-0 at the Allianz Arena in their most recent Bundesliga game. Köln has won 12 of the 42 available points in 14 Bundesliga games played at home this season (W3 D3 L8). This season, Darmstadt 98 has had a dismal run of away performances from Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, with five draws, eight losses, and only one victory in league away games.

FC Koln

Köln has 4 wins, 10 draws, and 15 losses thus far this season in the Bundesliga, which is Very Poor overall. With 14% of matches won, Köln's current Bundesliga Table standings put them at 17th out of 18 clubs. With three wins, three draws, and eight losses, Köln's home record is abysmal. Additionally, their road record isn't great with just one victory, seven ties, and seven defeats.

In the Bundesliga this season, Köln has scored 23 goals in total.

SV Darmstadt 1898

Darmstadt 98 has a very poor overall record in the Bundesliga this season, with two wins, eight draws, and nineteen losses. With 7% of games won, Darmstadt 98 is presently ranked 18th out of 18 teams in the Bundesliga Table. Darmstadt 98 has a dismal record at home, with 1 victory, 3 draws, and 11 losses. Due to their 1 victory, 5 ties, and 8 losses, their away record is likewise regarded as being extremely bad.

This season, Darmstadt 98 has scored 28 goals in the Bundesliga.

Expert Betting Tips

Given that both sides have averaged precisely three goals per game this season, the Over 2.5 Goals market, which is available at 1.65, is very noteworthy. This seems like a promising region for anyone thinking about corner markets. Köln's odds of having the most corners are enticingly set at 1.40, despite their domination in corners throughout games. Given that both teams average slightly fewer than 10 corners each game, the value of Over 9.5 Corners at 1.73 seems acceptable.