Germany · Bundesliga · 16 Oct 2026

EFEintracht Frankfurt

1–01H

1K1. FC Köln

Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln prediction & correct score

Poisson fallbackFrozen model version: poisson-1.0

Pre-match analysis · 18:30 UTC scheduled kick-off

Published 16 Oct 2026, 16:33 UTC · Original forecast retained · Poisson fallback

THE MAIN MODEL SELECTIONHome win 50% estimate

These are uncalibrated model probabilities, not a historical win rate.

Match preview & statistical analysis

Eintracht Frankfurt welcome 1. FC Köln in Bundesliga, with our assessment built around the different scoring patterns at home and away.

Eintracht Frankfurt have played 2 home league matches, scoring 3 goals and conceding 6. That is 1.50 scored and 3.00 conceded per home game. 1. FC Köln have scored 2 and conceded 6 across 2 away league matches.

Across the available competition standings, home sides average 2.36 goals and away sides 1.47. We blend each team’s record with a five-match competition prior to reduce the effect of a small sample. This produces goal-rate estimates of 2.28 for Eintracht Frankfurt and 1.73 for 1. FC Köln.

The highest-probability exact score in this distribution is 2–1, estimated at 8.2%. The model gives over 2.5 goals a 76.3% estimate and both teams to score 73.8%. These refer to separate markets: a likely winner does not automatically imply a high-scoring game.

Eintracht Frankfurt carry the stronger goal estimate in this matchup. The size of that advantage comes from the scoring and conceding records above; it is not a claim that the home side must win.

This is an automated statistical preview. The model does not incorporate unverified injury reports, confirmed line-ups, tactical changes or weather. Estimates are uncalibrated and should be considered alongside independent match research. The original forecast is retained when the result is added.

Home and away scoring records

Venue recordEintracht Frankfurt · home1. FC Köln · away

Matches played22

Goals scored32

Goals conceded66

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Result & settlement

Normal-time result: 1–0. Original main selection: Home win. Outcome: WON.

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