Record against Köln
Overall: 101 games, 35 wins, 26 draws, 40 defeats, 163:160 goal difference
Bundesliga: 90 games, 30 wins, 25 draws, 35 defeats, 149:145 goal difference
We’ve met before
VfB and Köln have already come up against each other once this season. VfB were beaten 2-0 at home in the second round of the DFB Cup on 27 October.
Ending the year
The two teams are contesting the final fixture of Matchday 17, and also the final game of 2021. It will be the 333rd Bundesliga match of the calendar year.
Unbeaten run
VfB are unbeaten in their last 11 visits to Köln (W6 D5).
Bouncebackability
The hosts have collected 12 of their 22 points in the first half of the season from losing positions, fighting back to claim three wins and three draws.
Multiple threats
Thirteen different players have been on the scoresheet for VfB after 16 matchdays. Only TSG Hoffenheim boast a higher number of different goalscorers (16).