1. FC Köln vs RB Leipzig
Saturday, 12 December 2026 · Kickoff 00:00 UTC
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1. FC Köln host RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga on Saturday, 12 December 2026. It's matchday 13 of the competition.
1. FC Köln sit 13th in the table with 9 points from 8 games (2W 3D 3L, goal difference -3). RB Leipzig sit 4th in the table with 15 points from 8 games (5W 0D 3L, goal difference +11).
1. FC Köln are showing mixed form coming into this match, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last 5 games (L-W-L-D-D), scoring 4 and conceding 5 in that span. RB Leipzig are in strong form coming into this match, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses in their last 5 games (W-L-L-W-W), scoring 9 and conceding 10 in that span. RB Leipzig arrive with the better recent momentum of the two sides.
Across their last 10 meetings, 1. FC Köln have won 0, RB Leipzig have won 0, and 10 ended level — the two sides are evenly matched historically. Their last meeting finished 1. FC Köln 1-2 RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.
Confirmed lineups are typically published shortly before kickoff.
Head-to-Head
Bundesliga Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +19 | 18 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +8 | 18 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +8 | 16 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +11 | 15 |
| 5 | SV Werder Bremen | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 15 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 13 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +0 | 13 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 11 |
| 9 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | +0 | 10 |
| 10 | FC Augsburg | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 9 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -1 | 9 |
| 12 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 9 |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| 14 | SC Paderborn 07 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| 15 | Hamburger SV | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -12 | 9 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -12 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -11 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does 1. FC Köln vs RB Leipzig kick off?+
Kickoff is at 00:00 UTC (00:00 UTC) on Saturday, 12 December 2026.
Where can I watch 1. FC Köln vs RB Leipzig?+
Use the Watch Live button on this page for the latest streaming link. Broadcast and streaming rights vary by region, so availability depends on where you're located — check local listings or your usual sports streaming service for confirmed coverage in your country.
Who won the last meeting between 1. FC Köln and RB Leipzig?+
1. FC Köln 1-2 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga).
Where do 1. FC Köln and RB Leipzig stand in the Bundesliga table?+
1. FC Köln are 13th with 9 points; RB Leipzig are 4th with 15 points.
