1. FC Köln vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846

1. FC Köln host 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 at their home ground in a Bundesliga encounter. In a crucial fixture near the foot of the table, both teams will be desperate for the points to aid their survival hopes.

1. FC Köln come into this fixture unable to find a winning formula, drawing three of their last five. Meanwhile, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 have showing decent form in recent outings. The visitors will be aiming to build on their inconsistent run of results.

In the current standings, 1. FC Köln sit in 13th place with 24 points, while 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 occupy in 18th place on 14 points. The hosts will be keen to protect their superior league position, while the visitors see this as an opportunity to close the gap. 1. FC Köln's superior attacking output (33 goals) gives them an edge on paper. Defensively, 1. FC Köln have been more solid, conceding just 41 goals.

This fixture promises to be a competitive encounter between two evenly matched sides. In the battle to avoid relegation, this could prove to be a decisive result for both teams. Both teams will be determined to claim the points in this Bundesliga encounter.