Holstein Kiel vs 1. FC Köln (1 December 2026, DFB-Pokal): match facts, form and head-to-head

Holstein Kiel host 1. FC Köln at the Holstein‑Stadion in what promises to be a tight contest between two lower‑midtable sides. Kiel sit 17th with eight points from one win, five draws and four defeats, having scored ten and conceded twelve, while Köln occupy 14th place with nine points, two victories, three draws and three losses and a 9‑12 goal record. Both teams will be eager to close the gap to safety, and the head‑to‑head history suggests a closely fought encounter, with neither side likely to dominate outright. A point for either side could prove pivotal as the relegation battle tightens.