Mainz 05 will play a Bundesliga away match against 1. FC Köln on April 24, 2027. The fixture at the RheinEnergieSTADION kicks off at 12:00 AM as part of the regular season schedule, according to a report by beIN SPORTS.
The 05ers approach this match with a mixed record from recent encounters. In the last six head-to-head meetings, Mainz managed just one victory. Three matches ended in a draw, while Köln won two. This translates to a win rate of 16.67 percent for Mainz, a 50 percent draw rate, and a 33.33 percent win rate for Cologne.
What were the recent results?
The most recent meeting on January 17, 2026, was a 2-1 victory for Köln. Mainz's last win in this fixture dates back to August 24, 2025, a 1-0 success. Prior to that, there were a series of draws: a 1-1 result on April 28, 2024, a 0-0 stalemate on December 10, 2023, and another 1-1 draw on April 15, 2023. This pattern of tight scores highlights the often evenly-matched nature of these contests.
What is Mainz's context heading into preparations?
Planning for the 2026/27 season takes place against the backdrop of the concluded 2025 campaign. Mainz 05 finished the 2025 Bundesliga season in 9th place. The team accumulated 33 points from 29 games, with eight wins, nine draws, and twelve losses. Their goal tally stood at 35 scored and 44 conceded, resulting in a negative nine goal difference. Their recent form read LWWWD. In the final standings, this placed them 43 points behind champions Bayern Munich.
What is next for Mainz 05?
Before looking ahead to the match in Cologne in April 2027, the team under coach Bo Svensson has a more immediate focus. The next competitive fixture is scheduled for August 29, 2026. On that date, Mainz 05 will host SC Paderborn 07 at the Mewa Arena. This match represents the next step in the ongoing season preparation. Fans can track the full schedule on our fixtures page and view current squad details in the squad section.
The preparation for the upcoming season will be key to addressing the defensive issues from the previous campaign. Conceding 44 goals in 29 games highlighted a clear area for improvement. The task for Svensson's squad will be to bring more consistency to their performances and build on the positive end-of-season form from last term. Complete statistics from the past season are available on our stats page.
