COLOGNE, Germany (Interstat) — 1. FC Koln hosts Heidenheim on Sunday, May 10, 2026, in a Bundesliga matchup that pits two sides in contrasting recent form. The game simulator by Interstat projects a 1-1 draw.

Heidenheim enters the match coming off a stunning 3-3 draw at Bayern Munich on May 2, a result that showcased the visitors’ ability to compete with the league’s elite. That result extended Heidenheim’s unbeaten run to three matches, including a 2-0 win over Saint Pauli on April 25 and a 2-1 loss at Freiburg II on April 19. The visitors have been particularly tough away from home, taking points in six of their last nine road matches.

Heidenheim’s attack has been consistent, scoring in eight of their last 10 games. Forward Tim Kleindienst has been the focal point, though the team has also relied on contributions from the midfield. Defensively, however, they have conceded multiple goals in six of their last nine outings.

Koln, meanwhile, is riding high after a dominant 6-1 win over SGS Essen II on May 3, their most lopsided victory of the season. The hosts have been erratic but resilient, posting a 2-2 draw at Union Berlin on May 2 and a 3-1 win over Werder Bremen on April 12. Prior to that, they lost 2-1 to Bayer Leverkusen on April 25, a result that snapped a three-match unbeaten streak.

At home, Koln has been formidable, winning four of their last six at RheinEnergieStadion. The team’s scoring has been spread across the lineup, with contributions from midfielders and defenders. However, they have also shown vulnerability, conceding in eight of their last 10 matches.

The head-to-head series favors neither side. Their most recent meeting on Jan. 10, 2026, ended in a 2-2 draw in Heidenheim. That result mirrors the overall trend in their recent matchups, which have been closely contested.

For Heidenheim, the next game after Sunday is a home match against Mainz 05 II on May 16. For Koln, they face a quick turnaround, playing at Vorwarts Spoho 98 on Sunday before a visit to Bayern Munich on May 16.

Koln will look to capitalize on home-field advantage and their recent offensive explosion. Heidenheim will aim to build on their momentum from the Bayern draw. Both teams enter with momentum but also defensive questions, setting the stage for a tightly contested match.