It’s a chilly winter Saturday at the Franz-Kremer-Stadion as Köln II hosts FC Bocholt in a crucial Regionalliga - West fixture. Kick-off is set for 13:00 GMT, with the home side looking to turn the tables on their visitors.

Recent encounters between these two sides have been closely contested, with FC Bocholt holding the edge. The visitors have won three of their last five meetings, including a 3-0 thrashing in July and a 1-0 win in March. However, Köln II will be buoyed by their last meeting in August 2014 when they came close to pulling off a stunning upset, only to fall short in a thrilling 5-4 loss.

The stats are stacked against FC Bocholt, with the home side projected to win and a double chance of Köln II or a draw. The under/over line is set at +1.5 goals, and with Köln II’s home form in mind, this could be a high-scoring affair.

Köln II’s win probability stands at 45% with a draw at the same percentage and FC Bocholt given a slim chance of victory at 10%. Expected goals for the home side are set between -3.5 and for the visitors at -2.5.

The question remains, can Köln II finally break their duck against FC Bocholt and grab a vital three points in the Regionalliga - West? The answer will unfold at the Franz-Kremer-Stadion on a cold winter’s day. Will home advantage and recent form guide Köln II to victory or can FC Bocholt prolong their dominance over their hosts? Only time will tell.