1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846, Bundesliga 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Köln vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Köln 8 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sven Jablonski
- Assistant 1 Eduard Beitinger
- Assistant 2 Eric Muller
8 games this season
🟨 2.4/game
⚽ 10.5 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern Munchen | 8 | 18 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 18 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 16 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 8 | 15 |
| 5 | SV Werder Bremen | 8 | 15 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 11 |
| 9 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 8 | 10 |
| 10 | FC Augsburg | 8 | 9 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 9 |
| 12 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 8 | 9 |
| 13 | 1. FC Koln | 8 | 9 |
| 14 | SC Paderborn 07 | 8 | 9 |
| 15 | Hamburger SV | 8 | 9 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 8 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 8 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | H | 1–3 | L |
| 02 May | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Apr | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Apr | FC St. Pauli 1910 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Apr | SV Werder Bremen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May | 1. FC Koln | A | 3–1 | W |
| 02 May | FC Bayern Munchen | A | 3–3 | D |
| 25 Apr | FC St. Pauli 1910 | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | SC Freiburg | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Apr | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Apr | Borussia Monchengladbach | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season
1. FC Koln this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Koln
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Koln
| Thijs Dallinga | 2 G |
| Said El Mala | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for 1. FC Koln to score. At the same time, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 8' Jan Schoppner is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 4 goals this season for the .
- 10' Marius Bulter doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' Cenk Ozkacar has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 436 appearances.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 28' Kristoffer Lund is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the defender.
- 30' A moment of madness from Eren Dinkci on 30 minutes earns him a card. 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 will be frustrated.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Koln must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 37' Controversy at the stadium! Budu Zivzivadze argues furiously but the card stands.
- 42' It looks surprising 1. FC Koln does not make any changes. Hennes Behrens has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 47' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-2-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 52' 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 55' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Said El Mala on 55 minutes.
- 60' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 65' 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 65.
- 70' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 72' What a strike from Jan Schoppner! The score is 2-2.
- 77' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 82' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. René Wagner will be considering his options from the bench.
- 87' It’s high time René Wagner made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 88' 1. FC Koln receives a card for a hard tackle on 88.
- 89' The referee calls foul for Isak Johannesson. He receives a card.
- 1-3 the final result. 1. FC Koln will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
1. FC Köln Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 37
- 30
- 1
- 5
- 16
- 18
- 2
- 39
- 28
- 32
- 13
Bench
- 11
- 20
- 3
- 7
- 17
- 29
- 33
- 8
- 38
Coach
René Wagner
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Lineups
4-2-2-2Starting XI
- 19
- 30
- 6
- 23
- 11
- 3
- 8
- 18
- 40
- 22
- 26
Bench
- 17
- 21
- 25
- 41
- 10
- 9
- 4
- 20
- 16
Coach
Frank Schmidt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jan Schoppner | 2 |
| Eren Dinkci | 2 |
| Marius Bulter | 1 |
| Arijon Ibrahimovic | 1 |
| Davie Selke | 1 |
| Adrian Beck | 1 |
| Steffen Tigges | 1 |
| Jan-Niklas Beste | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Köln Form
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Form
2026-05-10
1. FC Koln
1–3
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
W
2026-05-02
FC Bayern Munchen
3–3
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
D
2026-04-25
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
2–0
FC St. Pauli 1910
W
2026-04-19
SC Freiburg
2–1
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
L
2026-04-11
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
3–1
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2026-04-04
Borussia Monchengladbach
2–2
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.45
1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.77
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Köln or 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
1. FC Köln or Draw
57%
Draw or 1. FC Heidenheim 1846
69%
1. FC Köln or 1. FC Heidenheim 1846
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
5.1%
2 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln
| Handicap | 1. FC Köln covers | Push | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 20% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

