1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Köln vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern — 2. Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Köln 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 10 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Soren Storks
- Assistant 1 Thorben Siewer
- Assistant 2 Markus Schuller
7 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 16.9 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hertha BSC | 10 | 28 |
| 2 | 1. FC Nurnberg | 10 | 21 |
| 3 | VfL Wolfsburg | 10 | 19 |
| 4 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 10 | 17 |
| 6 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 10 | 15 |
| 7 | Arminia Bielefeld | 10 | 14 |
| 8 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 10 | 12 |
| 9 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 | 10 | 12 |
| 10 | VfL Osnabruck | 10 | 11 |
| 11 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | Hannover 96 | 10 | 11 |
| 13 | Karlsruher SC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | FC Energie Cottbus | 10 | 10 |
| 15 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Holstein Kiel | 10 | 8 |
| 18 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 10 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | H | 4–0 | W |
| 09 May | 1. FC Nurnberg | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 May | SSV Jahn Regensburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Apr | Hannover 96 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | SC Preussen Munster | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Apr | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | 1. FC Koln | A | 0–4 | L |
| 11 May | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 May | Karlsruher SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Apr | FC Schalke 04 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Apr | Eintracht Braunschweig | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Apr | 1. FC Nurnberg | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
70%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/4
61-75
3/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Erencan Yardimci | 3 G |
| Thierry Fidjeu-Tazemeta | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at RheinEnergieSTADION as 1. FC Koln face off against 1. FC Kaiserslautern in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' 1. FC Koln currently sit 2 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' 1. FC Koln are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against 1. FC Kaiserslautern's 3-4-1-2 shape.
- 14' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Eric Martel makes it 1-0.
- 19' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 24' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Koln side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 29' A stunning finish from Gian-Luca Waldschmidt — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 33' 1. FC Koln make a change. Dominique Heintz trudges off to be replaced by Joel Schmied on 33 minutes.
- 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 43' 1. FC Koln are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' Marlon Ritter has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
- 46' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 46 minute. Jusuf Gazibegovic leaves to be changed by Linton Maina.
- 51' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-1-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 61' 1. FC Koln are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Kaiserslautern backline.
- 62' Fresh legs for 1. FC Kaiserslautern! Faride Alidou comes on to replace Ragnar Ache.
- 67' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 70' The referee calls foul for Frank Ronstadt. He receives a card.
- 71' Tim Lemperle is ready to make an impact after coming on for Damion Downs at the 71 minute mark.
- 76' The deadlock is broken! Florian Kainz gets on the scoresheet on 76 minutes.
- 77' The 1. FC Kaiserslautern bench stirs into life. Marlon Ritter is withdrawn and Grant-Leon Ranos gets his opportunity.
- 82' Fresh legs for 1. FC Koln! Mark Uth comes on to replace Gian-Luca Waldschmidt.
- 87' Mark Uth has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 87 minutes.
- 88' The 1. FC Kaiserslautern bench stirs into life. Jan Elvedi is withdrawn and Leon Robinson gets his opportunity.
- Full Time. 1. FC Koln beats 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Lineups
1. FC Köln Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 11
- 4
- 3
- 9
- 17
- 1
- 29
- 25
- 6
- 8
- 42
Bench
- 37
- 13
- 20
- 19
- 2
- 27
- 47
- 35
- 24
Coach
Friedhelm Funkel
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 1
-
8
Jean Zimmer ↓ Frank Ronstadt 62'
- 7
- 13
-
9
Ragnar Ache ↓ Faride Alidou 62'
- 19
-
33
Jan Elvedi ↓ Leon Robinson 88'
- 3
-
24
Jannis Heuer ↓ Philipp Klement 62'
- 31
- 26
Bench
-
10
Philipp Klement ↑ 62'
- 20
-
27
Frank Ronstadt ↑ 62'
- 16
-
48
Faride Alidou ↑ 62'
- 25
-
42
Grant-Leon Ranos ↑ 77'
- 22
-
37
Leon Robinson ↑ 88'
Coach
Torsten Lieberknecht
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mark Uth | 2 |
| Florian Kainz | 2 |
| Gian-Luca Waldschmidt | 1 |
| Eric Martel | 1 |
| Kenny Prince Redondo | 1 |
| Marlon Ritter | 1 |
| Richmond Tachie | 1 |
| Dejan Ljubicic | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Köln Form
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2025-05-18
1. FC Koln
4–0
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
2025-05-11
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–1
SV Darmstadt 98
W
2025-05-04
Karlsruher SC
2–2
1. FC Kaiserslautern
D
2025-04-27
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–1
FC Schalke 04
W
2025-04-19
Eintracht Braunschweig
2–0
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
2025-04-12
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1–2
1. FC Nurnberg
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.02
1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Köln to win 61% + Over 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Köln win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
1. FC Köln or Draw
83%
Draw or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
39%
1. FC Köln or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Köln win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 0
10.6%
1 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.6%
3 – 0
7%
0 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
4.1%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln
| Handicap | 1. FC Köln covers | Push | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 23% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.