Friday , 11 September 2026

1. FC Koln vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2023-24
Sun 10 Dec 2023 · 16:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION 50,000 HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Köln vs 1. FSV Mainz 05Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Frank Willenborg
  • Assistant 1 Aarne Aarnink
  • Assistant 2 Christian Bandurski

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Dec 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 0–0 D
01 Dec SV Darmstadt 98 A 1–0 W
24 Nov FC Bayern Munchen H 0–1 L
11 Nov VfL Bochum 1848 A 1–1 D
04 Nov FC Augsburg H 1–1 D
31 Oct 1. FC Kaiserslautern A 2–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Dec 1. FC Koln A 0–0 D
03 Dec SC Freiburg H 0–1 L
26 Nov TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 1–1 D
11 Nov SV Darmstadt 98 A 0–0 D
04 Nov RB Leipzig H 2–0 W
01 Nov Hertha BSC A 0–3 L

Season Stats

1. FC Koln 1. FSV Mainz 05
#11 Position #5
3 Points 4
2 Played 2
1 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 0
4 Scored 5
6 Conceded 0
-2 GD +5
1.50 PPG 2.00
50% Win % 50%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season
100% Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season

1. FC Koln are 11th (3 pts). 1. FSV Mainz 05 are 5th (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

1. FC Koln
0-15
/
16-30
/1
31-45
/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FSV Mainz 05
0-15
/
16-30
1/
31-45
1/
46-60
1/
61-75
/
76+
2/
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

1. FC Koln
Thijs Dallinga 2 G
Said El Mala 1 G
1. FSV Mainz 05
Phillip Tietz 2 G
Sheraldo Becker 1 G 2 A
Philipp Mwene 1 G 1 A
Ransford Konigsdorffer 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at RheinEnergieSTADION as 1. FC Koln face off against 1. FSV Mainz 05 in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Koln needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 15' 1. FC Koln are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FSV Mainz 05 backline.
  • 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Koln side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 30' 1. FC Koln is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 34' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Julian Chabot departs to be replaced by Luca Kilian.
  • 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 44' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Koln and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 46' The whistle greets Dominique Heintz as he departs to be replaced by Leart Paqarada.
  • 50' 1. FC Koln player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 55' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 58' The referee shows 1. FSV Mainz 05 player a Yellow card on 58.
  • 61' Jae-sung Lee has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jonathan Burkardt on 61 minute.
  • 64' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Steffen Tigges has done his job and it is now time for Florian Dietz to step up.
  • 69' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 74' 1. FC Koln currently sit 16 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 75' Gian-Luca Waldschmidt makes way for Mark Uth at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Koln.
  • 76' It is a substitution in 1. FSV Mainz 05 team. Brajan Gruda is replaced by Marco Richter on 76 minute.
  • 81' Over 81 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Dominik Kohr.
  • 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Matondo-Merveille Papela.
  • 85' It’s a booking for 1. FC Koln player. Mark Uth gets a Yellow card.
  • 87' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Silvan Widmer on 87 minutes.
  • 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.36 1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.32 1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for: Under — clean sheet likely 72% + 1. FSV Mainz 05 to win 65%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Köln16% Draw19% 1. FSV Mainz 0565%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes28% 0% No72%
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

1. FC Köln or Draw
35%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
84%
1. FC Köln or 1. FSV Mainz 05
81%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Köln4% Draw39% 1. FSV Mainz 0557%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
18.2%
0 – 1
16%
0 – 3
13.7%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 4
7.9%
1 – 2
6.4%
1 – 1
6%
1 – 3
5.1%
0 – 5
3.7%
1 – 4
3.1%
1 – 0
1.9%
0 – 6
1.5%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln

Handicap 1. FC Köln covers Push 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers
-2.5 0% 100%
-2 0% 1% 99%
-1.5 1% 99%
-1 1% 3% 96%
-0.5 4% 96%
+0.5 19% 81%
+1 19% 23% 57%
+1.5 43% 57%
+2 43% 24% 33%
+2.5 67% 33%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
11%
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
70%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.