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1. FC Köln 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 05 — Bundesliga 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 Köln 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 Köln 1. FSV Mainz 05
#15 Position #12
9 Points 10
9 Played 9
2 / 3 / 4 W / D / L 3 / 1 / 5
10 Scored 18
14 Conceded 19
-4 GD -1
1.00 PPG 1.11
22% Win % 33%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
11% Clean Sheets
1. FC Köln this season
33% Clean Sheets
1. FSV Mainz 05 this season

1. FC Köln are 15th (9 pts). 1. FSV Mainz 05 are 12th (10 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

1. FC Köln
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FSV Mainz 05
0-15
–/7
16-30
3/2
31-45
5/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/2
76+
8/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

1. FC Köln
Said El Mala 3 G
Thijs Dallinga 2 G
1. FSV Mainz 05
Phillip Tietz 6 G
Anthony Caci 3 G 3 A
Sheraldo Becker 2 G 4 A
Philipp Mwene 1 G 1 A
Ransford Konigsdorffer 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against 1. FC Koln and 1. FSV Mainz 05 has kicked off!
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Timo Hubers suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' Sepp van den Berg has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Koln and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 25' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 34' Julian Chabot makes way for Luca Kilian at the 34 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Koln.
  • 39' 1. FSV Mainz 05 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 44' With 4 assists to his name this season, Jonathan Burkardt is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Koln.
  • 46' Leart Paqarada is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dominique Heintz at the 46 minute mark.
  • 50' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Eric Martel on 50 minutes.
  • 55' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 58' 1. FSV Mainz 05 receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 58.
  • 61' Jae-sung Lee is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jonathan Burkardt at the 61 minute mark.
  • 64' Florian Dietz is replacing Steffen Tigges for the 1. FC Koln side.
  • 69' The travelling 1. FSV Mainz 05 supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 74' 1. FSV Mainz 05 come into this ranked 18 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 75' The supporters are chanting for Mark Uth. He replaces Gian-Luca Waldschmidt on 75 minute.
  • 76' A change in the 1. FSV Mainz 05 ranks — Brajan Gruda exits the field as Marco Richter enters on 76.
  • 81' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Daniel Batz made 12 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 83' 1. FSV Mainz 05 player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 84' Matondo-Merveille Papela was booked on 84.
  • 85' A moment of madness from Mark Uth on 85 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FC Koln will be frustrated.
  • 87' Silvan Widmer picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.14 1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35 1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Köln or 1. FSV Mainz 05 71% + Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Köln34% Draw29% 1. FSV Mainz 0537%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.49
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

1. FC Köln or Draw
63%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
66%
1. FC Köln or 1. FSV Mainz 05
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln22% Draw49% 1. FSV Mainz 0529%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.2%
1 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
8.3%
0 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln

Handicap 1. FC Köln covers Push 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 18% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 21% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
27% ✗
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
33% ✗

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