1. FC Köln vs Hertha BSC, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Köln vs Hertha BSC — Bundesliga .
- 1. FC Köln 9 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Hertha BSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thorben Siewer
- Referee Daniel Schlager
- Referee Patrick Alt
- Referee Marcel Pelgrim
- Referee Soren Storks
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | SV Werder Bremen | 9 | 15 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 9 | 13 |
| 8 | VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 9 | 12 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 10 |
| 14 | FC Augsburg | 9 | 9 |
| 15 | 1. FC Köln | 9 | 9 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 9 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 9 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Hertha BSC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 21 Sep | FC Bayern München | A | 0–4 | L |
| 14 Sep | Borussia Mönchengladbach | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Aug | SC Freiburg | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Aug | Borussia Dortmund | H | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Aug | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | 1. FC Köln | A | 4–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | SC Paderborn 07 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | FC Schalke 04 | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Aug | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Aug | FC Bayern München | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Köln this season
1. FC Köln this season
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Köln
| Said El Mala | 3 G |
| Thijs Dallinga | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! 1. FC Köln welcome Hertha BSC for this crunch clash at .
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Florian Kainz, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 6' The 1. FC Koln bench stirs into life. Dominick Drexler is withdrawn and Kingsley Schindler gets his opportunity.
- 11' 1. FC Köln are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hertha BSC backline.
- 16' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 21' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Köln in their trying to find a way past Hertha BSC's compact .
- 23' GOAL! Javairo Dilrosun fires home to make it 0-1!
- 28' Maximilian Mittelstadt has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 33' Marius Wolf has been relatively quiet despite scoring 13 goals in his last 536 appearances.
- 38' Hertha BSC is showing some good football. However, Hertha BSC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 39' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jorge Mere on 39.
- 41' Jorge Mere was booked on 41.
- 46' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Köln and Hertha BSC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 58' Vedad Ibisevic has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 58 minutes.
- 58' The crowd applauds Davie Selke as he leaves the pitch. Vedad Ibisevic steps in for Hertha BSC.
- 62' The deadlock is broken! Vedad Ibisevic gets on the scoresheet on 62 minutes.
- 63' The 1. FC Koln bench stirs into life. Anthony Modeste is withdrawn and Simon Terodde gets his opportunity.
- 68' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Achim Beierlorzer will be considering his options from the bench.
- 72' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Simon Terodde.
- 73' Time for substitution for Hertha BSC. Javairo Dilrosun is replaced by Dodi Lukebakio.
- 78' The travelling Hertha BSC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 82' The whistle greets Per Skjelbred as he departs to be replaced by Eduard Lowen.
- 83' GOAL! Dedryck Boyata fires home to make it 0-4!
- 88' The 37-year-old Marco Hoger has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Hertha BSC take all three points.
Lineups
1. FC Köln Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 28
- 1
- 14
- 22
- 6
- 15
- 24
- 2
- 33
- 27
Bench
- 11
- 18
- 7
- 21
- 9
- 3
- 35
- 36
- 13
Coach
Achim Beierlorzer
Hertha BSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 13
- 15
- 22
- 17
-
3
Per Skjelbred ↓ Eduard Lowen 82'
- 6
- 5
-
27
Davie Selke ↓ Vedad Ibisevic 58'
- 16
- 20
Bench
- 11
- 1
- 4
- 10
- 8
-
19
Vedad Ibisevic ↑ 58'
- 9
-
7
Eduard Lowen ↑ 82'
-
28
Dodi Lukebakio ↑ 73'
Coach
Ante Covic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Florian Kainz | 5 |
| Anthony Modeste | 3 |
| Timo Hubers | 3 |
| Jhon Cordoba | 2 |
| Stevan Jovetic | 2 |
| Ondrej Duda | 2 |
| Vladimir Darida | 2 |
| Vedad Ibisevic | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FC Köln Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.93
1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.09
Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 57% + Hertha BSC to win 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hertha BSC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
1. FC Köln or Draw
45%
Draw or Hertha BSC
80%
1. FC Köln or Hertha BSC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hertha BSC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.5%
1 – 1
10.3%
0 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 3
7.2%
1 – 3
6.7%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
4.4%
2 – 1
4.2%
1 – 0
3.8%
0 – 4
Actual
1 – 4
3.6%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln
| Handicap | 1. FC Köln covers | Push | Hertha BSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +1 | 37% | 23% | 40% |
| +1.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +2 | 60% | 19% | 21% |
| +2.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

