1. FC Koln vs Hertha BSC, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Köln vs Hertha BSC — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Köln 9 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Hertha BSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rafael Foltyn
- Referee Aarne Aarnink
- Referee Frank Willenborg
- Referee Marcel Unger
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern Munchen | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Hertha BSC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Jan | SC Freiburg | A | 0–5 | L |
| 02 Jan | FC Augsburg | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Dec | VfL Osnabruck | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | RB Leipzig | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Dec | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | 1. FC Koln | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Jan | Arminia Bielefeld | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jan | FC Schalke 04 | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Dec | SC Freiburg | A | 1–4 | L |
| 15 Dec | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Dec | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 1–1 | 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 Koln this season
1. FC Koln this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Koln
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 Koln
| Said El Mala | 3 G |
| Thijs Dallinga | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. 1. FC Koln host Hertha BSC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Koln and Hertha BSC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Koln in their trying to find a way past Hertha BSC's compact .
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 30' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 35' Jhon Cordoba has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 34 cards already picked up this season.
- 40' 1. FC Koln are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hertha BSC backline.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Omar Alderete. He receives a Yellow card.
- 50' Hertha BSC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 54' Vladimir Darida is having his name booked by the referee on 54.
- 59' Lucas Tousart needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 2 Red cards this season.
- 60' A change in the Hertha BSC ranks — Dodi Lukebakio exits the field as Matheus Cunha enters on 60.
- 63' Controversy at the stadium! Sava Cestic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 68' Germany international Maximilian Mittelstadt has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 69' Fresh legs for 1. FC Koln! Salih Ozcan comes on to replace Jonas Hector.
- 74' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dominick Drexler made 409 appearances and scored 20 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Rafael Czichos on 77 minutes.
- 78' The 1. FC Koln bench stirs into life. Kingsley Ehizibue is withdrawn and Anthony Modeste gets his opportunity.
- 78' Jhon Cordoba catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 78.
- 79' 1. FC Koln make a change. Jannes-Kilian Horn trudges off to be replaced by Ismail Jakobs on 79 minutes.
- 84' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Daishawn Redan. He replaces Jhon Cordoba on 86 minute.
- 90' A tactical swap from 1. FC Koln — Elvis Rexhbecaj on, Dominick Drexler off on 90 minutes.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
1. FC Köln Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 28
- 31
- 18
- 1
- 14
- 23
- 5
- 24
- 33
- 26
Bench
- 20
- 16
- 8
- 21
- 2
- 27
- 3
- 29
- 7
Coach
Markus Gisdol
Hertha BSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 29
- 2
- 17
- 6
- 5
- 1
-
15
Jhon Cordoba ↓ Daishawn Redan 86'
-
11
Dodi Lukebakio ↓ Matheus Cunha 60'
- 9
- 14
Bench
- 42
- 13
- 7
- 22
- 25
- 18
-
10
Matheus Cunha ↑ 60'
-
33
Daishawn Redan ↑ 86'
-
32
Luca Netz ↑ 86'
Coach
Bruno Labbadia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Florian Kainz | 5 |
| Timo Hubers | 3 |
| Anthony Modeste | 3 |
| Vladimir Darida | 2 |
| Vedad Ibisevic | 2 |
| Jhon Cordoba | 2 |
| Stevan Jovetic | 2 |
| Ondrej Duda | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FC Köln Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.23
1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Köln or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
1. FC Köln or Draw
71%
Draw or Hertha BSC
59%
1. FC Köln or Hertha BSC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
12%
0 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln
| Handicap | 1. FC Köln covers | Push | Hertha BSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 22% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.