Thursday , 12 November 2026

1. FC Koln vs Hertha BSC, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2021-22
1. FC Koln
3 – 1
Full Time
Hertha BSC
Sun 15 Aug 2021 · 15:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION HT 45' · FT 45'
Timo Hubers 17' Y
Rafael Czichos 31' Y
Rafael Czichos 67' Y
Jan Thielmann 77' Y
Ellyes Skhiri 80' Y
Y 90' Marvin Plattenhardt
Y 90' Suat Serdar

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Köln vs Hertha BSC — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Hartmann
  • Referee Arno Blos
  • Referee Christian Leicher
  • Referee Markus Sinn
  • Referee Patrick Alt
  • Referee Markus Schmidt
5 games this season 🟨 4.8/game ⚽ 25.2 goals/game

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

6
2
3
1. FC Koln 11 games · Avg 2.8 goals Hertha BSC
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-15 1. FC Koln 3–1 Hertha BSC 2021-05-15 Hertha BSC 0–0 1. FC Koln 2021-01-16 1. FC Koln 0–0 Hertha BSC 2020-02-22 Hertha BSC 0–5 1. FC Koln 2019-09-29 1. FC Koln 0–4 Hertha BSC

Recent Form

1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Aug Hertha BSC H 3–1 W
08 Aug FC Carl Zeiss Jena A 5–3 W
22 May FC Schalke 04 H 1–0 W
15 May Hertha BSC A 0–0 D
09 May SC Freiburg H 1–4 L
23 Apr FC Augsburg A 3–2 W
Hertha BSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Aug 1. FC Koln A 1–3 L
08 Aug SV Meppen A 1–0 W
22 May TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 1–2 L
15 May 1. FC Koln H 0–0 D
12 May FC Schalke 04 A 2–1 W
09 May Arminia Bielefeld H 0–0 D

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
11% Clean Sheets
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against 1. FC Köln and Hertha BSC has kicked off!
  • 5' 1. FC Köln are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hertha BSC backline.
  • 6' Stevan Jovetic has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 6 minutes.
  • 11' The 31-year-old Niklas Stark has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 16' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Köln is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 17' The referee shows 1. FC Koln player a Yellow card on 17.
  • 22' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Köln must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 27' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Köln and Hertha BSC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 31' That is a Yellow card for 1. FC Koln. Rafael Czichos will be fuming at that decision.
  • 36' Timo Hubers is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Köln tonight.
  • 41' Anthony Modeste adds to his 0 season tally! 1. FC Koln lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 46' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 51' Jonas Hector is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FC Köln so far.
  • 52' Magnificent from Florian Kainz! That is 35 goals in 425 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 55' What composure from Florian Kainz! The Austria international strokes it home. 0-4.
  • 56' Brilliant from the attacking midfielder! Florian Kainz makes it 0-5 with a superb finish on 56.
  • 59' Deyovaisio Zeefuik is replacing Kevin-Prince Boateng for the Hertha BSC side.
  • 64' It looks surprising Hertha BSC does not make any changes. Rafael Czichos has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 65' Dodi Lukebakio has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matheus Cunha on 65 minute.
  • 67' 1. FC Koln player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 68' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Mark Uth has done his job and it is now time for Ondrej Duda to step up.
  • 73' 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.
  • 76' It is a substitution in 1. FC Koln team. Anthony Modeste is replaced by Sebastian Andersson on 76 minute.
  • 77' The referee calls foul for Jan Thielmann. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 80' Ellyes Skhiri catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 80.
  • 85' The crowd applauds Benno Schmitz as he leaves the pitch. Kingsley Ehizibue steps in for 1. FC Koln.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Hertha BSC. Marvin Plattenhardt will be fuming at that decision.
  • Hertha BSC will have plenty to reflect on. 1. FC Köln were simply the better side today.

Lineups

1. FC Köln Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steffen Baumgart

Hertha BSC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pal Dardai

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2021-08-15 1. FC Koln 3–1 Hertha BSC 2021-05-15 Hertha BSC 0–0 1. FC Koln 2021-01-16 1. FC Koln 0–0 Hertha BSC 2020-02-22 Hertha BSC 0–5 1. FC Koln 2019-09-29 1. FC Koln 0–4 Hertha BSC

1. FC Köln Form

2021-08-15 1. FC Koln 3–1 Hertha BSC L 2021-08-08 FC Carl Zeiss Jena 3–5 1. FC Koln W 2021-05-22 1. FC Koln 1–0 FC Schalke 04 L 2021-05-15 Hertha BSC 0–0 1. FC Koln D 2021-05-09 1. FC Koln 1–4 SC Freiburg W 2021-04-23 FC Augsburg 2–3 1. FC Koln W

Hertha BSC Form

2021-08-15 1. FC Koln 3–1 Hertha BSC L 2021-08-08 SV Meppen 0–1 Hertha BSC W 2021-05-22 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 2–1 Hertha BSC L 2021-05-15 Hertha BSC 0–0 1. FC Koln D 2021-05-12 FC Schalke 04 1–2 Hertha BSC W 2021-05-09 Hertha BSC 0–0 Arminia Bielefeld D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.52 1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln49% Draw26% Hertha BSC25%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

1. FC Köln or Draw
75%
Draw or Hertha BSC
51%
1. FC Köln or Hertha BSC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln32% Draw47% Hertha BSC21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
9.7%
0 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
7.9%
0 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln

Handicap 1. FC Köln covers Push Hertha BSC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 22% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 16% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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