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1. FC Köln vs Hertha BSC, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2022-23
1. FC Köln
5 – 2
Full Time
Hertha BSC
Fri 12 May 2023 · 18:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION HT 45' · FT 45'
Eric Martel 24' Y
Y 37' Dodi Lukebakio
Y 45' Marton Dardai
Timo Hubers 73' Y
Y 73' Maximilian Mittelstadt
Y 78' Agustin Rogel
Y 90' Suat Serdar
Y 90' Jessic Ngankam
Y 90' Marco Richter

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Tobias Welz
  • Referee Jonas Weickenmeier
  • Referee Robert Kempter
  • Referee Sven Jablonski
  • Referee Marcel Unger
  • Referee Tobias Reichel

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Bayern München 34 89
2 Borussia Dortmund 34 73
3 RB Leipzig 34 65
4 VfB Stuttgart 34 62
5 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 34 61
6 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 34 59
7 SC Freiburg 34 47
8 Eintracht Frankfurt 34 44
9 FC Augsburg 34 43
10 1. FSV Mainz 05 34 40
11 1. FC Union Berlin 34 39
12 Borussia Mönchengladbach 34 38
13 Hamburger SV 34 38
14 1. FC Köln 34 32
15 SV Werder Bremen 34 32
16 VfL Wolfsburg 34 29
17 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 34 26
18 FC St. Pauli 1910 34 26

Head-to-Head

6
2
3
1. FC Köln 11 games · Avg 2.8 goals Hertha BSC
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-12 1. FC Köln 5–2 Hertha BSC 2022-11-12 Hertha BSC 2–0 1. FC Köln 2022-01-09 Hertha BSC 1–3 1. FC Köln 2021-08-15 1. FC Köln 3–1 Hertha BSC 2021-05-15 Hertha BSC 0–0 1. FC Köln

Recent Form

1. FC Köln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 May Hertha BSC H 5–2 W
05 May Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 2–1 W
29 Apr SC Freiburg H 0–1 L
22 Apr TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 3–1 W
15 Apr 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 1–1 D
08 Apr FC Augsburg A 3–1 W
Hertha BSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 May 1. FC Köln A 2–5 L
06 May VfB Stuttgart H 2–1 W
30 Apr FC Bayern München A 0–2 L
22 Apr SV Werder Bremen H 2–4 L
14 Apr FC Schalke 04 A 2–5 L
08 Apr RB Leipzig H 0–1 L

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. 1. FC Koln get us underway at RheinEnergieSTADION.
  • 5' 1. FC Koln started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 8' Goal! Davie Selke scores his 51 goal in 464 matches.
  • 12' Hertha BSC make a change. Filip Uremovic trudges off to be replaced by Agustin Rogel on 12 minutes.
  • 17' Kingsley Schindler has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 18' GOAL! Lucas Tousart scores on 18.
  • 23' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Koln and Hertha BSC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 24' Eric Martel catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 24.
  • 24' A change in the 1. FC Koln ranks — Davie Selke exits the field as Steffen Tigges enters on 24.
  • 29' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 33' A goal from the Montenegro international Stevan Jovetic! He fires home on 33 to make it 1-2!
  • 37' The referee has no hesitation. Dodi Lukebakio is booked for Hertha BSC — Yellow card on 37.
  • 39' A goal from the Germany international Timo Hubers! He fires home on 39 to make it 2-2!
  • 43' Ellyes Skhiri adds to his 1 season tally! 1. FC Koln lead 3-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 45' Marton Dardai is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
  • 46' Jan Thielmann is replacing Eric Martel for the 1. FC Koln side.
  • 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 56' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Koln in their trying to find a way past Hertha BSC's compact .
  • 61' Suat Serdar gets the nod from Hertha BSC. He replaces Florian Niederlechner and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 66' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 69' What a moment for Timo Hubers! That strike on 69 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 70' GOAL! Timo Hubers scores on 70. Assisted by Linton Maina
  • 71' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Florian Kainz departs to be replaced by Denis Huseinbasic.
  • 73' The referee has no hesitation. Timo Hubers is booked for 1. FC Koln — Yellow card on 73.
  • 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Agustin Rogel on 78.
  • 80' Chidera Ejuke is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dodi Lukebakio at the 80 minute mark.
  • 81' GOAL! Denis Huseinbasic scores on 81.
  • 84' Tim Lemperle is replacing Linton Maina for the 1. FC Koln side.
  • 89' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 89 minutes.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Suat Serdar is booked for Hertha BSC — Yellow card on 90.
  • Another three points for 1. FC Koln.

Lineups

1. FC Köln Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steffen Baumgart

Hertha BSC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Florian Kainz 5
Timo Hubers 3
Anthony Modeste 3
Jhon Cordoba 2
Stevan Jovetic 2
Ondrej Duda 2
Vladimir Darida 2
Vedad Ibisevic 2

Head to Head

2023-05-12 1. FC Köln 5–2 Hertha BSC 2022-11-12 Hertha BSC 2–0 1. FC Köln 2022-01-09 Hertha BSC 1–3 1. FC Köln 2021-08-15 1. FC Köln 3–1 Hertha BSC 2021-05-15 Hertha BSC 0–0 1. FC Köln

1. FC Köln Form

2023-05-12 1. FC Köln 5–2 Hertha BSC W 2023-05-05 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–2 1. FC Köln W 2023-04-29 1. FC Köln 0–1 SC Freiburg L 2023-04-22 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1–3 1. FC Köln W 2023-04-15 1. FC Köln 1–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 D 2023-04-08 FC Augsburg 1–3 1. FC Köln W

Hertha BSC Form

2023-05-12 1. FC Köln 5–2 Hertha BSC L 2023-05-06 Hertha BSC 2–1 VfB Stuttgart W 2023-04-30 FC Bayern München 2–0 Hertha BSC L 2023-04-22 Hertha BSC 2–4 SV Werder Bremen L 2023-04-14 FC Schalke 04 5–2 Hertha BSC L 2023-04-08 Hertha BSC 0–1 RB Leipzig L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.12 1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21 Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln59% Draw22% Hertha BSC19%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

1. FC Köln or Draw
81%
Draw or Hertha BSC
41%
1. FC Köln or Hertha BSC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln42% Draw40% Hertha BSC18%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–2 not predicted
5 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8%
1 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.5%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
3.5%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln

Handicap 1. FC Köln covers Push Hertha BSC covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 17% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 22% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 12% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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