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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 Augsburg 2 6
2 SC Freiburg 2 6
3 Borussia Dortmund 2 6
4 SV 07 Elversberg 2 6
5 1. FSV Mainz 05 2 4
6 FC Bayern Munchen 2 4
7 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2 3
8 RB Leipzig 2 3
9 VfB Stuttgart 2 3
10 SV Werder Bremen 2 3
11 1. FC Köln 2 3
12 SC Paderborn 07 2 1
13 Eintracht Frankfurt 2 1
14 FC Schalke 04 2 1
15 1. FC Union Berlin 2 1
16 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 2 0
17 Borussia Mönchengladbach 2 0
18 Hamburger SV 2 0

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 Munchen 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
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Köln this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

1. FC Köln
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

1. FC Köln
Thijs Dallinga 2 G
Said El Mala 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and 1. FC Koln launch into their encounter with Hertha BSC.
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 8' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Davie Selke makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 12' A tactical swap from Hertha BSC — Agustin Rogel on, Filip Uremovic off on 12 minutes.
  • 17' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Koln is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 18' Lucas Tousart adds to his 0 season tally! Hertha BSC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 23' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 24' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Eric Martel on 24 minutes.
  • 24' The crowd applauds Davie Selke as he leaves the pitch. Steffen Tigges steps in for 1. FC Koln.
  • 29' Germany international Marvin Plattenhardt has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 33' GOAL! Stevan Jovetic fires home to make it 1-2!
  • 37' Controversy at the stadium! Dodi Lukebakio argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 39' A stunning finish from Timo Hubers — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 43' Ellyes Skhiri has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 43 minutes.
  • 45' The referee calls foul for Marton Dardai. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 46' A tactical swap from 1. FC Koln — Jan Thielmann on, Eric Martel off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 61' Time for substitution for Hertha BSC. Florian Niederlechner is replaced by Suat Serdar.
  • 66' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marton Dardai, as he is very good at scoring at RheinEnergieSTADION with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 69' Assisted by Linton Maina with the perfectly-timed delivery and Timo Hubers makes no mistake. 4-2!
  • 70' What composure from Timo Hubers! The Germany international strokes it home. 5-2.
  • 71' 1. FC Koln make a change. Florian Kainz trudges off to be replaced by Denis Huseinbasic on 71 minutes.
  • 73' It’s a booking for 1. FC Koln player. Timo Hubers gets a Yellow card.
  • 78' Agustin Rogel is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
  • 80' The Hertha BSC bench stirs into life. Dodi Lukebakio is withdrawn and Chidera Ejuke gets his opportunity.
  • 81' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Denis Huseinbasic makes it 6-2.
  • 84' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Linton Maina has done his job and it is now time for Tim Lemperle to step up.
  • 89' 1. FC Koln are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Hertha BSC's shape.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Suat Serdar.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 5-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

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 Munchen 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.