1. FC Köln vs Hertha BSC, DFB-Pokal 2024-25 LAST 16
Overview
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1. FC Köln vs Hertha BSC — DFB-Pokal at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Köln 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Hertha BSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tobias Reichel
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec | Hertha BSC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | Hannover 96 | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Nov | SC Preußen Münster | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Nov | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Hertha BSC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | Holstein Kiel | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec | 1. FC Köln | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Nov | 1. FC Magdeburg | A | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Nov | SSV Ulm 1846 | H | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Nov | SV Darmstadt 98 | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Nov | 1. FC Köln | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Oct | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Köln this season
1. FC Köln this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Hertha BSC this season
Hertha BSC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Köln
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hertha BSC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Köln
| Isak Johannesson | 2 G |
Hertha BSC
| Paul Seguin | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — 1. FC Köln and Hertha BSC get this one started.
- 5' 1. FC Köln are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hertha BSC backline.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gerhard Struber might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 12' The Algeria Ibrahim Maza breaks the deadlock on 12 minutes. 0-1!
- 17' The whistle greets Julian Pauli as he departs to be replaced by Mathias Olesen.
- 22' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Fabian Reese made 317 appearances and scored 30 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Deyovaisio Zeefuik.
- 26' Controversy at the stadium! Timo Hubers argues furiously but the card stands.
- 27' Dominique Heintz is having his name booked by the referee on 27.
- 29' Kevin Sessa makes way for Diego Demme at the 29 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hertha BSC.
- 30' Against the run of play, Florian Niederlechner has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 35' 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.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 50' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
- 59' 1. FC Koln player sees a card in front of him.
- 64' Gian-Luca Waldschmidt is replacing Denis Huseinbasic for the 1. FC Koln side.
- 69' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Diego Demme on 69 minutes.
- 72' Time for substitution for Hertha BSC. Florian Niederlechner is replaced by Fabian Reese.
- 77' 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.
- 80' 1. FC Koln make a change. Jan Thielmann trudges off to be replaced by Florian Kainz on 80 minutes.
- 85' Tjark Ernst has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 338 appearances.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Jon Dagur THorsteinsson. He replaces Ibrahim Maza on 86 minute.
- With this win, 1. FC Köln is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
1. FC Köln Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 37
- 3
- 7
- 1
- 29
- 19
- 6
- 8
- 35
- 24
Bench
- 11
- 13
- 9
- 17
- 16
- 40
- 47
- 38
- 42
Coach
Gerhard Struber
Hertha BSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 37
- 42
- 7
- 27
-
8
Kevin Sessa ↓ Diego Demme 29'
- 31
- 1
- 39
- 41
- 10
Bench
-
6
Diego Demme ↑ 29'
-
11
Fabian Reese ↑ 72'
-
5
Andreas Bouchalakis ↑ 91'
- 9
-
24
Jon Dagur THorsteinsson ↑ 86'
- 18
- 43
-
26
Gustav Christensen ↑ 91'
- 21
Coach
Cristian Fiel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Florian Kainz | 5 |
| Timo Hubers | 3 |
| Anthony Modeste | 3 |
| Stevan Jovetic | 2 |
| Ondrej Duda | 2 |
| Vladimir Darida | 2 |
| Vedad Ibisevic | 2 |
| Jhon Cordoba | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FC Köln Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.7
1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Köln win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
1. FC Köln or Draw
78%
Draw or Hertha BSC
46%
1. FC Köln or Hertha BSC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
7.9%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln
| Handicap | 1. FC Köln covers | Push | Hertha BSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 22% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.