1. FC Köln vs Holstein Kiel, DFB-Pokal 2024-25 ROUND 2
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Köln vs Holstein Kiel — DFB-Pokal at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Köln 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Holstein Kiel 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bastian Dankert
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Holstein Kiel | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | SC Paderborn 07 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Oct | SV Darmstadt 98 | A | 1–5 | L |
| 05 Oct | SSV Ulm 1846 | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | Karlsruher SC | H | 4–4 | D |
| 21 Sep | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | 1. FC Köln | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Oct | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Sep | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 2–4 | L |
| 21 Sep | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! 1. FC Koln vs Holstein Kiel — let the football do the talking.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 8' A stunning finish from Tim Lemperle — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 13' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 18' Timo Hubers needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 23' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Koln must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 28' 1. FC Koln is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 33' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 37' It’s gonna be a card for Armin Gigovic.
- 42' Julian Pauli has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 44' That looks like a foul for a card for Denis Huseinbasic.
- 46' The Holstein Kiel manager makes a substitution. Patrick Erras departs to be replaced by Lasse Rosenboom.
- 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jann-Fiete Arp made 268 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Finn Porath on 52.
- 57' 1. FC Koln currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 60' The crowd applauds Steven Skrzybski as he leaves the pitch. Jann-Fiete Arp steps in for Holstein Kiel.
- 61' Time for substitution for Holstein Kiel. Marvin Schulz is replaced by Magnus Knudsen.
- 66' 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.
- 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Gerhard Struber.
- 71' Tymoteusz Puchacz gets the nod from Holstein Kiel. He replaces Timo Becker and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' Shuto Machino has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 75.
- 77' Marcel Rapp has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 77.
- 77' Dejan Ljubicic makes way for Gian-Luca Waldschmidt at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Koln.
- 79' The referee calls foul for Jann-Fiete Arp. He receives a card.
- 84' The crowd applauds Finn Porath as he leaves the pitch. Benedikt Pichler steps in for Holstein Kiel.
- 84' The deadlock is broken! Gian-Luca Waldschmidt gets on the scoresheet on 84 minutes.
- 89' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 90' It’s a booking for 1. FC Koln player. Leart Paqarada gets a card.
- 90' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Tim Lemperle departs to be replaced by Marvin Obuz.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — 1. FC Koln 3-0 Holstein Kiel.
Lineups
1. FC Köln Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 37
- 3
- 17
- 7
- 1
- 29
- 19
- 6
- 8
- 24
Bench
- 9
- 21
- 16
- 40
- 47
- 33
- 18
- 38
- 43
Coach
Gerhard Struber
Holstein Kiel Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
4
Patrick Erras ↓ Lasse Rosenboom 46'
- 18
-
15
Marvin Schulz ↓ Magnus Knudsen 61'
- 1
-
8
Finn Porath ↓ Benedikt Pichler 84'
-
17
Timo Becker ↓ Tymoteusz Puchacz 71'
- 37
- 14
- 19
- 6
Bench
-
20
Jann-Fiete Arp ↑ 60'
-
24
Magnus Knudsen ↑ 61'
-
9
Benedikt Pichler ↑ 84'
-
27
Tymoteusz Puchacz ↑ 71'
- 3
- 21
- 33
- 22
-
23
Lasse Rosenboom ↑ 46'
Coach
Marcel Rapp
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gian-Luca Waldschmidt | 2 |
| Tim Lemperle | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Köln Form
Holstein Kiel Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.01
1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Holstein Kiel xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Köln to win 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Köln win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
1. FC Köln or Draw
83%
Draw or Holstein Kiel
39%
1. FC Köln or Holstein Kiel
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Köln win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.8%
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.2%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
4.1%
4 – 0
3.6%
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln
| Handicap | 1. FC Köln covers | Push | Holstein Kiel covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 23% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Holstein Kiel keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

