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1. FC Koln vs SC Freiburg, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2022-23
1. FC Koln
0 – 1
Full Time
SC Freiburg
Sat 29 Apr 2023 · 13:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION HT 45' · FT 45'
Eric Martel 24' Y
Eric Martel 25' Y
Y 61' Nicolas Hofler

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Köln vs SC Freiburg — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Henrik Bramlage
  • Referee Daniel Schlager
  • Referee Christian Bandurski
  • Referee Tobias Reichel
  • Referee Markus Schuller
  • Referee Patrick Alt

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

4
2
6
1. FC Koln 12 games · Avg 2.8 goals SC Freiburg
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-29 1. FC Koln 0–1 SC Freiburg 2022-11-06 SC Freiburg 2–0 1. FC Koln 2022-02-05 1. FC Koln 1–0 SC Freiburg 2021-09-11 SC Freiburg 1–1 1. FC Koln 2021-05-09 1. FC Koln 1–4 SC Freiburg

Recent Form

1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
02 Apr Borussia Monchengladbach H 0–0 D
18 Mar Borussia Dortmund A 1–6 L
SC Freiburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Apr 1. FC Koln A 1–0 W
23 Apr FC Schalke 04 H 4–0 W
16 Apr SV Werder Bremen A 2–1 W
08 Apr FC Bayern Munchen H 0–1 L
04 Apr FC Bayern Munchen A 2–1 W
01 Apr Hertha BSC H 1–1 D

Season Stats

1. FC Koln SC Freiburg
#12 Position #3
8 Points 13
7 Played 7
2 / 2 / 3 W / D / L 4 / 1 / 2
8 Scored 16
11 Conceded 9
-3 GD +7
1.14 PPG 1.86
29% Win % 57%

Key Stats

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season
29% Clean Sheets
SC Freiburg this season

1. FC Koln are 12th (8 pts). SC Freiburg are 3rd (13 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

1. FC Koln
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
SC Freiburg
0-15
2/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
–/–
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

1. FC Koln
Thijs Dallinga 2 G
Said El Mala 2 G
SC Freiburg
Yuito Suzuki 4 G
Igor Matanovic 3 G 1 A
Maximilian Eggestein 3 G
Derry Scherhant 2 G 3 A
Yannik Engelhardt 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and 1. FC Köln launch into their encounter with SC Freiburg.
  • 5' Davie Selke has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Köln side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Köln and SC Freiburg are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nicolas Hofler, as he is very good at scoring at RheinEnergieSTADION with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 24' The referee has no hesitation. Eric Martel is booked for 1. FC Koln — Yellow card on 24.
  • 25' A moment of madness from Eric Martel on 25 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FC Koln will be frustrated.
  • 30' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Matthias Ginter suffering a number of foals already.
  • 35' Mark Flekken has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 50' 1. FC Köln is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 54' Ritsu Doan doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 57' It is a substitution in 1. FC Koln team. Dejan Ljubicic is replaced by Jan Thielmann on 57 minute.
  • 61' The referee shows SC Freiburg player a Yellow card on 61.
  • 64' The 1. FC Koln bench stirs into life. Davie Selke is withdrawn and Steffen Tigges gets his opportunity.
  • 69' The travelling SC Freiburg supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 71' SC Freiburg ring the changes. Ritsu Doan has done his job and it is now time for Kiliann Sildillia to step up.
  • 72' Another change for SC Freiburg made on 72 minute. Ritsu Doan leaves to be changed by Kiliann Sildillia.
  • 77' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Köln in their trying to find a way past SC Freiburg's compact .
  • 78' Time for substitution for SC Freiburg. Michael Gregoritsch is replaced by Yannik Keitel.
  • 82' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Eric Martel departs to be replaced by Denis Huseinbasic.
  • 87' The 30-year-old Philipp Lienhart has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 90' Another change for SC Freiburg made on 90 minute. Lucas Holer leaves to be changed by Nils Petersen.
  • SC Freiburg celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

1. FC Köln Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steffen Baumgart

SC Freiburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Christian Streich

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Anthony Modeste 3
Roland Sallai 3
Sebastian Andersson 2
Michael Gregoritsch 2
Ermedin Demirovic 2
Rafael Czichos 1
Jonathan Schmid 1
Kingsley Ehizibue 1

Head to Head

2023-04-29 1. FC Koln 0–1 SC Freiburg 2022-11-06 SC Freiburg 2–0 1. FC Koln 2022-02-05 1. FC Koln 1–0 SC Freiburg 2021-09-11 SC Freiburg 1–1 1. FC Koln 2021-05-09 1. FC Koln 1–4 SC Freiburg

1. FC Köln Form

2023-04-29 1. FC Koln 0–1 SC Freiburg W 2023-04-22 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1–3 1. FC Koln W 2023-04-15 1. FC Koln 1–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 D 2023-04-08 FC Augsburg 1–3 1. FC Koln W 2023-04-02 1. FC Koln 0–0 Borussia Monchengladbach D 2023-03-18 Borussia Dortmund 6–1 1. FC Koln L

SC Freiburg Form

2023-04-29 1. FC Koln 0–1 SC Freiburg W 2023-04-23 SC Freiburg 4–0 FC Schalke 04 W 2023-04-16 SV Werder Bremen 1–2 SC Freiburg W 2023-04-08 SC Freiburg 0–1 FC Bayern Munchen L 2023-04-04 FC Bayern Munchen 1–2 SC Freiburg W 2023-04-01 SC Freiburg 1–1 Hertha BSC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.74 1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66 SC Freiburg xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln20% Draw27% SC Freiburg53%
Actual: SC Freiburg win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

1. FC Köln or Draw
48%
Draw or SC Freiburg
80%
1. FC Köln or SC Freiburg
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln12% Draw48% SC Freiburg40%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
12.2%
1 – 1
11.9%
0 – 0
11.1%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 3
6.6%
1 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 1
3.9%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 4
2.8%
2 – 0
2.4%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln

Handicap 1. FC Köln covers Push SC Freiburg covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 11% 85%
-0.5 15% — 85%
+0.5 42% — 58%
+1 42% 25% 33%
+1.5 67% — 33%
+2 67% 18% 14%
+2.5 86% — 14%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
SC Freiburg keeps clean sheet
48% ✗

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