Friday , 24 July 2026

1. FC Köln vs SC Preußen Münster, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

2. Bundesliga · 2024-25
1. FC Köln
3 – 1
Full Time
SC Preußen Münster
Sun 20 Apr 2025 · 11:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION 50,000 HT 45' · FT 45'
Tim Lemperle 11' 1–0
1–1 39' Timo Hubers og
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt pen 45+1' 2–1
Damion Downs 56' 3–1
Jan Thielmann 34' Y
Y 82' Marc Lorenz

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Köln vs SC Preußen Münster — 2. Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Tom Bauer
  • Assistant 1 Patrick Kessel
  • Assistant 2 Felix Wagner (Germany)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Schalke 04 34 70
2 SV 07 Elversberg 34 62
3 SC Paderborn 07 34 62
4 Hannover 96 34 60
5 SV Darmstadt 98 34 52
6 1. FC Kaiserslautern 34 52
7 Hertha BSC 34 51
8 1. FC Nürnberg 34 46
9 VfL Bochum 1848 34 44
10 Karlsruher SC 34 44
11 SG Dynamo Dresden 34 41
12 Holstein Kiel 34 41
13 Arminia Bielefeld 34 39
14 1. FC Magdeburg 34 39
15 Eintracht Braunschweig 34 37
16 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 34 37
17 TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf 34 37
18 SC Preußen Münster 34 30

Head-to-Head

2
1. FC Köln 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals SC Preußen Münster
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-20 1. FC Köln 3–1 SC Preußen Münster 2024-11-22 SC Preußen Münster 0–1 1. FC Köln

Recent Form

1. FC Köln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr SC Preußen Münster H 3–1 W
11 Apr SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 A 1–1 D
05 Apr Hertha BSC H 0–1 L
29 Mar SC Paderborn 07 A 2–1 W
15 Mar SV Darmstadt 98 H 2–1 W
08 Mar SSV Ulm 1846 A 1–0 W
SC Preußen Münster
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr 1. FC Köln A 1–3 L
13 Apr Karlsruher SC H 1–1 D
05 Apr TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf A 0–1 L
30 Mar Eintracht Braunschweig H 1–1 D
15 Mar SV 07 Elversberg A 1–0 W
09 Mar 1. FC Nürnberg H 0–1 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at RheinEnergieSTADION. 1. FC Köln are looking to make home advantage count against SC Preussen Munster.
  • 5' SC Preussen Munster started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' 1. FC Köln is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Köln are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 11' A goal from the Germany international Tim Lemperle! He fires home on 11 to make it 0-1!
  • 16' SC Preussen Munster are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 21' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 26' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 26 minutes.
  • 31' A quiet spell here at RheinEnergieSTADION. SC Preussen Munster seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 34' Poor challenge from Jan Thielmann. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 39' What a moment for Timo Hubers! That strike on 39 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 44' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering SC Preussen Munster that had 74 games and scored 52 goals.
  • 46' GOAL! Gian-Luca Waldschmidt fires home to make it 0-3!
  • 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Köln and SC Preussen Munster are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 56' Magnificent from Damion Downs! That is 13 goals in 398 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 61' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dominique Heintz, as he is very good at scoring at RheinEnergieSTADION with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 62' The supporters are chanting for Florian Pick. He replaces Simon Scherder on 62 minute.
  • 63' The crowd applauds David Kinsombi as he leaves the pitch. Daniel Kankam Kyerewaa steps in for SC Preussen Munster.
  • 68' It looks like no one’s ball. SC Preussen Munster is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 69' Another change for SC Preussen Munster made on 69 minute. Joshua Mees leaves to be changed by Marc Lorenz.
  • 73' 1. FC Koln make a change. Dejan Ljubicic trudges off to be replaced by Mathias Olesen on 73 minutes.
  • 74' Mark Uth has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gian-Luca Waldschmidt on 74 minute.
  • 79' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 80' The whistle greets Dominik Schad as he departs to be replaced by Jano ter Horst.
  • 82' The referee shows SC Preussen Munster player a card on 82.
  • 87' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 88' Julian Pauli is replacing Dominique Heintz for the 1. FC Koln side.
  • 90' The whistle greets Jan Thielmann as he departs to be replaced by Meiko Sponsel.
  • 1. FC Köln celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

1. FC Köln Lineups

4-1-2-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gerhard Struber

SC Preußen Münster Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sascha Hildmann

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tim Lemperle 2
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt 1
Damion Downs 1

Head to Head

2025-04-20 1. FC Köln 3–1 SC Preußen Münster 2024-11-22 SC Preußen Münster 0–1 1. FC Köln

1. FC Köln Form

2025-04-20 1. FC Köln 3–1 SC Preußen Münster W 2025-04-11 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 1–1 1. FC Köln D 2025-04-05 1. FC Köln 0–1 Hertha BSC L 2025-03-29 SC Paderborn 07 1–2 1. FC Köln W 2025-03-15 1. FC Köln 2–1 SV Darmstadt 98 W 2025-03-08 SSV Ulm 1846 0–1 1. FC Köln W

SC Preußen Münster Form

2025-04-20 1. FC Köln 3–1 SC Preußen Münster L 2025-04-13 SC Preußen Münster 1–1 Karlsruher SC D 2025-04-05 TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf 1–0 SC Preußen Münster L 2025-03-30 SC Preußen Münster 1–1 Eintracht Braunschweig D 2025-03-15 SV 07 Elversberg 0–1 SC Preußen Münster W 2025-03-09 SC Preußen Münster 0–1 1. FC Nürnberg L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.6 1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9 SC Preußen Münster xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Köln to win 56% + Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln56% Draw26% SC Preußen Münster18%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

1. FC Köln or Draw
81%
Draw or SC Preußen Münster
44%
1. FC Köln or SC Preußen Münster
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Köln36% Draw48% SC Preußen Münster16%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
12.3%
0 – 0
10.3%
2 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.4%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
2.3%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln

Handicap 1. FC Köln covers Push SC Preußen Münster covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 16% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 24% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 13% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
41% ✓
SC Preußen Münster keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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