Friday , 25 September 2026

1. FC Köln vs SSV Ulm 1846, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

2. Bundesliga · 2024-25
1. FC Köln
2 – 0
Full Time
SSV Ulm 1846
Sat 5 Oct 2024 · 11:00 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION 49,900 HT 45' · FT 45'
Timo Hubers 8' 1–0
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt 47' 2–0
R 21' Max Brandt
Timo Hubers 25' Y
Max Finkgrafe 34' Y
Y 36' Thomas Worle
Leart Paqarada 71' Y
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt 73' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Köln vs SSV Ulm 1846 — 2. Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Patrick Alt
  • Assistant 1 Martin Speckner
  • Assistant 2 Jan Neitzel

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Hertha BSC 6 18
2 1. FC Nürnberg 6 16
3 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 6 13
4 VfL Wolfsburg 6 11
5 1. FC Kaiserslautern 6 11
6 1. FC Magdeburg 6 10
7 FC Energie Cottbus 6 8
8 FC St. Pauli 1910 6 7
9 VfL Bochum 1848 6 7
10 Hannover 96 6 7
11 VfL Osnabrück 6 7
12 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 6 6
13 Arminia Bielefeld 6 5
14 Karlsruher SC 6 5
15 Eintracht Braunschweig 6 4
16 Holstein Kiel 6 4
17 SG Dynamo Dresden 6 4
18 SV Darmstadt 98 6 4

Head-to-Head

2
1. FC Köln 2 games · Avg 1.5 goals SSV Ulm 1846
Last 5 meetings
2024-10-05 1. FC Köln 2–0 SSV Ulm 1846

Recent Form

1. FC Köln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
14 Sep 1. FC Magdeburg H 1–2 L
01 Sep FC Schalke 04 A 3–1 W
24 Aug Eintracht Braunschweig H 5–0 W
SSV Ulm 1846
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Oct 1. FC Köln A 0–2 L
27 Sep Eintracht Braunschweig H 3–1 W
22 Sep SV 07 Elversberg A 3–1 W
14 Sep 1. FC Nürnberg H 1–2 L
01 Sep SC Paderborn 07 A 0–0 D
25 Aug TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf H 1–2 L

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at RheinEnergieSTADION as 1. FC Köln face off against SSV Ulm 1846 in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' SSV Ulm 1846 are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 8' Brilliant from the ! Timo Hubers makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 8.
  • 13' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 18' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 18 minutes.
  • 21' Max Brandt catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 21.
  • 25' The referee has no hesitation. Timo Hubers is booked for 1. FC Koln — card on 25.
  • 30' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Köln in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past SSV Ulm 1846's compact 3-4-2-1.
  • 34' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Max Finkgrafe on 34 minutes.
  • 36' Thomas Worle has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 36.
  • 41' 1. FC Köln are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against SSV Ulm 1846's 3-4-2-1 shape.
  • 46' 1. FC Koln make a change. Max Finkgrafe trudges off to be replaced by Dominique Heintz on 46 minutes.
  • 47' Against the run of play, Gian-Luca Waldschmidt has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 52' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Denis Huseinbasic made 399 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 57' Johannes Reichert makes way for Jonathan Meier at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from SSV Ulm 1846.
  • 62' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 66' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 66 minute. Damion Downs leaves to be changed by Florian Dietz.
  • 71' Poor challenge from Leart Paqarada. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 73' It’s gonna be a card for Gian-Luca Waldschmidt.
  • 78' Julian Pauli is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for SSV Ulm 1846 so far.
  • 83' 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 Linton Maina suffering a number of foals already.
  • 84' 1. FC Koln make a change. Gian-Luca Waldschmidt trudges off to be replaced by Sargis Adamyan on 84 minutes.
  • 87' Another change for SSV Ulm 1846 made on 87 minute. Romario Rosch leaves to be changed by Laurin Ulrich.
  • 90' The 1. FC Koln bench stirs into life. Denis Huseinbasic is withdrawn and Mathias Olesen gets his opportunity.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from 1. FC Köln to claim maximum points.

Lineups

1. FC Köln Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gerhard Struber

SSV Ulm 1846 Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Worle

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.69 1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94 SSV Ulm 1846 xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln55% Draw25% SSV Ulm 184620%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

1. FC Köln or Draw
80%
Draw or SSV Ulm 1846
45%
1. FC Köln or SSV Ulm 1846
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Köln38% Draw46% SSV Ulm 184616%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
11.3%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
9.1%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
2.6%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln

Handicap 1. FC Köln covers Push SSV Ulm 1846 covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 17% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 24% 46%
-0.5 54% — 46%
+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
40% ✗
SSV Ulm 1846 keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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