Tuesday , 21 July 2026

1. FC Köln vs SV 07 Elversberg, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

2. Bundesliga · 2024-25
1. FC Köln
1 – 0
Full Time
SV 07 Elversberg
Sat 25 Jan 2025 · 12:00 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION 49,800 HT 45' · FT 45'
Dejan Ljubicic 81' 1–0
Y 30' Fisnik Asllani
Jusuf Gazibegovic 56' Y
Y 64' Maurice Neubauer
Y 83' Filimon Gerezgiher
Y 90' Elias Baum
YR 90' Elias Baum
Y 90' Lukas Pinckert

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Köln vs SV 07 Elversberg — 2. Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Tom Bauer
  • Assistant 1 Luca Schlosser
  • 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 Nurnberg 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 Furth 1903 34 37
17 TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf 34 37
18 SC Preussen Munster 34 30

Head-to-Head

1
1
1. FC Köln 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals SV 07 Elversberg
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-25 1. FC Köln 1–0 SV 07 Elversberg 2024-08-10 SV 07 Elversberg 2–2 1. FC Köln

Recent Form

1. FC Köln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jan SV 07 Elversberg H 1–0 W
18 Jan Hamburger SV A 0–1 L
22 Dec 1. FC Kaiserslautern A 1–0 W
15 Dec 1. FC Nurnberg H 3–1 W
08 Dec SSV Jahn Regensburg A 1–0 W
04 Dec Hertha BSC H 2–1 W
SV 07 Elversberg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jan 1. FC Köln A 0–1 L
19 Jan 1. FC Magdeburg H 2–5 L
20 Dec FC Schalke 04 H 1–4 L
15 Dec Eintracht Braunschweig A 3–0 W
06 Dec 1. FC Nurnberg H 2–1 W
30 Nov SC Paderborn 07 H 1–3 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between 1. FC Koln and SV 07 Elversberg is underway.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 25' SV 07 Elversberg started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
  • 30' That looks like a foul for a card for Fisnik Asllani.
  • 35' SV 07 Elversberg come into this ranked 7 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 40' 1. FC Koln have won 346 goals from 398 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 50' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 55' Germany international Muhammed Damar has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 56' 1. FC Koln receives a card for a hard tackle on 56.
  • 59' 1. FC Koln make a change. Jusuf Gazibegovic trudges off to be replaced by Jan Thielmann on 59 minutes.
  • 64' The referee calls foul for Maurice Neubauer. He receives a card.
  • 69' 1. FC Koln is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Koln are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 74' 1. FC Koln is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 75' Another change for SV 07 Elversberg made on 75 minute. Tom Zimmerschied leaves to be changed by Filimon Gerezgiher.
  • 76' Tim Lemperle is ready to make an impact after coming on for Florian Kainz at the 76 minute mark.
  • 80' SV 07 Elversberg ring the changes. Fisnik Asllani has done his job and it is now time for Luca Schnellbacher to step up.
  • 81' Dejan Ljubicic has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 81 minutes.
  • 83' Filimon Gerezgiher has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 83.
  • 87' Time for substitution for SV 07 Elversberg. Semih Sahin is replaced by Robin Fellhauer.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Elias Baum on 90 minutes.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Damion Downs as he leaves the pitch. Steffen Tigges steps in for 1. FC Koln.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for 1. FC Koln players.

Lineups

1. FC Köln Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gerhard Struber

SV 07 Elversberg Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Horst Steffen

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Denis Huseinbasic 1
Dejan Ljubicic 1
Fisnik Asllani 1
Frederik Schmahl 1
Timo Hubers 1

Head to Head

2025-01-25 1. FC Köln 1–0 SV 07 Elversberg 2024-08-10 SV 07 Elversberg 2–2 1. FC Köln

1. FC Köln Form

2025-01-25 1. FC Köln 1–0 SV 07 Elversberg W 2025-01-18 Hamburger SV 1–0 1. FC Köln L 2024-12-22 1. FC Kaiserslautern 0–1 1. FC Köln W 2024-12-15 1. FC Köln 3–1 1. FC Nurnberg W 2024-12-08 SSV Jahn Regensburg 0–1 1. FC Köln W 2024-12-04 1. FC Köln 2–1 Hertha BSC W

SV 07 Elversberg Form

2025-01-25 1. FC Köln 1–0 SV 07 Elversberg L 2025-01-19 SV 07 Elversberg 2–5 1. FC Magdeburg L 2024-12-20 SV 07 Elversberg 1–4 FC Schalke 04 L 2024-12-15 Eintracht Braunschweig 0–3 SV 07 Elversberg W 2024-12-06 SV 07 Elversberg 2–1 1. FC Nurnberg W 2024-11-30 SV 07 Elversberg 1–3 SC Paderborn 07 L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.34 1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1 SV 07 Elversberg xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln49% Draw28% SV 07 Elversberg23%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

1. FC Köln or Draw
76%
Draw or SV 07 Elversberg
51%
1. FC Köln or SV 07 Elversberg
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln30% Draw50% SV 07 Elversberg20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
11.9%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.7%
1 – 3
2.1%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln

Handicap 1. FC Köln covers Push SV 07 Elversberg covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 22% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 16% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
37% ✗
SV 07 Elversberg keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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