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1. FC Koln vs VfL Wolfsburg, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2022-23
1. FC Koln
0 – 2
Full Time
VfL Wolfsburg
Sat 25 Feb 2023 · 14:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION HT 45' · FT 45'
Jonas Hector 67' Y
Y 73' Mattias Svanberg
Y 90' Felix Kalu Nmecha

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Köln vs VfL Wolfsburg — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Mark Borsch
  • Referee Aarne Aarnink
  • Referee Frank Willenborg
  • Referee Christian Bandurski
  • Referee Michael Emmer
  • Referee Pascal Mueller

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Augsburg 2 6
2 SC Freiburg 2 6
3 Borussia Dortmund 2 6
4 SV 07 Elversberg 2 6
5 1. FSV Mainz 05 2 4
6 FC Bayern Munchen 2 4
7 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2 3
8 RB Leipzig 2 3
9 VfB Stuttgart 2 3
10 SV Werder Bremen 2 3
11 1. FC Koln 2 3
12 SC Paderborn 07 2 1
13 Eintracht Frankfurt 2 1
14 FC Schalke 04 2 1
15 1. FC Union Berlin 2 1
16 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 2 0
17 Borussia Monchengladbach 2 0
18 Hamburger SV 2 0

Head-to-Head

4
3
9
1. FC Koln 16 games · Avg 3.1 goals VfL Wolfsburg
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-25 1. FC Koln 0–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2022-09-03 VfL Wolfsburg 2–4 1. FC Koln 2022-05-07 1. FC Koln 0–1 VfL Wolfsburg 2021-12-14 VfL Wolfsburg 2–3 1. FC Koln 2021-04-03 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 1. FC Koln

Recent Form

1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Feb VfL Wolfsburg H 0–2 L
18 Feb VfB Stuttgart A 0–3 L
12 Feb Eintracht Frankfurt H 3–0 W
04 Feb RB Leipzig H 0–0 D
29 Jan FC Schalke 04 A 0–0 D
24 Jan FC Bayern Munchen A 1–1 D
VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Feb 1. FC Koln A 2–0 W
18 Feb RB Leipzig H 0–3 L
10 Feb FC Schalke 04 A 0–0 D
05 Feb FC Bayern Munchen H 2–4 L
31 Jan 1. FC Union Berlin A 1–2 L
28 Jan SV Werder Bremen A 1–2 L

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

1. FC Koln
Thijs Dallinga 2 G
Said El Mala 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. 1. FC Köln get us underway at RheinEnergieSTADION.
  • 4' Magnificent from Yannick Gerhardt! That is 24 goals in 475 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 5' Brilliant from the ! Yannick Gerhardt makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 5.
  • 10' 1. FC Köln currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steffen Baumgart might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Niko Kovać will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 35' It looks like no one’s ball. VfL Wolfsburg is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 40' VfL Wolfsburg is showing some good football. However, VfL Wolfsburg are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 50' The 30-year-old Timo Hubers has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 55' 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 Mattias Svanberg suffering a number of foals already.
  • 60' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 64' The VfL Wolfsburg bench stirs into life. Ridle Baku is withdrawn and Jakub Kaminski gets his opportunity.
  • 67' The referee calls foul for Jonas Hector. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 68' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Maximilian Arnold makes it 0-3.
  • 73' VfL Wolfsburg receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 73.
  • 73' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Mathias Olesen has done his job and it is now time for Sargis Adamyan to step up.
  • 78' The crowd applauds Steffen Tigges as he leaves the pitch. Tim Lemperle steps in for 1. FC Koln.
  • 80' Felix Kalu Nmecha is replacing Mattias Svanberg for the VfL Wolfsburg side.
  • 84' The 1. FC Koln bench stirs into life. Linton Maina is withdrawn and Justin Diehl gets his opportunity.
  • 88' A tactical swap from VfL Wolfsburg — Jonas Wind on, Omar Marmoush off on 88 minutes.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Felix Kalu Nmecha.
  • Another three points for VfL Wolfsburg.

Lineups

1. FC Köln Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steffen Baumgart

VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Niko Kovać

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Yannick Gerhardt 4
Lukas Nmecha 4
Maximilian Arnold 3
Wout Weghorst 3
Anthony Modeste 2
Paulo Otavio 2
Jhon Cordoba 2
Jonas Wind 2

Head to Head

2023-02-25 1. FC Koln 0–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2022-09-03 VfL Wolfsburg 2–4 1. FC Koln 2022-05-07 1. FC Koln 0–1 VfL Wolfsburg 2021-12-14 VfL Wolfsburg 2–3 1. FC Koln 2021-04-03 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 1. FC Koln

1. FC Köln Form

2023-02-25 1. FC Koln 0–2 VfL Wolfsburg W 2023-02-18 VfB Stuttgart 3–0 1. FC Koln L 2023-02-12 1. FC Koln 3–0 Eintracht Frankfurt L 2023-02-04 1. FC Koln 0–0 RB Leipzig D 2023-01-29 FC Schalke 04 0–0 1. FC Koln D 2023-01-24 FC Bayern Munchen 1–1 1. FC Koln D

VfL Wolfsburg Form

2023-02-25 1. FC Koln 0–2 VfL Wolfsburg W 2023-02-18 VfL Wolfsburg 0–3 RB Leipzig L 2023-02-10 FC Schalke 04 0–0 VfL Wolfsburg D 2023-02-05 VfL Wolfsburg 2–4 FC Bayern Munchen L 2023-01-31 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 VfL Wolfsburg L 2023-01-28 SV Werder Bremen 2–1 VfL Wolfsburg L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.2 1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 VfL Wolfsburg xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Köln or VfL Wolfsburg 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Köln37% Draw30% VfL Wolfsburg33%
Actual: VfL Wolfsburg win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.36
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 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

1. FC Köln or Draw
67%
Draw or VfL Wolfsburg
63%
1. FC Köln or VfL Wolfsburg
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Köln25% Draw50% VfL Wolfsburg25%
Actual: VfL Wolfsburg win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.7%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 0
2.6%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln

Handicap 1. FC Köln covers Push VfL Wolfsburg covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 20% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 19% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
31% ✗

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