Thursday , 2 July 2026

1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

2. Bundesliga · 2024-25
1. FC Koln
4 – 0
Full Time
1. FC Kaiserslautern
Sun 18 May 2025 · 13:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION 50,000 HT 45' · FT 45'
Eric Martel 14' 1–0
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt 29' 2–0
Florian Kainz 76' 3–0
Mark Uth 87' 4–0
Y 45' Marlon Ritter
Y 70' Frank Ronstadt

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern — 2. Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Soren Storks
  • Assistant 1 Thorben Siewer
  • Assistant 2 Markus Schuller
17 games this season 🟨 0.5/game ⚽ 3.3 goals/game 🟥 1 total

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 Dusseldorf 34 37
18 SC Preussen Munster 34 30

Head-to-Head

2
1
1. FC Koln 3 games · Avg 3.3 goals 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Last 5 meetings
2025-05-18 1. FC Koln 4–0 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2024-12-22 1. FC Kaiserslautern 0–1 1. FC Koln 2023-10-31 1. FC Kaiserslautern 3–2 1. FC Koln

Recent Form

1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 May 1. FC Kaiserslautern H 4–0 W
09 May 1. FC Nurnberg A 2–1 W
03 May SSV Jahn Regensburg H 1–1 D
27 Apr Hannover 96 A 0–1 L
20 Apr SC Preussen Munster H 3–1 W
11 Apr SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 A 1–1 D
1. FC Kaiserslautern
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 May 1. FC Koln A 0–4 L
11 May SV Darmstadt 98 H 2–1 W
04 May Karlsruher SC A 2–2 D
27 Apr FC Schalke 04 H 2–1 W
19 Apr Eintracht Braunschweig A 0–2 L
12 Apr 1. FC Nurnberg H 1–2 L

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds RheinEnergieSTADION will turn into a battlefield for 1. FC Koln and 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 14' Goal! Eric Martel scores his 5 goal in 513 matches.
  • 19' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marvin Schwabe, as he is very good at scoring at RheinEnergieSTADION with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 24' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dominique Heintz made 493 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 29' Goal! Gian-Luca Waldschmidt scores his 52 goal in 493 matches.
  • 33' Time for substitution for 1. FC Koln. Dominique Heintz is replaced by Joel Schmied.
  • 38' 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.
  • 43' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 45' Marlon Ritter is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
  • 46' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 46 minute. Jusuf Gazibegovic leaves to be changed by Linton Maina.
  • 51' 1. FC Koln is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 56' The travelling 1. FC Kaiserslautern supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 61' 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.
  • 62' The whistle greets Ragnar Ache as he departs to be replaced by Faride Alidou.
  • 67' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 70' Frank Ronstadt was booked on 70.
  • 71' Time for substitution for 1. FC Koln. Damion Downs is replaced by Tim Lemperle.
  • 76' GOAL! Florian Kainz scores on 76. Assisted by Gian-Luca Waldschmidt
  • 77' Time for substitution for 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Marlon Ritter is replaced by Grant-Leon Ranos.
  • 82' Another substitution for 1. FC Koln to replace Gian-Luca Waldschmidt by Mark Uth on 82 minute.
  • 87' What a strike from Mark Uth! The score is 4-0.
  • 88' Another change for 1. FC Kaiserslautern made on 88 minute. Jan Elvedi leaves to be changed by Leon Robinson.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 4-0.

Lineups

1. FC Koln Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Friedhelm Funkel

1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Torsten Lieberknecht

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mark Uth 2
Florian Kainz 2
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt 1
Eric Martel 1
Kenny Prince Redondo 1
Marlon Ritter 1
Richmond Tachie 1
Dejan Ljubicic 1

Head to Head

2025-05-18 1. FC Koln 4–0 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2024-12-22 1. FC Kaiserslautern 0–1 1. FC Koln 2023-10-31 1. FC Kaiserslautern 3–2 1. FC Koln

1. FC Koln Form

2025-05-18 1. FC Koln 4–0 1. FC Kaiserslautern W 2025-05-09 1. FC Nurnberg 1–2 1. FC Koln W 2025-05-03 1. FC Koln 1–1 SSV Jahn Regensburg D 2025-04-27 Hannover 96 1–0 1. FC Koln L 2025-04-20 1. FC Koln 3–1 SC Preussen Munster W 2025-04-11 SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 1–1 1. FC Koln D

1. FC Kaiserslautern Form

2025-05-18 1. FC Koln 4–0 1. FC Kaiserslautern L 2025-05-11 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2–1 SV Darmstadt 98 W 2025-05-04 Karlsruher SC 2–2 1. FC Kaiserslautern D 2025-04-27 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2–1 FC Schalke 04 W 2025-04-19 Eintracht Braunschweig 2–0 1. FC Kaiserslautern L 2025-04-12 1. FC Kaiserslautern 1–2 1. FC Nurnberg L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.02 1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92 1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Koln to win 61% + Over 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Koln61% Draw23% 1. FC Kaiserslautern16%
Actual: 1. FC Koln win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

1. FC Koln or Draw
83%
Draw or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
39%
1. FC Koln or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Koln44% Draw42% 1. FC Kaiserslautern14%
Actual: 1. FC Koln win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 0
10.6%
1 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.6%
3 – 0
7%
0 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
4.1%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln

Handicap 1. FC Koln covers Push 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 19% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 23% 39%
-0.5 61% — 39%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 10% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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