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1. FC Koln vs 1. FSV Mainz 05, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2022-23
Sat 15 Apr 2023 · 13:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Koln vs 1. FSV Mainz 05Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Thorsten Schiffner
  • Referee Rafael Foltyn
  • Referee Benjamin Cortus
  • Referee Norbert Grudzinski
  • Referee Florian Heft
  • Referee Johann Pfeifer

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Apr 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 1–1 D
08 Apr FC Augsburg A 3–1 W
02 Apr Borussia Monchengladbach H 0–0 D
18 Mar Borussia Dortmund A 1–6 L
10 Mar VfL Bochum 1848 H 0–2 L
04 Mar 1. FC Union Berlin A 0–0 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Apr 1. FC Koln A 1–1 D
08 Apr SV Werder Bremen H 2–2 D
01 Apr RB Leipzig A 3–0 W
19 Mar SC Freiburg H 1–1 D
11 Mar Hertha BSC A 1–1 D
04 Mar TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 1–0 W

Season Stats

1. FC Koln 1. FSV Mainz 05
#17 Position #13
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

1. FC Koln are 17th (0 pts). 1. FSV Mainz 05 are 13th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at RheinEnergieSTADION. 1. FC Köln are looking to make home advantage count against 1. FSV Mainz 05.
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Köln and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 8' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Florian Kainz on 8 minutes.
  • 13' With 0 assists to his name this season, Eric Martel is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Köln.
  • 17' A stunning finish from Ludovic Ajorque — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 22' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 27' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Köln and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 32' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 34' Controversy at the stadium! Ludovic Ajorque argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 35' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ludovic Ajorque.
  • 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Köln and 1. FSV Mainz 05 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 45' Robin Zentner has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 436 appearances.
  • 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 52' Dejan Ljubicic adds to his 0 season tally! 1. FC Koln lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 57' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 62' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Köln needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 63' Lee Jaesung gets the nod from 1. FSV Mainz 05. He replaces Anton Stach and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 64' The supporters are chanting for Jan Thielmann. He replaces Kingsley Schindler on 64 minute.
  • 69' Dominik Kohr has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 74' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Leandro Barreiro Martins made 436 appearances and scored 19 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 75' The crowd applauds Davie Selke as he leaves the pitch. Steffen Tigges steps in for 1. FC Koln.
  • 80' 1. FSV Mainz 05 is showing some good football. However, 1. FSV Mainz 05 are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 85' Sargis Adamyan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Linton Maina at the 85 minute mark.
  • 87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Timo Hubers on 87.
  • 90' Time for substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05. Silvan Widmer is replaced by Danny da Costa.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Dominik Kohr on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FSV Mainz 05 will be frustrated.
  • The points are shared — 1. FC Köln 1-1 1. FSV Mainz 05. Honours even.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.46 1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89 1. FSV Mainz 05 xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 84% + 1. FSV Mainz 05 or Draw 77%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Koln23% Draw38% 1. FSV Mainz 0539%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes24% 0% No76%
Avg goals/match: 1.35
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 71%
29%
± 1.5 40%
60%
± 2.5 16%
84%
± 3.5 6%
94%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

1. FC Koln or Draw
61%
Draw or 1. FSV Mainz 05
77%
1. FC Koln or 1. FSV Mainz 05
62%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Koln10% Draw65% 1. FSV Mainz 0525%
Actual: 1. FSV Mainz 05 win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
28.6%
0 – 1
21.6%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 2
9.6%
1 – 2
4.9%
0 – 3
2.8%
2 – 1
2.4%
2 – 0
2.4%
1 – 3
1.6%
2 – 2
1.3%
0 – 4
0.6%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln

Handicap 1. FC Koln covers Push 1. FSV Mainz 05 covers
-2.5 0% 100%
-2 0% 3% 97%
-1.5 3% 97%
-1 3% 13% 84%
-0.5 16% 84%
+0.5 58% 42%
+1 58% 27% 15%
+1.5 85% 15%
+2 85% 11% 4%
+2.5 96% 4%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
42%
1. FSV Mainz 05 keeps clean sheet
63%

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