1. FC Koln vs FC Schalke 04, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Koln vs FC Schalke 04 — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Koln 34 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
- FC Schalke 04 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Rafael Foltyn
- Referee Aarne Aarnink
- Referee Robert Kampka
- Referee Manuel Grafe
- Referee Markus Sinn
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Feb | FC Schalke 04 | H | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | Hertha BSC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | FC Bayern München | H | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Feb | SC Freiburg | H | 4–0 | W |
| 24 Jan | Borussia Dortmund | A | 1–5 | L |
| 18 Jan | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Feb | 1. FC Koln | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Feb | RB Leipzig | H | 0–5 | L |
| 16 Feb | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Feb | SC Paderborn 07 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Jan | Hertha BSC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Jan | FC Bayern München | A | 0–5 | L |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
9%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season
1. FC Koln this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Koln
0-15
2/3
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
3/6
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at RheinEnergieSTADION. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The travelling FC Schalke 04 supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 9' 1. FC Koln is taking the lead after the goal scored by Sebastiaan Bornauw on 9.
- 14' 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 Weston McKennie suffering a number of foals already.
- 19' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Benito Raman made 302 appearances and scored 51 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 24' 1. FC Koln are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 29' Fresh legs for FC Schalke 04! Jean-Clair Todibo comes on to replace Ozan Kabak.
- 34' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 38' Jhon Cordoba was booked on 38.
- 39' The referee shows 1. FC Koln player a Yellow card on 39.
- 39' Jhon Cordoba is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 4 goals this season for the .
- 44' FC Schalke 04 started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 44.
- 49' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 54' FC Schalke 04 are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 59' Another change for FC Schalke 04 made on 59 minute. Michael Gregoritsch leaves to be changed by Guido Burgstaller.
- 64' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Schalke 04 that had 406 games and scored 311 goals.
- 66' The referee shows FC Schalke 04 player a Yellow card on 66.
- 71' FC Schalke 04 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 74' A change in the FC Schalke 04 ranks — Nassim Boujellab exits the field as Ahmed Kutucu enters on 74.
- 75' What a moment for Florian Kainz! That strike on 75 puts his side firmly in control.
- 76' Dominick Drexler is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ismail Jakobs at the 76 minute mark.
- 78' The crowd applauds Jhon Cordoba as he leaves the pitch. Anthony Modeste steps in for 1. FC Koln.
- 80' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Guido Burgstaller.
- 85' It is a substitution in 1. FC Koln team. Florian Kainz is replaced by Jan Thielmann on 85 minute.
- 90' Alexander Nubel has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 406 appearances.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from 1. FC Koln to claim maximum points.
Lineups
1. FC Koln Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 37
- 19
- 28
- 20
- 1
- 14
- 38
- 15
- 2
- 33
Bench
- 11
- 32
- 22
- 7
- 6
- 9
- 24
- 27
- 29
Coach
Markus Gisdol
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 11
- 5
- 25
- 35
- 24
- 28
- 2
- 9
-
4
Ozan Kabak ↓ Jean-Clair Todibo 29'
-
16
Nassim Boujellab ↓ Ahmed Kutucu 74'
Bench
-
21
Jean-Clair Todibo ↑ 29'
-
19
Guido Burgstaller ↑ 59'
- 23
-
15
Ahmed Kutucu ↑ 74'
- 14
- 37
- 31
Coach
David Wagner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Florian Kainz | 2 |
| Sebastiaan Bornauw | 2 |
| Damion Downs | 2 |
| Jhon Cordoba | 2 |
| Dejan Ljubicic | 1 |
| Jonas Hector | 1 |
| Kenan Karaman | 1 |
| Alexander Nubel | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Koln Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.72
1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Koln to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Koln win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
1. FC Koln or Draw
82%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
43%
1. FC Koln or FC Schalke 04
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Koln win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.2%
1 – 1
12%
2 – 0
11%
0 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.3%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.4%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4%
4 – 0
2.7%
0 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln
| Handicap | 1. FC Koln covers | Push | FC Schalke 04 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 18% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 24% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.