Tuesday , 18 August 2026

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

2. Bundesliga · 2024-25
Fri 2 Aug 2024 · 18:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION 50,000 HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Koln vs Hamburger SV2. Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Max Burda
  • Assistant 1 Felix Bickel (Germany)
  • Assistant 2 Eric Muller

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Aug Hamburger SV H 1–2 L
18 May 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 A 1–4 L
11 May 1. FC Union Berlin H 3–2 W
04 May SC Freiburg H 0–0 D
28 Apr 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 1–1 D
20 Apr SV Darmstadt 98 H 0–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Aug 1. FC Köln A 2–1 W
19 May 1. FC Nurnberg H 4–1 W
10 May SC Paderborn 07 A 0–1 L
03 May FC St. Pauli 1910 H 1–0 W
27 Apr Eintracht Braunschweig A 4–0 W
20 Apr Holstein Kiel H 0–1 L

Key Stats

83% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for 1. FC Köln to score. At the same time, Hamburger SV does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The 33-year-old Daniel Fernandes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 6' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ransford Konigsdorffer makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 11' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Köln that had 398 games and scored 346 goals.
  • 16' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steffen Baumgart will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 21' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gerhard Struber might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 26' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Köln and Hamburger SV are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 31' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 35' What a strike from Ransford Konigsdorffer! The score is 0-2.
  • 39' The referee has no hesitation. Tim Lemperle is booked for 1. FC Koln — card on 39.
  • 44' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 45' Miro Muheim was booked on 45.
  • 50' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 55' It looks surprising 1. FC Köln does not make any changes. Leart Paqarada has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 57' The whistle greets Damion Downs as he departs to be replaced by Linton Maina.
  • 62' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 65' Hamburger SV manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Levin Oztunali is hanging Adam Karabec on the field on 65 minute.
  • 69' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Julian Pauli on 69 minutes.
  • 74' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Köln side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 76' Florian Dietz gets the nod from 1. FC Koln. He replaces Tim Lemperle and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 78' The Germany Linton Maina breaks the deadlock on 78 minutes. 0-3!
  • 83' The Hamburger SV bench stirs into life. Ludovit Reis is withdrawn and Moritz Heyer gets his opportunity.
  • 86' That is a card for Hamburger SV. Ransford Konigsdorffer will be fuming at that decision.
  • 87' The whistle greets Denis Huseinbasic as he departs to be replaced by Marvin Obuz.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Hamburger SV. Ransford Konigsdorffer is replaced by Davie Selke.
  • It finishes all square. 1. FC Köln and Hamburger SV share the spoils 1-2.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.15 1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4 Hamburger SV xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Koln or Hamburger SV 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Koln30% Draw29% Hamburger SV41%
Actual: Hamburger SV win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

1. FC Koln or Draw
59%
Draw or Hamburger SV
70%
1. FC Koln or Hamburger SV
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Koln22% Draw48% Hamburger SV30%
Actual: Hamburger SV win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
9.9%
0 – 0
9.8%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.9%
0 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln

Handicap 1. FC Koln covers Push Hamburger SV covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% 88%
-1 12% 17% 71%
-0.5 29% 71%
+0.5 59% 41%
+1 59% 21% 20%
+1.5 80% 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% 8%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
25%
Hamburger SV keeps clean sheet
32%

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