Thursday , 2 July 2026

1. FC Koln 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
13 games this season 🟨 0.6/game 4.1 goals/game

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 Koln 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 Koln to score. At the same time, Hamburger SV does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 6' Ransford Konigsdorffer has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 6 minutes.
  • 11' 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.
  • 16' Tim Lemperle is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hamburger SV tonight.
  • 21' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 26' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 31' A quiet spell here at RheinEnergieSTADION. 1. FC Koln seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 35' GOAL! Ransford Konigsdorffer fires home to make it 0-2!
  • 39' It’s gonna be a card for Tim Lemperle.
  • 44' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 45' Controversy at the stadium! Miro Muheim argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 50' 1. FC Koln is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Koln are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 55' 1. FC Koln has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 57' A change in the 1. FC Koln ranks — Damion Downs exits the field as Linton Maina enters on 57.
  • 62' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steffen Baumgart might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 65' Hamburger SV make a change. Adam Karabec trudges off to be replaced by Levin Oztunali on 65 minutes.
  • 69' It’s gonna be a card for Julian Pauli.
  • 74' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 76' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Tim Lemperle departs to be replaced by Florian Dietz.
  • 78' Linton Maina makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and 1. FC Koln are in front.
  • 83' Another substitution for Hamburger SV to replace Ludovit Reis by Moritz Heyer on 83 minute.
  • 86' It’s a booking for Hamburger SV player. Ransford Konigsdorffer gets a card.
  • 87' 1. FC Koln manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marvin Obuz is hanging Denis Huseinbasic on the field on 87 minute.
  • 90' Davie Selke gets the nod from Hamburger SV. He replaces Ransford Konigsdorffer and will look to change the dynamic.
  • Hamburger SV celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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.