1. FC Koln vs Hertha BSC, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Koln vs Hertha BSC — Bundesliga .
- 1. FC Koln 34 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
- Hertha BSC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Thorben Siewer
- Referee Daniel Schlager
- Referee Patrick Alt
- Referee Marcel Pelgrim
- Referee Soren Storks
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Hertha BSC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 21 Sep | FC Bayern München | A | 0–4 | L |
| 14 Sep | Borussia Monchengladbach | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Aug | SC Freiburg | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Aug | Borussia Dortmund | H | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Aug | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | 1. FC Koln | A | 4–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | SC Paderborn 07 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | FC Schalke 04 | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Aug | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Aug | FC Bayern München | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — 1. FC Koln and Hertha BSC get this one started.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Koln that had 398 games and scored 346 goals.
- 6' 1. FC Koln make a change. Dominick Drexler trudges off to be replaced by Kingsley Schindler on 6 minutes.
- 11' 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 Dominick Drexler suffering a number of foals already.
- 16' The 31-year-old Ellyes Skhiri has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 21' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 23' What a strike from Javairo Dilrosun! The score is 0-1.
- 28' With 0 assists to his name this season, Davie Selke is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Koln.
- 33' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Hertha BSC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 38' Hertha BSC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 39' It’s a booking for 1. FC Koln player. Jorge Mere gets a Yellow card.
- 41' The referee has no hesitation. Jorge Mere is booked for 1. FC Koln — Red card on 41.
- 46' The travelling Hertha BSC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 51' Rune Jarstein has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 56' 1. FC Koln are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hertha BSC backline.
- 58' Vedad Ibisevic doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 58' Another substitution for Hertha BSC to replace Davie Selke by Vedad Ibisevic on 58 minute.
- 62' Assisted by Vladimir Darida with the perfectly-timed delivery and Vedad Ibisevic makes no mistake. 0-3!
- 63' Simon Terodde has so much to prove this time. He replaces Anthony Modeste on 63 minute.
- 68' 1. FC Koln are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 72' A moment of madness from Simon Terodde on 72 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FC Koln will be frustrated.
- 73' Hertha BSC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dodi Lukebakio is hanging Javairo Dilrosun on the field on 73 minute.
- 78' Hertha BSC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 82' The whistle greets Per Skjelbred as he departs to be replaced by Eduard Lowen.
- 83' Magnificent from Dedryck Boyata! That is 8 goals in 410 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 88' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- Hertha BSC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
1. FC Koln Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 28
- 1
- 14
- 22
- 6
- 15
- 24
- 2
- 33
- 27
Bench
- 11
- 18
- 7
- 21
- 9
- 3
- 35
- 36
- 13
Coach
Achim Beierlorzer
Hertha BSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 13
- 15
- 22
- 17
-
3
Per Skjelbred ↓ Eduard Lowen 82'
- 6
- 5
-
27
Davie Selke ↓ Vedad Ibisevic 58'
- 16
- 20
Bench
- 11
- 1
- 4
- 10
- 8
-
19
Vedad Ibisevic ↑ 58'
- 9
-
7
Eduard Lowen ↑ 82'
-
28
Dodi Lukebakio ↑ 73'
Coach
Ante Covic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Florian Kainz | 5 |
| Timo Hubers | 3 |
| Anthony Modeste | 3 |
| Jhon Cordoba | 2 |
| Stevan Jovetic | 2 |
| Ondrej Duda | 2 |
| Vladimir Darida | 2 |
| Vedad Ibisevic | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FC Koln Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.93
1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.09
Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 57% + Hertha BSC to win 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hertha BSC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
1. FC Koln or Draw
45%
Draw or Hertha BSC
80%
1. FC Koln or Hertha BSC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hertha BSC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.5%
1 – 1
10.3%
0 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 3
7.2%
1 – 3
6.7%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
4.4%
2 – 1
4.2%
1 – 0
3.8%
0 – 4
Actual
1 – 4
3.6%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln
| Handicap | 1. FC Koln covers | Push | Hertha BSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +1 | 37% | 23% | 40% |
| +1.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +2 | 60% | 19% | 21% |
| +2.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

