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1. FC Koln vs Hertha BSC, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2021-22
3 1
Full Time
Sun 15 Aug 2021 · 15:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Koln vs Hertha BSCBundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Hartmann
  • Referee Arno Blos
  • Referee Christian Leicher
  • Referee Markus Sinn
  • Referee Patrick Alt
  • Referee Markus Schmidt

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Aug Hertha BSC H 3–1 W
08 Aug FC Carl Zeiss Jena A 5–3 W
22 May FC Schalke 04 H 1–0 W
15 May Hertha BSC A 0–0 D
09 May SC Freiburg H 1–4 L
23 Apr FC Augsburg A 3–2 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Aug 1. FC Koln A 1–3 L
08 Aug SV Meppen A 1–0 W
22 May TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 1–2 L
15 May 1. FC Koln H 0–0 D
12 May FC Schalke 04 A 2–1 W
09 May Arminia Bielefeld H 0–0 D

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. 1. FC Koln kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' 1. FC Koln started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 6' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Stevan Jovetic makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 11' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marco Richter made 433 appearances and scored 29 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 16' Alexander Schwolow is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Koln tonight.
  • 17' Timo Hubers catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 17.
  • 22' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 27' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 31' Rafael Czichos is having his name booked by the referee on 31.
  • 36' 1. FC Koln are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 41' What a strike from Anthony Modeste! The score is 1-1.
  • 46' Marton Dardai is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hertha BSC so far.
  • 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 52' Florian Kainz doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 55' Assisted by Benno Schmitz with the perfectly-timed delivery and Florian Kainz makes no mistake. 3-1!
  • 56' GOAL! Florian Kainz fires home to make it 4-1!
  • 59' The Hertha BSC bench stirs into life. Kevin-Prince Boateng is withdrawn and Deyovaisio Zeefuik gets his opportunity.
  • 64' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 65' Dodi Lukebakio is ready to make an impact after coming on for Matheus Cunha at the 65 minute mark.
  • 67' Rafael Czichos picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 68' Ondrej Duda gets the nod from 1. FC Koln. He replaces Mark Uth and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Koln and Hertha BSC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 76' A change in the 1. FC Koln ranks — Anthony Modeste exits the field as Sebastian Andersson enters on 76.
  • 77' Jan Thielmann has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 77.
  • 80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ellyes Skhiri.
  • 85' A change in the 1. FC Koln ranks — Benno Schmitz exits the field as Kingsley Ehizibue enters on 85.
  • 90' Hertha BSC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.52 1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Koln49% Draw26% Hertha BSC25%
Actual: 1. FC Koln win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

1. FC Koln or Draw
75%
Draw or Hertha BSC
51%
1. FC Koln or Hertha BSC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Koln32% Draw47% Hertha BSC21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
9.7%
0 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
7.9%
0 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln

Handicap 1. FC Koln covers Push Hertha BSC covers
-2.5 9% 91%
-2 9% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% 77%
-1 23% 22% 55%
-0.5 45% 55%
+0.5 73% 27%
+1 73% 16% 11%
+1.5 89% 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
33%
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
23%

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