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1. FC Koln vs Hertha BSC, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2022-23
1. FC Koln
5 – 2
Full Time
Hertha BSC
Fri 12 May 2023 · 18:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION HT 45' · FT 45'
Eric Martel 24' Y
Y 37' Dodi Lukebakio
Y 45' Marton Dardai
Timo Hubers 73' Y
Y 73' Maximilian Mittelstadt
Y 78' Agustin Rogel
Y 90' Suat Serdar
Y 90' Jessic Ngankam
Y 90' Marco Richter

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Koln vs Hertha BSC — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Tobias Welz
  • Referee Jonas Weickenmeier
  • Referee Robert Kempter
  • Referee Sven Jablonski
  • Referee Marcel Unger
  • Referee Tobias Reichel

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Borussia Dortmund 4 12
2 FC Bayern Munchen 4 10
3 SC Freiburg 4 10
4 FC Augsburg 4 7
5 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4 7
6 1. FSV Mainz 05 4 7
7 SV 07 Elversberg 4 7
8 SV Werder Bremen 4 7
9 RB Leipzig 4 6
10 Eintracht Frankfurt 4 5
11 FC Schalke 04 4 5
12 SC Paderborn 07 4 4
13 1. FC Koln 4 4
14 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 4 3
15 VfB Stuttgart 4 3
16 Hamburger SV 4 3
17 1. FC Union Berlin 4 1
18 Borussia Monchengladbach 4 0

Head-to-Head

6
2
3
1. FC Koln 11 games · Avg 2.8 goals Hertha BSC
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-12 1. FC Koln 5–2 Hertha BSC 2022-11-12 Hertha BSC 2–0 1. FC Koln 2022-01-09 Hertha BSC 1–3 1. FC Koln 2021-08-15 1. FC Koln 3–1 Hertha BSC 2021-05-15 Hertha BSC 0–0 1. FC Koln

Recent Form

1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 May Hertha BSC H 5–2 W
05 May Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 2–1 W
29 Apr SC Freiburg H 0–1 L
22 Apr TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 3–1 W
15 Apr 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 1–1 D
08 Apr FC Augsburg A 3–1 W
Hertha BSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 May 1. FC Koln A 2–5 L
06 May VfB Stuttgart H 2–1 W
30 Apr FC Bayern Munchen A 0–2 L
22 Apr SV Werder Bremen H 2–4 L
14 Apr FC Schalke 04 A 2–5 L
08 Apr RB Leipzig H 0–1 L

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

1. FC Koln
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/3
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

1. FC Koln
Thijs Dallinga 2 G
Said El Mala 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for 1. FC Koln to score. At the same time, Hertha BSC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Koln and Hertha BSC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 8' Magnificent from Davie Selke! That is 51 goals in 471 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 12' Hertha BSC ring the changes. Filip Uremovic has done his job and it is now time for Agustin Rogel to step up.
  • 17' Florian Niederlechner is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hertha BSC so far.
  • 18' The deadlock is broken! Lucas Tousart gets on the scoresheet on 18 minutes.
  • 23' Marvin Schwabe has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 24' A moment of madness from Eric Martel on 24 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FC Koln will be frustrated.
  • 24' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 24 minute. Davie Selke leaves to be changed by Steffen Tigges.
  • 29' 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 Chidera Ejuke suffering a number of foals already.
  • 33' Stevan Jovetic adds to his 0 season tally! Hertha BSC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 37' The referee shows Hertha BSC player a Yellow card on 37.
  • 39' A stunning finish from Timo Hubers — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 43' Brilliant from the midfielder! Ellyes Skhiri makes it 3-2 with a superb finish on 43.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Marton Dardai on 45 minutes.
  • 46' Fresh legs for 1. FC Koln! Jan Thielmann comes on to replace Eric Martel.
  • 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 61' Suat Serdar is ready to make an impact after coming on for Florian Niederlechner at the 61 minute mark.
  • 66' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 69' What composure from Timo Hubers! The Germany international strokes it home. 4-2.
  • 70' What composure from Timo Hubers! The Germany international strokes it home. 5-2.
  • 71' Another substitution for 1. FC Koln to replace Florian Kainz by Denis Huseinbasic on 71 minute.
  • 73' That is a Yellow card for 1. FC Koln. Timo Hubers will be fuming at that decision.
  • 78' Agustin Rogel has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
  • 80' The supporters are chanting for Chidera Ejuke. He replaces Dodi Lukebakio on 80 minute.
  • 81' A stunning finish from Denis Huseinbasic — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 84' Fresh legs for 1. FC Koln! Tim Lemperle comes on to replace Linton Maina.
  • 89' Hertha BSC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Suat Serdar.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — 1. FC Koln 5-2 Hertha BSC.

Lineups

1. FC Koln Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steffen Baumgart

Hertha BSC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Florian Kainz 5
Anthony Modeste 3
Timo Hubers 3
Jhon Cordoba 2
Stevan Jovetic 2
Ondrej Duda 2
Vladimir Darida 2
Vedad Ibisevic 2

Head to Head

2023-05-12 1. FC Koln 5–2 Hertha BSC 2022-11-12 Hertha BSC 2–0 1. FC Koln 2022-01-09 Hertha BSC 1–3 1. FC Koln 2021-08-15 1. FC Koln 3–1 Hertha BSC 2021-05-15 Hertha BSC 0–0 1. FC Koln

1. FC Koln Form

2023-05-12 1. FC Koln 5–2 Hertha BSC W 2023-05-05 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–2 1. FC Koln W 2023-04-29 1. FC Koln 0–1 SC Freiburg L 2023-04-22 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1–3 1. FC Koln W 2023-04-15 1. FC Koln 1–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 D 2023-04-08 FC Augsburg 1–3 1. FC Koln W

Hertha BSC Form

2023-05-12 1. FC Koln 5–2 Hertha BSC L 2023-05-06 Hertha BSC 2–1 VfB Stuttgart W 2023-04-30 FC Bayern Munchen 2–0 Hertha BSC L 2023-04-22 Hertha BSC 2–4 SV Werder Bremen L 2023-04-14 FC Schalke 04 5–2 Hertha BSC L 2023-04-08 Hertha BSC 0–1 RB Leipzig L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.12 1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21 Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Koln59% Draw22% Hertha BSC19%
Actual: 1. FC Koln win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

1. FC Koln or Draw
81%
Draw or Hertha BSC
41%
1. FC Koln or Hertha BSC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Koln42% Draw40% Hertha BSC18%
Actual: 1. FC Koln win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–2 not predicted
5 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8%
1 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.5%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
3.5%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln

Handicap 1. FC Koln covers Push Hertha BSC covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 17% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 22% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 12% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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