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

Bundesliga · 2022-23
1. FC Köln
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 VfL Wolfsburg 34 29
2 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 34 26
3 FC St. Pauli 1910 34 26
4 FC Schalke 04 0 0
5 SC Paderborn 07 0 0
6 SV 07 Elversberg 0 0
7 FC Bayern München 0 0
8 Borussia Dortmund 0 0
9 RB Leipzig 0 0
10 VfB Stuttgart 0 0
11 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 0 0
12 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 0
13 SC Freiburg 0 0
14 Eintracht Frankfurt 0 0
15 FC Augsburg 0 0
16 1. FSV Mainz 05 0 0
17 1. FC Union Berlin 0 0
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 0 0
19 Hamburger SV 0 0
20 1. FC Köln 0 0
21 SV Werder Bremen 0 0

Head-to-Head

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

Recent Form

1. FC Köln
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 Köln A 2–5 L
06 May VfB Stuttgart H 2–1 W
30 Apr FC Bayern München 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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — 1. FC Koln and Hertha BSC get this one started.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 8' Goal! Davie Selke scores his 51 goal in 464 matches.
  • 12' The supporters are chanting for Agustin Rogel. He replaces Filip Uremovic on 12 minute.
  • 17' The 36-year-old Stevan Jovetic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 18' Lucas Tousart adds to his 0 season tally! Hertha BSC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 23' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steffen Baumgart will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 24' Eric Martel was booked on 24.
  • 24' Another substitution for 1. FC Koln to replace Davie Selke by Steffen Tigges on 24 minute.
  • 29' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kingsley Schindler is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hertha BSC.
  • 33' Magnificent from Stevan Jovetic! That is 23 goals in 422 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 37' Dodi Lukebakio picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 39' GOAL! Timo Hubers scores on 39. Assisted by Florian Kainz
  • 43' A stunning finish from Ellyes Skhiri — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 45' The referee shows Hertha BSC player a Yellow card on 45.
  • 46' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Eric Martel has done his job and it is now time for Jan Thielmann to step up.
  • 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 56' 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 Oliver Christensen suffering a number of foals already.
  • 61' The Hertha BSC manager makes a substitution. Florian Niederlechner departs to be replaced by Suat Serdar.
  • 66' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 69' Timo Hubers makes no mistake. The score reads 4-2 and 1. FC Koln are in front.
  • 70' A goal from the Germany international Timo Hubers! He fires home on 70 to make it 5-2!
  • 71' A tactical swap from 1. FC Koln — Denis Huseinbasic on, Florian Kainz off on 71 minutes.
  • 73' Timo Hubers picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 78' Controversy at the stadium! Agustin Rogel argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 80' Dodi Lukebakio makes way for Chidera Ejuke at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hertha BSC.
  • 81' Against the run of play, Denis Huseinbasic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 84' The whistle greets Linton Maina as he departs to be replaced by Tim Lemperle.
  • 89' Hertha BSC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 90' Hertha BSC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • With this win, 1. FC Koln is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

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

Head to Head

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

1. FC Koln Form

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

Hertha BSC Form

2023-05-12 1. FC Köln 5–2 Hertha BSC L 2023-05-06 Hertha BSC 2–1 VfB Stuttgart W 2023-04-30 FC Bayern München 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.