1. FC Koln vs Holstein Kiel, DFB-Pokal 2024-25 ROUND 2
Overview
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1. FC Koln vs Holstein Kiel — DFB-Pokal at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Koln 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Holstein Kiel 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bastian Dankert
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Holstein Kiel | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | SC Paderborn 07 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Oct | SV Darmstadt 98 | A | 1–5 | L |
| 05 Oct | SSV Ulm 1846 | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | Karlsruher SC | H | 4–4 | D |
| 21 Sep | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | 1. FC Koln | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Oct | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Sep | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 2–4 | L |
| 21 Sep | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. 1. FC Köln is hosting Holstein Kiel for another epic battle.
- 5' Dejan Ljubicic needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 8' Tim Lemperle has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 8 minutes.
- 13' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 18' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 23' 1. FC Köln are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 28' Jann-Fiete Arp is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Holstein Kiel tonight.
- 33' Lasse Rosenboom has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 279 appearances.
- 37' It’s gonna be a card for Armin Gigovic.
- 42' Shuto Machino has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 44' The referee has no hesitation. Denis Huseinbasic is booked for 1. FC Koln — card on 44.
- 46' It is a substitution in Holstein Kiel team. Patrick Erras is replaced by Lasse Rosenboom on 46 minute.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Finn Porath argues furiously but the card stands.
- 57' 1. FC Köln are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Holstein Kiel backline.
- 60' Jann-Fiete Arp is replacing Steven Skrzybski for the Holstein Kiel side.
- 61' Magnus Knudsen is replacing Marvin Schulz for the Holstein Kiel side.
- 66' 1. FC Köln currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 71' Gerhard Struber is having his name booked by the referee on 71.
- 71' Time for substitution for Holstein Kiel. Timo Becker is replaced by Tymoteusz Puchacz.
- 75' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Shuto Machino.
- 77' Holstein Kiel receives a card for a hard tackle on 77.
- 77' 1. FC Koln manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gian-Luca Waldschmidt is hanging Dejan Ljubicic on the field on 77 minute.
- 79' That is a card for Holstein Kiel. Jann-Fiete Arp will be fuming at that decision.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Benedikt Pichler. He replaces Finn Porath on 84 minute.
- 84' What an equalizer from Gian-Luca Waldschmidt!
- 89' 1. FC Köln are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Holstein Kiel's shape.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Leart Paqarada.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Marvin Obuz. He replaces Tim Lemperle on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-0.
Lineups
1. FC Koln Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 37
- 3
- 17
- 7
- 1
- 29
- 19
- 6
- 8
- 24
Bench
- 9
- 21
- 16
- 40
- 47
- 33
- 18
- 38
- 43
Coach
Gerhard Struber
Holstein Kiel Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
4
Patrick Erras ↓ Lasse Rosenboom 46'
- 18
-
15
Marvin Schulz ↓ Magnus Knudsen 61'
- 1
-
8
Finn Porath ↓ Benedikt Pichler 84'
-
17
Timo Becker ↓ Tymoteusz Puchacz 71'
- 37
- 14
- 19
- 6
Bench
-
20
Jann-Fiete Arp ↑ 60'
-
24
Magnus Knudsen ↑ 61'
-
9
Benedikt Pichler ↑ 84'
-
27
Tymoteusz Puchacz ↑ 71'
- 3
- 21
- 33
- 22
-
23
Lasse Rosenboom ↑ 46'
Coach
Marcel Rapp
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gian-Luca Waldschmidt | 2 |
| Tim Lemperle | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Koln Form
Holstein Kiel Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.01
1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Holstein Kiel xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Koln to win 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Koln win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
1. FC Koln or Draw
83%
Draw or Holstein Kiel
39%
1. FC Koln or Holstein Kiel
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Koln win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.8%
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.2%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
4.1%
4 – 0
3.6%
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln
| Handicap | 1. FC Koln covers | Push | Holstein Kiel covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 23% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Holstein Kiel keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

