1. FC Koln vs RB Leipzig, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Koln vs RB Leipzig — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Koln 34 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
- RB Leipzig 34 games · 65 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Christian Gittelmann
- Referee Tobias Stieler
- Referee Christian Dingert
- Referee Tobias Christ
- Referee Thorben Siewer
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun | RB Leipzig | H | 2–4 | L |
| 27 May | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 1–3 | L |
| 24 May | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 May | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Mar | Borussia Monchengladbach | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Mar | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun | 1. FC Koln | A | 4–2 | W |
| 27 May | Hertha BSC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 May | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 5–0 | W |
| 16 May | SC Freiburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Mar | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Koln | RB Leipzig | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #3 |
| 32 | Points | 65 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 7 / 11 / 16 | W / D / L | 20 / 5 / 9 |
| 49 | Scored | 66 |
| 63 | Conceded | 47 |
| -14 | GD | +19 |
| 0.94 | PPG | 1.91 |
| 21% | Win % | 59% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
9%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season
1. FC Koln this season
32%
Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
RB Leipzig this season
1. FC Koln are 14th (32 pts). RB Leipzig are 3rd (65 pts).
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
RB Leipzig
0-15
1/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at RheinEnergieSTADION. Ninety minutes of football awaits between 1. FC Koln and RB Leipzig.
- 5' Angelino has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 7' Jhon Cordoba doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 12' A quiet spell here at RheinEnergieSTADION. 1. FC Koln seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 17' Nordi Mukiele needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 20' Patrik Schick adds to his 8 season tally! RB Leipzig lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 24' Anthony Modeste is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jhon Cordoba at the 24 minute mark.
- 29' Emil Forsberg, a Sweden , has 14 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Toni Leistner.
- 35' RB Leipzig looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 38' The deadlock is broken! Christopher Nkunku gets on the scoresheet on 38 minutes.
- 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Koln and RB Leipzig are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 48' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Markus Gisdol will be considering his options from the bench.
- 50' What a strike from Timo Werner! The score is 1-3.
- 55' The France Anthony Modeste breaks the deadlock on 55 minutes. 2-3!
- 57' Magnificent from Dani Olmo! That is 53 goals in 188 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 58' Jan Thielmann is replacing Elvis Rexhbecaj for the 1. FC Koln side.
- 59' A tactical swap from RB Leipzig — Tyler Adams on, Konrad Laimer off on 59 minutes.
- 61' 1. FC Koln receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 61.
- 66' 1. FC Koln currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 68' The whistle greets Patrik Schick as he departs to be replaced by Amadou Haidara.
- 73' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 75' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 75 minute. Ismail Jakobs leaves to be changed by Simon Terodde.
- 80' 1. FC Koln are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against RB Leipzig's shape.
- 84' Another change for RB Leipzig made on 84 minute. Dani Olmo leaves to be changed by Emil Forsberg.
- 85' Emil Forsberg gets the nod from RB Leipzig. He replaces Dani Olmo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' RB Leipzig player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 2-4 the final result. 1. FC Koln will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
1. FC Koln Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 37
- 28
- 20
- 1
- 14
- 38
- 15
- 5
- 2
- 34
Bench
- 11
- 19
- 18
- 22
- 6
- 9
- 24
- 27
- 29
Coach
Markus Gisdol
RB Leipzig Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 18
- 11
- 22
- 1
- 16
- 5
-
27
Konrad Laimer ↓ Tyler Adams 59'
- 7
-
21
Patrik Schick ↓ Amadou Haidara 68'
-
25
Dani Olmo ↓ Emil Forsberg 84'
Bench
- 17
-
10
Emil Forsberg ↑ 84'
- 28
- 4
-
14
Tyler Adams ↑ 59'
- 19
-
8
Amadou Haidara ↑ 68'
- 53
Coach
Julian Nagelsmann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Timo Werner | 5 |
| Lois Openda | 4 |
| Christopher Nkunku | 3 |
| Dani Olmo | 3 |
| Amadou Haidara | 3 |
| Emil Forsberg | 3 |
| Anthony Modeste | 3 |
| Jonas Hector | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FC Koln Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.57
1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.52
RB Leipzig xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RB Leipzig win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
1. FC Koln or Draw
49%
Draw or RB Leipzig
74%
1. FC Koln or RB Leipzig
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: RB Leipzig win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.1%
1 – 1
7.4%
1 – 3
6.7%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 3
5.3%
2 – 1
5.1%
0 – 3
4.4%
1 – 4
4.2%
0 – 1
3.9%
2 – 4
Actual
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln
| Handicap | 1. FC Koln covers | Push | RB Leipzig covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 12% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +1 | 43% | 20% | 37% |
| +1.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +2 | 63% | 17% | 21% |
| +2.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

