1. FC Koln vs RB Leipzig, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Koln vs RB Leipzig — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Koln 4 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- RB Leipzig 4 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Wessel
- Referee Alexander Sather
- Referee Oliver Lossius
- Referee Daniel Schlager
- Referee Thomas Gorniak
- Referee Martin Petersen
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb | RB Leipzig | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Jan | FC Schalke 04 | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Jan | FC Bayern Munchen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Jan | SV Werder Bremen | H | 7–1 | W |
| 12 Nov | Hertha BSC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb | 1. FC Koln | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Feb | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Jan | VfB Stuttgart | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Jan | FC Schalke 04 | A | 6–1 | W |
| 20 Jan | FC Bayern Munchen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Nov | SV Werder Bremen | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Koln | RB Leipzig | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #9 |
| 4 | Points | 6 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 1 / 1 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 2 |
| 6 | Scored | 9 |
| 9 | Conceded | 5 |
| -3 | GD | +4 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 25% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season
1. FC Koln this season
50%
Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
RB Leipzig this season
1. FC Koln are 13th (4 pts). RB Leipzig are 9th (6 pts).
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
RB Leipzig
0-15
–/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Koln
| Thijs Dallinga | 2 G |
| Said El Mala | 1 G |
RB Leipzig
| Antonio Nusa | 2 G | 2 A |
| Ridle Baku | 2 G | |
| Rocco Reitz | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at RheinEnergieSTADION. Ninety minutes of football awaits between 1. FC Koln and RB Leipzig.
- 5' RB Leipzig seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 20' Benno Schmitz has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. RB Leipzig is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Koln and RB Leipzig are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 31' Controversy at the stadium! Dominik Szoboszlai argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 36' Jonas Hector, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 37' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Konrad Laimer.
- 38' That is a Yellow card for RB Leipzig. Konrad Laimer will be fuming at that decision.
- 41' Benno Schmitz was booked on 41.
- 42' The referee has no hesitation. Benno Schmitz is booked for 1. FC Koln — Yellow card on 42.
- 45' Josko Gvardiol catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 45.
- 47' Goal! Timo Werner scores his 116 goal in 166 matches.
- 52' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 55' The supporters are chanting for Denis Huseinbasic. He replaces Dejan Ljubicic on 55 minute.
- 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
- 61' The whistle greets David Raum as he departs to be replaced by Marcel Halstenberg.
- 66' RB Leipzig is showing some good football. However, RB Leipzig are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 68' A tactical swap from RB Leipzig — Emil Forsberg on, Dominik Szoboszlai off on 68 minutes.
- 73' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 73 minute. Steffen Tigges leaves to be changed by Davie Selke.
- 73' Benjamin Henrichs has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 73.
- 78' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Koln side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 83' Xaver Schlager makes way for Amadou Haidara at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from RB Leipzig.
- 85' Davie Selke makes way for Tim Lemperle at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Koln.
- 89' That is a Yellow card for 1. FC Koln. Sargis Adamyan will be fuming at that decision.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
1. FC Koln Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 24
- 28
- 4
- 37
- 14
- 2
- 7
- 20
- 21
- 6
Bench
- 17
- 27
- 1
- 23
- 29
- 25
- 47
- 8
- 5
Coach
Steffen Baumgart
RB Leipzig Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 39
- 11
- 16
- 4
- 27
-
22
David Raum ↓ Marcel Halstenberg 61'
-
19
Andre Silva ↓ Yussuf Poulsen 83'
-
24
Xaver Schlager ↓ Amadou Haidara 83'
- 17
- 32
Bench
- 13
-
9
Yussuf Poulsen ↑ 83'
-
10
Emil Forsberg ↑ 68'
-
23
Marcel Halstenberg ↑ 61'
- 44
-
8
Amadou Haidara ↑ 83'
- 2
- 25
Coach
Marco Rose
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Timo Werner | 5 |
| Lois Openda | 4 |
| Dani Olmo | 3 |
| Amadou Haidara | 3 |
| Emil Forsberg | 3 |
| Anthony Modeste | 3 |
| Christopher Nkunku | 3 |
| Jonas Hector | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FC Koln Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.27
1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.04
RB Leipzig xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.31
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
1. FC Koln or Draw
52%
Draw or RB Leipzig
73%
1. FC Koln or RB Leipzig
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
7.6%
0 – 1
6.9%
1 – 3
6.3%
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 3
5%
2 – 3
4%
1 – 0
4%
1 – 4
3.3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln
| Handicap | 1. FC Koln covers | Push | RB Leipzig covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 21% | 33% |
| +1.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +2 | 67% | 16% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
14%
✗
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

