1. FC Koln vs SV Darmstadt 98, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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1. FC Koln vs SV Darmstadt 98 — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Koln 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SV Darmstadt 98 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
- Assistant 1 Robert Kempter
- Assistant 2 Jonas Weickenmeier
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | SC Paderborn 07 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | SV 07 Elversberg | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Bayern München | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | RB Leipzig | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | SC Freiburg | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | FC Augsburg | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 1. FC Koln | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | SV Werder Bremen | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | FC Bayern München | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Mar | FC Augsburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Mar | RB Leipzig | H | 1–5 | L |
| 09 Mar | Borussia Monchengladbach | A | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | 1. FC Koln | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Apr | SC Freiburg | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 0–4 | L |
| 31 Mar | VfL Bochum 1848 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Mar | FC Bayern München | H | 2–5 | L |
| 09 Mar | RB Leipzig | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds RheinEnergieSTADION will turn into a battlefield for 1. FC Köln and SV Darmstadt 98.
- 5' 1. FC Köln currently sit 17 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Köln and SV Darmstadt 98 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' Matej Maglica has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' Max Finkgrafe has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 398 appearances.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Köln and SV Darmstadt 98 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' SV Darmstadt 98 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 40' 1. FC Köln is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Köln are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 43' The SV Darmstadt 98 bench stirs into life. Klaus Gjasula is withdrawn and Jannik Muller gets his opportunity.
- 46' Mathias Honsak is replacing Aaron Seydel for the SV Darmstadt 98 side.
- 51' 1. FC Köln are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' Jannik Muller is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for SV Darmstadt 98 tonight.
- 57' SV Darmstadt 98 is taking the lead after the goal scored by Christoph Klarer on 57.
- 62' 1. FC Köln are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SV Darmstadt 98 backline.
- 66' Benno Schmitz is replacing Gian-Luca Waldschmidt for the 1. FC Koln side.
- 67' Denis Huseinbasic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Florian Kainz on 67 minute.
- 72' 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 Marcel Schuhen suffering a number of foals already.
- 77' A quiet spell here at RheinEnergieSTADION. 1. FC Köln seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 80' The crowd applauds Jacob Christensen as he leaves the pitch. Mark Uth steps in for 1. FC Koln.
- 82' SV Darmstadt 98 make a change. Fabian Nurnberger trudges off to be replaced by Emir Karic on 82 minutes.
- 87' SV Darmstadt 98 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.
- 88' It’s gonna be a card for Gerrit Holtmann.
- 90' Oscar Vilhelmsson does the damage! The net is bulging and SV Darmstadt 98 surge ahead!
- The final score is 0-2.
Lineups
1. FC Koln Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 11
- 24
- 4
- 9
- 23
- 22
- 1
- 29
- 6
- 40
- 35
Bench
- 37
- 13
- 3
- 2
- 20
- 21
- 8
- 18
- 42
Coach
Timo Schultz
SV Darmstadt 98 Lineups
4-1-3-2Starting XI
-
22
Aaron Seydel ↓ Mathias Honsak 46'
- 26
- 11
- 1
-
27
Tim Skarke ↓ Gerrit Holtmann 66'
-
23
Klaus Gjasula ↓ Jannik Muller 43'
-
15
Fabian Nurnberger ↓ Emir Karic 82'
- 14
- 38
- 29
- 5
Bench
-
18
Mathias Honsak ↑ 46'
-
4
Christoph Zimmermann ↑ 82'
-
25
Gerrit Holtmann ↑ 66'
-
20
Jannik Muller ↑ 43'
- 13
- 24
- 16
-
19
Emir Karic ↑ 82'
- 42
Coach
Torsten Lieberknecht
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fraser Hornby | 3 |
| Oscar Vilhelmsson | 1 |
| Philipp Forster | 1 |
| Aleksandar Vukotic | 1 |
| Isac Lidberg | 1 |
| Tim Lemperle | 1 |
| Gian-Luca Waldschmidt | 1 |
| Jan Thielmann | 1 |
1. FC Koln Form
SV Darmstadt 98 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.18
1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
SV Darmstadt 98 xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Koln or SV Darmstadt 98 71% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SV Darmstadt 98 win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
1. FC Koln or Draw
64%
Draw or SV Darmstadt 98
65%
1. FC Koln or SV Darmstadt 98
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.5%
0 – 1
9.8%
1 – 0
8.8%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.5%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln
| Handicap | 1. FC Koln covers | Push | SV Darmstadt 98 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 20% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
SV Darmstadt 98 keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

