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1. FC Koln vs VfL Wolfsburg, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2022-23
1. FC Koln
0 – 2
Full Time
VfL Wolfsburg
Sat 25 Feb 2023 · 14:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION HT 45' · FT 45'
Jonas Hector 67' Y
Y 73' Mattias Svanberg
Y 90' Felix Kalu Nmecha

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Koln vs VfL Wolfsburg — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Mark Borsch
  • Referee Aarne Aarnink
  • Referee Frank Willenborg
  • Referee Christian Bandurski
  • Referee Michael Emmer
  • Referee Pascal Mueller

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

4
3
9
1. FC Koln 16 games · Avg 3.1 goals VfL Wolfsburg
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-25 1. FC Koln 0–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2022-09-03 VfL Wolfsburg 2–4 1. FC Koln 2022-05-07 1. FC Koln 0–1 VfL Wolfsburg 2021-12-14 VfL Wolfsburg 2–3 1. FC Koln 2021-04-03 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 1. FC Koln

Recent Form

1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Feb VfL Wolfsburg H 0–2 L
18 Feb VfB Stuttgart A 0–3 L
12 Feb Eintracht Frankfurt H 3–0 W
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
VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Feb 1. FC Koln A 2–0 W
18 Feb RB Leipzig H 0–3 L
10 Feb FC Schalke 04 A 0–0 D
05 Feb FC Bayern Munchen H 2–4 L
31 Jan 1. FC Union Berlin A 1–2 L
28 Jan SV Werder Bremen A 1–2 L

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

1. FC Koln
Thijs Dallinga 2 G
Said El Mala 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at RheinEnergieSTADION. 1. FC Koln are looking to make home advantage count against VfL Wolfsburg.
  • 4' Goal! Yannick Gerhardt scores his 24 goal in 478 matches.
  • 5' What composure from Yannick Gerhardt! The Germany international strokes it home. 0-2.
  • 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Koln and VfL Wolfsburg are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Linton Maina made 298 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' VfL Wolfsburg come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 35' 1. FC Koln are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined VfL Wolfsburg backline.
  • 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 45' Koen Casteels has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 50' A quiet spell here at RheinEnergieSTADION. VfL Wolfsburg seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 55' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 60' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Koln and VfL Wolfsburg are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 64' The crowd applauds Ridle Baku as he leaves the pitch. Jakub Kaminski steps in for VfL Wolfsburg.
  • 67' 1. FC Koln player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 68' Maximilian Arnold adds to his 2 season tally! VfL Wolfsburg lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
  • 73' That is a Yellow card for VfL Wolfsburg. Mattias Svanberg will be fuming at that decision.
  • 73' The 1. FC Koln bench stirs into life. Mathias Olesen is withdrawn and Sargis Adamyan gets his opportunity.
  • 78' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Steffen Tigges departs to be replaced by Tim Lemperle.
  • 80' VfL Wolfsburg ring the changes. Mattias Svanberg has done his job and it is now time for Felix Kalu Nmecha to step up.
  • 84' The whistle greets Linton Maina as he departs to be replaced by Justin Diehl.
  • 88' A tactical swap from VfL Wolfsburg — Jonas Wind on, Omar Marmoush off on 88 minutes.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Felix Kalu Nmecha.
  • 0-2 the final result. 1. FC Koln will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

1. FC Koln Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steffen Baumgart

VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Niko Kovać

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lukas Nmecha 4
Yannick Gerhardt 4
Wout Weghorst 3
Maximilian Arnold 3
Jhon Cordoba 2
Jonas Wind 2
Anthony Modeste 2
Paulo Otavio 2

Head to Head

2023-02-25 1. FC Koln 0–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2022-09-03 VfL Wolfsburg 2–4 1. FC Koln 2022-05-07 1. FC Koln 0–1 VfL Wolfsburg 2021-12-14 VfL Wolfsburg 2–3 1. FC Koln 2021-04-03 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 1. FC Koln

1. FC Koln Form

2023-02-25 1. FC Koln 0–2 VfL Wolfsburg L 2023-02-18 VfB Stuttgart 3–0 1. FC Koln L 2023-02-12 1. FC Koln 3–0 Eintracht Frankfurt W 2023-02-04 1. FC Koln 0–0 RB Leipzig D 2023-01-29 FC Schalke 04 0–0 1. FC Koln D 2023-01-24 FC Bayern Munchen 1–1 1. FC Koln D

VfL Wolfsburg Form

2023-02-25 1. FC Koln 0–2 VfL Wolfsburg W 2023-02-18 VfL Wolfsburg 0–3 RB Leipzig L 2023-02-10 FC Schalke 04 0–0 VfL Wolfsburg D 2023-02-05 VfL Wolfsburg 2–4 FC Bayern Munchen L 2023-01-31 1. FC Union Berlin 2–1 VfL Wolfsburg L 2023-01-28 SV Werder Bremen 2–1 VfL Wolfsburg L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.2 1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 VfL Wolfsburg xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Koln or VfL Wolfsburg 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Koln37% Draw30% VfL Wolfsburg33%
Actual: VfL Wolfsburg win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

1. FC Koln or Draw
67%
Draw or VfL Wolfsburg
63%
1. FC Koln or VfL Wolfsburg
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Koln25% Draw50% VfL Wolfsburg25%
Actual: VfL Wolfsburg win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.7%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 0
2.6%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln

Handicap 1. FC Koln covers Push VfL Wolfsburg covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 20% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 19% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
31% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.