Saturday , 22 August 2026

1. FC Koln vs VfL Wolfsburg, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2023-24
1. FC Koln
1 – 2
Full Time
VfL Wolfsburg
Sat 26 Aug 2023 · 13:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION 49,500 HT 45' · FT 45'
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt 55' 1–0
1–1 62' Jonas Wind
1–2 72' Jonas Wind
Sargis Adamyan 49' Y
Y 58' Vaclav Cerny
Y 79' Lovro Majer
Y 89' Maximilian Arnold
Y 90' Jonas Wind
Y 90' Cedric Zesiger

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
  • Assistant 1 Christian Gittelmann
  • 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

4
3
9
1. FC Koln 16 games · Avg 3.1 goals VfL Wolfsburg
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-26 1. FC Koln 1–2 VfL Wolfsburg 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

Recent Form

1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug VfL Wolfsburg H 1–2 L
19 Aug Borussia Dortmund A 0–1 L
14 Aug VfL Osnabrück A 3–1 W
27 May FC Bayern München H 1–2 L
20 May SV Werder Bremen A 1–1 D
12 May Hertha BSC H 5–2 W
VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug 1. FC Koln A 2–1 W
19 Aug 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 H 2–0 W
13 Aug TuS Makkabi Berlin A 6–0 W
27 May Hertha BSC H 1–2 L
19 May SC Freiburg A 0–2 L
13 May TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 2–1 W

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at RheinEnergieSTADION!
  • 5' VfL Wolfsburg 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' Germany international Eric Martel has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Koln in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past VfL Wolfsburg's compact 4-3-3.
  • 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 25' VfL Wolfsburg are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 27' The crowd applauds Davie Selke as he leaves the pitch. Sargis Adamyan steps in for 1. FC Koln.
  • 32' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 32 minutes.
  • 37' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nicolas Cozza is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Koln.
  • 42' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 47' The 24-year-old Tiago Tomas has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 48' Poor challenge from Sargis Adamyan. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 49' Poor challenge from Sargis Adamyan. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 54' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 55' Gian-Luca Waldschmidt makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and 1. FC Koln are in front.
  • 58' VfL Wolfsburg player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 62' The crowd applauds Yannick Gerhardt as he leaves the pitch. Maximilian Arnold steps in for VfL Wolfsburg.
  • 62' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jonas Wind makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 67' VfL Wolfsburg fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 69' Mathias Olesen is replacing Eric Martel for the 1. FC Koln side.
  • 72' What a strike from Jonas Wind! The score is 1-2.
  • 77' A change in the 1. FC Koln ranks — Dejan Ljubicic exits the field as Linton Maina enters on 77.
  • 79' VfL Wolfsburg player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 84' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Koln and VfL Wolfsburg are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Aster Vranckx. He replaces Vaclav Cerny on 85 minute.
  • 89' Maximilian Arnold picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Jakub Kaminski. He replaces Patrick Wimmer on 90 minute.
  • 90' Jonas Wind picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for 1. FC Koln.

Lineups

1. FC Koln Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steffen Baumgart

VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Niko Kovać

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2023-08-26 1. FC Koln 1–2 VfL Wolfsburg 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

1. FC Koln Form

2023-08-26 1. FC Koln 1–2 VfL Wolfsburg L 2023-08-19 Borussia Dortmund 1–0 1. FC Koln L 2023-08-14 VfL Osnabrück 1–3 1. FC Koln W 2023-05-27 1. FC Koln 1–2 FC Bayern München L 2023-05-20 SV Werder Bremen 1–1 1. FC Koln D 2023-05-12 1. FC Koln 5–2 Hertha BSC W

VfL Wolfsburg Form

2023-08-26 1. FC Koln 1–2 VfL Wolfsburg W 2023-08-19 VfL Wolfsburg 2–0 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 W 2023-08-13 TuS Makkabi Berlin 0–6 VfL Wolfsburg W 2023-05-27 VfL Wolfsburg 1–2 Hertha BSC L 2023-05-19 SC Freiburg 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg L 2023-05-13 VfL Wolfsburg 2–1 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.42 1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66 VfL Wolfsburg xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Koln or VfL Wolfsburg 73% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Koln32% Draw27% VfL Wolfsburg41%
Actual: VfL Wolfsburg win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

1. FC Koln or Draw
59%
Draw or VfL Wolfsburg
68%
1. FC Koln or VfL Wolfsburg
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Koln25% Draw44% VfL Wolfsburg31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
3.5%
2 – 3
3.4%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln

Handicap 1. FC Koln covers Push VfL Wolfsburg covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 9% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 17% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 20% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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