Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Koln, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Köln — 2. Bundesliga at Olympiastadion.
- Hertha BSC 11 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Köln 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Harm Osmers
- Assistant 1 Dominik Schaal
- Assistant 2 Stefan Lupp
10 games this season
🟨 3.9/game
⚽ 11.5 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hertha BSC | 11 | 31 |
| 2 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 11 | 24 |
| 3 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 11 | 21 |
| 4 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 11 | 20 |
| 5 | VfL Wolfsburg | 11 | 19 |
| 6 | Arminia Bielefeld | 11 | 17 |
| 7 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 11 | 14 |
| 9 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 11 | 12 |
| 10 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 | 11 | 12 |
| 11 | Hannover 96 | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | FC Energie Cottbus | 11 | 11 |
| 13 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 11 | 11 |
| 14 | VfL Osnabrück | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 11 | 11 |
| 16 | Karlsruher SC | 11 | 11 |
| 17 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 11 | 9 |
| 18 | Holstein Kiel | 11 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | 1. FC Koln | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Oct | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | Karlsruher SC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Oct | Eintracht Braunschweig | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Oct | FC Schalke 04 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Sep | SV 07 Elversberg | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Hertha BSC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | Holstein Kiel | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | SC Paderborn 07 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Oct | SV Darmstadt 98 | A | 1–5 | L |
| 05 Oct | SSV Ulm 1846 | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | Karlsruher SC | H | 4–4 | D |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
Hertha BSC this season
Hertha BSC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hertha BSC
0-15
2/2
16-30
3/–
31-45
6/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
3/–
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Hertha BSC
| Josip Brekalo | 5 G | 5 A |
| Oluwaseun Adewumi | 5 G | |
| Sebastian Gronning | 4 G | 1 A |
| Jon Dagur THorsteinsson | 3 G | 2 A |
| Deyovaisio Zeefuik | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Hertha BSC have kicked off against 1. FC Koln. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' Marton Dardai has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' Hertha BSC 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.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Hertha BSC and 1. FC Koln are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 31' Tim Lemperle makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and 1. FC Koln are in front.
- 36' 1. FC Koln fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 40' The referee calls foul for Toni Leistner. He receives a card.
- 45' Mathias Olesen, a Luxembourg , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 46' Jon Dagur THorsteinsson gets the nod from Hertha BSC. He replaces Kevin Sessa and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hertha BSC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 52' Hertha BSC ring the changes. Toni Leistner has done his job and it is now time for Pascal Klemens to step up.
- 57' Deyovaisio Zeefuik is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FC Koln so far.
- 58' A moment of madness from Marton Dardai on 58 minutes earns him a card. Hertha BSC will be frustrated.
- 62' The referee calls foul for Michal Karbownik. He receives a card.
- 66' A tactical swap from Hertha BSC — Smail Prevljak on, Florian Niederlechner off on 66 minutes.
- 68' The whistle greets Tim Lemperle as he departs to be replaced by Damion Downs.
- 72' A moment of madness from Julian Pauli on 72 minutes earns him a card. 1. FC Koln will be frustrated.
- 73' Time for substitution for 1. FC Koln. Dejan Ljubicic is replaced by Gian-Luca Waldschmidt.
- 76' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Marvin Schwabe on 76 minutes.
- 79' Fresh legs for 1. FC Koln! Mathias Olesen comes on to replace Dominique Heintz.
- 84' Hertha BSC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 89' Jan Luca Schuler is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ibrahim Maza at the 89 minute mark.
- 90' A moment of madness from Jon Dagur THorsteinsson on 90 minutes earns him a card. Hertha BSC will be frustrated.
- Full Time. 1. FC Koln beats Hertha BSC
Lineups
Hertha BSC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 16
-
37
Toni Leistner ↓ Pascal Klemens 52'
- 42
- 7
- 27
- 8
-
33
Michal Karbownik ↓ Boris Lum 66'
- 31
- 1
- 39
-
10
Ibrahim Maza ↓ Jan Luca Schuler 89'
Bench
- 20
- 35
- 5
-
9
Smail Prevljak ↑ 66'
-
24
Jon Dagur THorsteinsson ↑ 46'
-
18
Jan Luca Schuler ↑ 89'
- 22
-
41
Pascal Klemens ↑ 52'
-
21
Boris Lum ↑ 66'
Coach
Cristian Fiel
1. FC Köln Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 4
-
37
Linton Maina ↓ Florian Kainz 79'
- 3
- 17
- 7
- 1
- 29
-
19
Tim Lemperle ↓ Damion Downs 68'
- 6
- 8
- 24
Bench
-
11
Florian Kainz ↑ 79'
-
9
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt ↑ 73'
- 16
- 40
-
47
Mathias Olesen ↑ 79'
- 18
- 38
-
42
Damion Downs ↑ 68'
- 43
Coach
Gerhard Struber
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Florian Kainz | 5 |
| Anthony Modeste | 3 |
| Timo Hubers | 3 |
| Stevan Jovetic | 2 |
| Ondrej Duda | 2 |
| Vladimir Darida | 2 |
| Vedad Ibisevic | 2 |
| Jhon Cordoba | 2 |
Head to Head
Hertha BSC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.42
Hertha BSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for:
Hertha BSC or 1. FC Köln 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Köln win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Hertha BSC or Draw
64%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
64%
Hertha BSC or 1. FC Köln
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Köln win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Hertha BSC
| Handicap | Hertha BSC covers | Push | 1. FC Köln covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

