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Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Koln, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2020-21
Hertha BSC
0 – 0
Full Time
1. FC Koln
Sat 15 May 2021 · 13:30 UTC Olympiastadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Dedryck Boyata 13' Y
Y 23' Ellyes Skhiri
Y 24' Ellyes Skhiri
Jordan Torunarigha 35' Y
Y 58' Ismail Jakobs
Y 59' Ismail Jakobs

Overview

Match Preview

Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Koln — Bundesliga at Olympiastadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Tobias Welz
  • Referee Deniz Aytekin
  • Referee Eduard Beitinger
  • Referee Florian Heft
  • Referee Christian Dietz
  • Referee Holger Henschel

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

3
2
6
Hertha BSC 11 games · Avg 2.8 goals 1. FC Koln
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-15 Hertha BSC 0–0 1. FC Koln 2021-01-16 1. FC Koln 0–0 Hertha BSC 2020-02-22 Hertha BSC 0–5 1. FC Koln 2019-09-29 1. FC Koln 0–4 Hertha BSC

Recent Form

Hertha BSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 May 1. FC Koln H 0–0 D
12 May FC Schalke 04 A 2–1 W
09 May Arminia Bielefeld H 0–0 D
06 May SC Freiburg H 3–0 W
03 May 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 1–1 D
10 Apr Borussia Monchengladbach H 2–2 D
1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 May Hertha BSC A 0–0 D
09 May SC Freiburg H 1–4 L
23 Apr FC Augsburg A 3–2 W
20 Apr RB Leipzig H 2–1 W
17 Apr Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 0–3 L
11 Apr 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 2–3 L

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Olympiastadion. Hertha BSC are looking to make home advantage count against 1. FC Köln.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' 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.
  • 13' Dedryck Boyata catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 13.
  • 18' Hertha BSC is showing some good football. However, Hertha BSC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 23' The referee shows 1. FC Koln player a Yellow card on 23.
  • 24' The referee has no hesitation. Ellyes Skhiri is booked for 1. FC Koln — Yellow card on 24.
  • 29' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hertha BSC that had 464 games and scored 445 goals.
  • 34' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jordan Torunarigha, as he is very good at scoring at Olympiastadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 35' Hertha BSC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 40' 1. FC Köln are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Pal Dardai might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Hertha BSC team. Jordan Torunarigha is replaced by Marvin Plattenhardt on 46 minute.
  • 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 56' Omar Alderete has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 20 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 58' 1. FC Koln player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 59' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ismail Jakobs on 59.
  • 60' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Florian Kainz departs to be replaced by Jannes-Kilian Horn.
  • 65' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 67' The whistle greets Marton Dardai as he departs to be replaced by Niklas Stark.
  • 71' Elvis Rexhbecaj makes way for Salih Ozcan at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Koln.
  • 76' It looks surprising 1. FC Köln does not make any changes. Dedryck Boyata has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 79' Hertha BSC make a change. Nemanja Radonjic trudges off to be replaced by Deyovaisio Zeefuik on 79 minutes.
  • 84' 1. FC Köln come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 87' The 1. FC Koln bench stirs into life. Benno Schmitz is withdrawn and Kingsley Ehizibue gets his opportunity.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Hertha BSC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pal Dardai

1. FC Koln Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Friedhelm Funkel

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Florian Kainz 5
Timo Hubers 3
Anthony Modeste 3
Jhon Cordoba 2
Stevan Jovetic 2
Ondrej Duda 2
Vladimir Darida 2
Vedad Ibisevic 2

Head to Head

2021-05-15 Hertha BSC 0–0 1. FC Koln 2021-01-16 1. FC Koln 0–0 Hertha BSC 2020-02-22 Hertha BSC 0–5 1. FC Koln 2019-09-29 1. FC Koln 0–4 Hertha BSC

Hertha BSC Form

2021-05-15 Hertha BSC 0–0 1. FC Koln D 2021-05-12 FC Schalke 04 1–2 Hertha BSC W 2021-05-09 Hertha BSC 0–0 Arminia Bielefeld D 2021-05-06 Hertha BSC 3–0 SC Freiburg W 2021-05-03 1. FSV Mainz 05 1–1 Hertha BSC D 2021-04-10 Hertha BSC 2–2 Borussia Monchengladbach D

1. FC Koln Form

2021-05-15 Hertha BSC 0–0 1. FC Koln D 2021-05-09 1. FC Koln 1–4 SC Freiburg L 2021-04-23 FC Augsburg 2–3 1. FC Koln W 2021-04-20 1. FC Koln 2–1 RB Leipzig W 2021-04-17 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–0 1. FC Koln L 2021-04-11 1. FC Koln 2–3 1. FSV Mainz 05 L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.23 Hertha BSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99 1. FC Koln xG
I would bet for: Hertha BSC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Hertha BSC43% Draw30% 1. FC Koln27%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Hertha BSC or Draw
73%
Draw or 1. FC Koln
57%
Hertha BSC or 1. FC Koln
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Hertha BSC28% Draw52% 1. FC Koln20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Hertha BSC

Handicap Hertha BSC covers Push 1. FC Koln covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 22% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 17% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
38% ✗
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
30% ✗

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