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RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Koln, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2019-20
RB Leipzig
4 – 1
Full Time
1. FC Koln
Sat 23 Nov 2019 · 17:30 UTC Red Bull Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 66' Florian Kainz
Y 86' Birger Verstraete
Y 89' Simon Terodde

Overview

Match Preview

RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Köln — Bundesliga at Red Bull Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Harm Osmers
  • Referee Mark Borsch
  • Referee Robert Schroder
  • Referee Christian Bandurski
  • Referee Christof Gunsch
10 games this season 🟨 3.9/game ⚽ 11.5 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Bayern Munchen 9 21
2 Borussia Dortmund 9 21
3 SC Freiburg 9 19
4 RB Leipzig 9 18
5 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 9 16
6 SV Werder Bremen 9 15
7 SV 07 Elversberg 9 13
8 VfB Stuttgart 9 12
9 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 9 12
10 Eintracht Frankfurt 9 12
11 Hamburger SV 9 12
12 1. FSV Mainz 05 9 10
13 SC Paderborn 07 9 10
14 FC Augsburg 9 9
15 1. FC Köln 9 9
16 1. FC Union Berlin 9 7
17 FC Schalke 04 9 6
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 9 4

Head-to-Head

8
7
5
RB Leipzig 20 games · Avg 3.4 goals 1. FC Koln
Last 5 meetings
2019-11-23 RB Leipzig 4–1 1. FC Koln 2018-03-10 RB Leipzig 1–1 1. FC Koln 2017-09-29 1. FC Koln 3–0 RB Leipzig 2017-04-09 1. FC Koln 3–2 RB Leipzig 2016-11-19 RB Leipzig 0–1 1. FC Koln

Recent Form

RB Leipzig
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Nov 1. FC Koln H 4–1 W
09 Nov Hertha BSC A 4–2 W
05 Nov FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg A 2–0 W
02 Nov 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 8–0 W
30 Oct VfL Wolfsburg A 6–1 W
26 Oct SC Freiburg A 1–2 L
1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Nov RB Leipzig A 1–4 L
08 Nov TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 1–2 L
03 Nov TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf A 0–2 L
29 Oct 1. FC Saarbrucken A 2–3 L
25 Oct 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 1–3 L
20 Oct SC Paderborn 07 H 3–0 W

Season Stats

RB Leipzig 1. FC Koln
#4 Position #15
18 Points 9
9 Played 9
6 / 0 / 3 W / D / L 2 / 3 / 4
27 Scored 10
13 Conceded 14
+14 GD -4
2.00 PPG 1.00
67% Win % 22%

Key Stats

70% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
56% Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
11% Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season

RB Leipzig are 4th (18 pts). 1. FC Koln are 15th (9 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

RB Leipzig
0-15
2/3
16-30
3/1
31-45
6/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
5/2
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Koln
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

RB Leipzig
Christopher Nkunku 5 G 2 A
Romulo Cruz 5 G
Antonio Nusa 4 G 7 A
Tidiam Gomis 3 G 2 A
Ridle Baku 2 G
1. FC Koln
Said El Mala 3 G
Thijs Dallinga 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. RB Leipzig is hosting 1. FC Koln for another epic battle.
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' It looks surprising RB Leipzig does not make any changes. Marcel Sabitzer has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' RB Leipzig are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against 1. FC Koln's shape.
  • 20' 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 Stefan Ilsanker suffering a number of foals already.
  • 22' What a moment for Timo Werner! That strike on 22 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 32' What a moment for Emil Forsberg! That strike on 32 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 37' What composure from Konrad Laimer! The Austria international strokes it home. 3-0.
  • 39' What composure from Rafael Czichos! The Saudi Arabia international strokes it home. 3-1.
  • 44' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 46 minute. Ellyes Skhiri leaves to be changed by Florian Kainz.
  • 51' RB Leipzig have won 754 goals from 527 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 56' Marco Hoger has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 59' A change in the 1. FC Koln ranks — Kingsley Schindler exits the field as Marcel Risse enters on 59.
  • 64' 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.
  • 66' The referee shows 1. FC Koln player a Yellow card on 66.
  • 70' The whistle greets Marco Hoger as he departs to be replaced by Simon Terodde.
  • 75' Germany international Marcel Halstenberg has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 76' Christopher Nkunku makes way for Patrik Schick at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from RB Leipzig.
  • 79' Magnificent from Emil Forsberg! That is 83 goals in 108 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 80' The supporters are chanting for Amadou Haidara. He replaces Emil Forsberg on 80 minute.
  • 82' Time for substitution for RB Leipzig. Marcel Halstenberg is replaced by Marcelo Saracchi.
  • 86' Birger Verstraete has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 86.
  • 89' 1. FC Koln receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 89.
  • RB Leipzig celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

RB Leipzig Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Julian Nagelsmann

1. FC Köln Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Markus Gisdol

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Timo Werner 5
Lois Openda 4
Amadou Haidara 3
Emil Forsberg 3
Anthony Modeste 3
Christopher Nkunku 3
Dani Olmo 3
Jonas Hector 2

Head to Head

2019-11-23 RB Leipzig 4–1 1. FC Koln 2018-03-10 RB Leipzig 1–1 1. FC Koln 2017-09-29 1. FC Koln 3–0 RB Leipzig 2017-04-09 1. FC Koln 3–2 RB Leipzig 2016-11-19 RB Leipzig 0–1 1. FC Koln

RB Leipzig Form

2019-11-23 RB Leipzig 4–1 1. FC Koln W 2019-11-09 Hertha BSC 2–4 RB Leipzig W 2019-11-05 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 0–2 RB Leipzig W 2019-11-02 RB Leipzig 8–0 1. FSV Mainz 05 W 2019-10-30 VfL Wolfsburg 1–6 RB Leipzig W 2019-10-26 SC Freiburg 2–1 RB Leipzig L

1. FC Köln Form

2019-11-23 RB Leipzig 4–1 1. FC Koln L 2019-11-08 1. FC Koln 1–2 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim W 2019-11-03 TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf 2–0 1. FC Koln L 2019-10-29 1. FC Saarbrucken 3–2 1. FC Koln L 2019-10-25 1. FSV Mainz 05 3–1 1. FC Koln L 2019-10-20 1. FC Koln 3–0 SC Paderborn 07 L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3.21 RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 78% + RB Leipzig to win 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RB Leipzig72% Draw16% 1. FC Köln12%
Actual: RB Leipzig win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 4.26
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 78%
22%
± 3.5 60%
40%
± 4.5 41%
59%

Double Chance

RB Leipzig or Draw
88%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
28%
RB Leipzig or 1. FC Köln
84%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
RB Leipzig59% Draw31% 1. FC Köln10%
Actual: RB Leipzig win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
3 – 1
8%
3 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
7.6%
4 – 1
Actual
4 – 0
6.1%
1 – 1
5.5%
1 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
4.2%
5 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
4%
5 – 0
3.9%

Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig

Handicap RB Leipzig covers Push 1. FC Köln covers
-2.5 40% — 60%
-2 40% 20% 40%
-1.5 60% — 40%
-1 60% 18% 23%
-0.5 77% — 23%
+0.5 91% — 9%
+1 91% 6% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
5% ✓

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