RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Koln, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Koln — Bundesliga at Red Bull Arena.
- RB Leipzig 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Koln 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stefan Lupp
- Referee Felix Brych
- Referee Mark Borsch
- Referee Michael Bacher
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec | 1. FC Koln | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Dec | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | SV Werder Bremen | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Manchester United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Dec | FC Bayern München | A | 3–3 | D |
| 02 Dec | Medipol Başakşehir FK | A | 4–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec | RB Leipzig | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Dec | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 0–4 | L |
| 12 Dec | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Nov | Borussia Dortmund | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Nov | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| RB Leipzig | 1. FC Koln | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #17 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
RB Leipzig are 6th (0 pts). 1. FC Koln are 17th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Red Bull Arena!
- 5' A quiet spell here at Red Bull Arena. 1. FC Köln seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Julian Nagelsmann might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RB Leipzig and 1. FC Köln are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' 1. FC Köln 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' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. RB Leipzig and 1. FC Köln are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' 1. FC Köln come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Emil Forsberg. He replaces Yussuf Poulsen on 46 minute.
- 51' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jonas Hector, as he is very good at scoring at Red Bull Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Köln that had 398 games and scored 346 goals.
- 62' Alexander Sorloth has so much to prove this time. He replaces Amadou Haidara on 62 minute.
- 67' The home supporters are growing impatient. RB Leipzig must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 72' 1. FC Koln manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jonas Hector is hanging Dominick Drexler on the field on 72 minute.
- 77' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RB Leipzig side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 81' Dennis Borkowski gets the nod from RB Leipzig. He replaces Kevin Kampl and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' The whistle greets Marius Wolf as he departs to be replaced by Benno Schmitz.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Marcel Halstenberg is booked for RB Leipzig — Yellow card on 84.
- 89' Nordi Mukiele is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FC Köln so far.
- 90' Jannes-Kilian Horn gets the nod from 1. FC Koln. He replaces Noah Katterbach and will look to change the dynamic.
- 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
RB Leipzig Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
9
Yussuf Poulsen ↓ Emil Forsberg 46'
- 22
- 1
- 4
- 23
- 5
-
44
Kevin Kampl ↓ Dennis Borkowski 81'
-
7
Marcel Sabitzer C ↓ Dani Olmo 46'
- 14
- 8
Bench
-
19
Alexander Sorloth ↑ 62'
-
10
Emil Forsberg ↑ 46'
-
25
Dani Olmo ↑ 46'
-
41
Dennis Borkowski ↑ 81'
- 33
- 47
- 45
Coach
Julian Nagelsmann
1. FC Koln Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 20
-
31
Marius Wolf ↓ Benno Schmitz 84'
- 18
- 1
- 22
- 21
-
24
Dominick Drexler ↓ Jonas Hector 72'
- 33
- 3
- 29
Bench
- 19
- 16
-
14
Jonas Hector ↑ 72'
- 30
-
23
Jannes-Kilian Horn ↑ 90'
-
2
Benno Schmitz ↑ 84'
- 15
- 27
- 7
Coach
Markus Gisdol
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
RB Leipzig Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.63
RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.49
1. FC Koln xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 89% + Under — clean sheet likely 80%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.12
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 1.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 2.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 3.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
RB Leipzig or Draw
78%
Draw or 1. FC Koln
62%
RB Leipzig or 1. FC Koln
60%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
18.6%
0 – 1
14.2%
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 2
3.5%
2 – 1
3.4%
1 – 2
2.6%
3 – 0
1.2%
2 – 2
1%
3 – 1
0.8%
0 – 3
0.6%
Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig
| Handicap | RB Leipzig covers | Push | 1. FC Koln covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 22% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 17% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
61%
✓
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
54%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.