Friday , 11 September 2026

SC Freiburg vs 1. FC Koln, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2023-24
SC Freiburg
2 – 0
Full Time
1. FC Koln
Sun 17 Dec 2023 · 14:30 UTC Europa-Park Stadion 34,700 HT 45' · FT 45'
Michael Gregoritsch 72' 1–0
Roland Sallai 90+5' 2–0
Y 27' Dejan Ljubicic
Y 31' Julian Chabot
Nicolas Hofler 40' Y
Y 57' Florian Kainz
YR 62' Julian Chabot

Overview

Match Preview

SC Freiburg vs 1. FC Köln — Bundesliga at Europa-Park Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Harm Osmers
  • Assistant 1 Dominik Schaal
  • Assistant 2 Thorben Siewer
3 games this season 🟨 3.3/game ⚽ 11.0 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Augsburg 2 6
2 SC Freiburg 2 6
3 Borussia Dortmund 2 6
4 SV 07 Elversberg 2 6
5 1. FSV Mainz 05 2 4
6 FC Bayern Munchen 2 4
7 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2 3
8 RB Leipzig 2 3
9 VfB Stuttgart 2 3
10 SV Werder Bremen 2 3
11 1. FC Koln 2 3
12 SC Paderborn 07 2 1
13 Eintracht Frankfurt 2 1
14 FC Schalke 04 2 1
15 1. FC Union Berlin 2 1
16 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 2 0
17 Borussia Monchengladbach 2 0
18 Hamburger SV 2 0

Head-to-Head

6
2
4
SC Freiburg 12 games · Avg 2.8 goals 1. FC Koln
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-17 SC Freiburg 2–0 1. FC Koln 2023-04-29 1. FC Koln 0–1 SC Freiburg 2022-11-06 SC Freiburg 2–0 1. FC Koln 2022-02-05 1. FC Koln 1–0 SC Freiburg 2021-09-11 SC Freiburg 1–1 1. FC Koln

Recent Form

SC Freiburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Dec 1. FC Koln H 2–0 W
14 Dec West Ham United FC A 0–2 L
09 Dec VfL Wolfsburg A 1–0 W
03 Dec 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 1–0 W
30 Nov PAE Olympiakos SFP H 5–0 W
25 Nov SV Darmstadt 98 H 1–1 D
1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Dec SC Freiburg A 0–2 L
10 Dec 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 0–0 D
01 Dec SV Darmstadt 98 A 1–0 W
24 Nov FC Bayern Munchen H 0–1 L
11 Nov VfL Bochum 1848 A 1–1 D
04 Nov FC Augsburg H 1–1 D

Season Stats

SC Freiburg 1. FC Koln
#2 Position #11
6 Points 3
2 Played 2
2 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 1
5 Scored 4
1 Conceded 6
+4 GD -2
3.00 PPG 1.50
100% Win % 50%

Key Stats

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
SC Freiburg this season
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season

SC Freiburg are 2nd (6 pts). 1. FC Koln are 11th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

SC Freiburg
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Koln
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

SC Freiburg
Yuito Suzuki 3 G
Igor Matanovic 1 G 1 A
Maximilian Eggestein 1 G
1. FC Koln
Thijs Dallinga 2 G
Said El Mala 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. 1. FC Köln kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' It looks surprising SC Freiburg does not make any changes. Florian Kainz has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. SC Freiburg in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past 1. FC Köln's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 15' SC Freiburg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 20' A quiet spell here at Europa-Park Stadion. 1. FC Köln seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 27' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Dejan Ljubicic on 27 minutes.
  • 31' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Julian Chabot on 31 minutes.
  • 36' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 40' Nicolas Hofler has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 40.
  • 45' Matthias Ginter is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FC Köln so far.
  • 50' 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.
  • 55' The 24-year-old Eric Martel has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 57' Florian Kainz is having his name booked by the referee on 57.
  • 60' Denis Huseinbasic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dejan Ljubicic on 60 minute.
  • 62' 1. FC Koln receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 62.
  • 65' The whistle greets Jan Thielmann as he departs to be replaced by Luca Kilian.
  • 70' The travelling 1. FC Köln supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 72' Michael Gregoritsch adds to his 2 season tally! SC Freiburg lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 73' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Max Finkgrafe has done his job and it is now time for Rasmus Carstensen to step up.
  • 74' A tactical swap from SC Freiburg — Noah Weisshaupt on, Jordy Makengo off on 74 minutes.
  • 79' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 84' SC Freiburg currently sit 8 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 89' The home supporters are growing impatient. SC Freiburg must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 90' It is a substitution in SC Freiburg team. Merlin Rohl is replaced by Chikwubuike Adamu on 90 minute.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — SC Freiburg 2-0 1. FC Köln.

Lineups

SC Freiburg Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Christian Streich

1. FC Köln Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steffen Baumgart

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Roland Sallai 3
Anthony Modeste 3
Sebastian Andersson 2
Michael Gregoritsch 2
Ermedin Demirovic 2
Ritsu Doan 1
Nicolas Hofler 1
Lucas Holer 1

Head to Head

2023-12-17 SC Freiburg 2–0 1. FC Koln 2023-04-29 1. FC Koln 0–1 SC Freiburg 2022-11-06 SC Freiburg 2–0 1. FC Koln 2022-02-05 1. FC Koln 1–0 SC Freiburg 2021-09-11 SC Freiburg 1–1 1. FC Koln

SC Freiburg Form

2023-12-17 SC Freiburg 2–0 1. FC Koln W 2023-12-14 West Ham United FC 2–0 SC Freiburg L 2023-12-09 VfL Wolfsburg 0–1 SC Freiburg W 2023-12-03 1. FSV Mainz 05 0–1 SC Freiburg W 2023-11-30 SC Freiburg 5–0 PAE Olympiakos SFP W 2023-11-25 SC Freiburg 1–1 SV Darmstadt 98 D

1. FC Köln Form

2023-12-17 SC Freiburg 2–0 1. FC Koln L 2023-12-10 1. FC Koln 0–0 1. FSV Mainz 05 D 2023-12-01 SV Darmstadt 98 0–1 1. FC Koln W 2023-11-24 1. FC Koln 0–1 FC Bayern Munchen W 2023-11-11 VfL Bochum 1848 1–1 1. FC Koln D 2023-11-04 1. FC Koln 1–1 FC Augsburg D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
3.02 SC Freiburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.45 1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for: SC Freiburg to win 79% + Over 2.5 goals 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SC Freiburg79% Draw13% 1. FC Köln8%
Actual: SC Freiburg win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes35% 0% No65%
Avg goals/match: 3.47
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

SC Freiburg or Draw
93%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
21%
SC Freiburg or 1. FC Köln
87%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SC Freiburg66% Draw30% 1. FC Köln4%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
14%
4 – 0
10.4%
1 – 0
9.8%
5 – 0
6.3%
3 – 1
6.3%
2 – 1
6.2%
4 – 1
4.8%
1 – 1
4.6%
0 – 0
4.2%
6 – 0
3.3%
5 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — SC Freiburg

Handicap SC Freiburg covers Push 1. FC Köln covers
-2.5 47% — 53%
-2 47% 22% 31%
-1.5 69% — 31%
-1 69% 18% 13%
-0.5 87% — 13%
+0.5 97% — 3%
+1 97% 2% 1%
+1.5 99% — 1%
+2 99% — 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

SC Freiburg keeps clean sheet
64% ✓
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

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