Saturday , 22 August 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 Koln — Bundesliga at Europa-Park Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Harm Osmers
  • Assistant 1 Dominik Schaal
  • Assistant 2 Thorben Siewer
6 games this season 🟨 0.2/game ⚽ 3.2 goals/game

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

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 München 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
#10 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

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

SC Freiburg are 10th (0 pts). 1. FC Koln are 17th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for SC Freiburg to score. At the same time, 1. FC Koln does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Christian Streich will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' Timo Hubers has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' The 24-year-old Jordy Makengo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Eric Martel is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Koln.
  • 25' Austria international Dejan Ljubicic has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 27' The referee has no hesitation. Dejan Ljubicic is booked for 1. FC Koln — Yellow card on 27.
  • 31' Julian Chabot was booked on 31.
  • 36' SC Freiburg are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Koln backline.
  • 40' The referee shows SC Freiburg player a Yellow card on 40.
  • 45' 1. FC Koln come into this ranked 15 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 50' Both keepers have barely been tested. SC Freiburg and 1. FC Koln are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 55' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 57' The referee has no hesitation. Florian Kainz is booked for 1. FC Koln — Yellow card on 57.
  • 60' Denis Huseinbasic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dejan Ljubicic at the 60 minute mark.
  • 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Julian Chabot.
  • 65' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 65 minute. Jan Thielmann leaves to be changed by Luca Kilian.
  • 70' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 72' Michael Gregoritsch is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
  • 73' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Max Finkgrafe departs to be replaced by Rasmus Carstensen.
  • 74' Noah Weisshaupt has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jordy Makengo on 74 minute.
  • 79' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SC Freiburg and 1. FC Koln are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 84' 1. FC Koln started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 84.
  • 89' 1. FC Koln are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 90' SC Freiburg ring the changes. Merlin Rohl has done his job and it is now time for Chikwubuike Adamu to step up.
  • With this win, SC Freiburg is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

SC Freiburg Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Christian Streich

1. FC Koln Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steffen Baumgart

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Roland Sallai 3
Anthony Modeste 3
Michael Gregoritsch 2
Ermedin Demirovic 2
Sebastian Andersson 2
Jonathan Schmid 1
Kingsley Ehizibue 1
Vincenzo Grifo 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 Koln 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 München L 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
4 / 4
0.83 SC Freiburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3 1. FC Koln xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 89% + Under — clean sheet likely 83%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SC Freiburg50% Draw37% 1. FC Koln13%
Actual: SC Freiburg win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes17% 0% No83%
Avg goals/match: 1.13
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

SC Freiburg or Draw
87%
Draw or 1. FC Koln
50%
SC Freiburg or 1. FC Koln
63%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
SC Freiburg25% Draw69% 1. FC Koln6%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
34.9%
1 – 0
25.3%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9%
0 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
2.8%
1 – 2
1.2%
3 – 1
1.2%
0 – 2
1.2%
2 – 2
0.7%
4 – 0
0.6%

Asian Handicap — SC Freiburg

Handicap SC Freiburg covers Push 1. FC Koln covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 12% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 29% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 89% — 11%
+1 89% 9% 1%
+1.5 99% — 1%
+2 99% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

SC Freiburg keeps clean sheet
74% ✓
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
44% ✓

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