Wednesday , 7 October 2026

SV Darmstadt 98 vs 1. FC Koln, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2023-24
SV Darmstadt 98
0 – 1
Full Time
1. FC Koln
Fri 1 Dec 2023 · 19:30 UTC Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor 17,810 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 60' Davie Selke
Y 18' Florian Kainz
Aaron Seydel 64' Y
Y 68' Timo Hubers
Torsten Lieberknecht 68' Y
Y 71' Davie Selke

Overview

Match Preview

SV Darmstadt 98 vs 1. FC Koln — Bundesliga at Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor.

Match Details

  • Referee Patrick Ittrich
  • Assistant 1 Sascha Thielert
  • Assistant 2 Thomas Gorniak

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

2
2
SV Darmstadt 98 4 games · Avg 3.0 goals 1. FC Koln
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-01 SV Darmstadt 98 0–1 1. FC Koln

Recent Form

SV Darmstadt 98
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Dec 1. FC Koln H 0–1 L
25 Nov SC Freiburg A 1–1 D
11 Nov 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 0–0 D
03 Nov VfL Bochum 1848 H 1–2 L
28 Oct FC Bayern Munchen A 0–8 L
21 Oct RB Leipzig H 1–3 L
1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
31 Oct 1. FC Kaiserslautern A 2–3 L
28 Oct RB Leipzig A 0–6 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

1. FC Koln
Thijs Dallinga 2 G
Said El Mala 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' SV Darmstadt 98 have kicked off against 1. FC Koln. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' SV Darmstadt 98 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Koln backline.
  • 10' SV Darmstadt 98 currently sit 15 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor. SV Darmstadt 98 seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 18' Florian Kainz has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 18.
  • 23' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 24' The whistle greets Marvin Mehlem as he departs to be replaced by Tobias Kempe.
  • 29' With 0 assists to his name this season, Gian-Luca Waldschmidt is clearly more than just a goal scorer for SV Darmstadt 98.
  • 34' 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.
  • 39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 44' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 46' The 1. FC Koln bench stirs into life. Florian Kainz is withdrawn and Gian-Luca Waldschmidt gets his opportunity.
  • 51' Tim Skarke has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 2 goals to his name this season.
  • 56' Dejan Ljubicic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 60' Brilliant from the ! Davie Selke makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 60.
  • 64' Controversy at the stadium! Aaron Seydel argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 65' A change in the SV Darmstadt 98 ranks — Aaron Seydel exits the field as Luca Pfeiffer enters on 65.
  • 66' A stunning finish from Gian-Luca Waldschmidt — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 68' 1. FC Koln receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 68.
  • 71' 1. FC Koln receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 71.
  • 73' The 1. FC Koln bench stirs into life. Davie Selke is withdrawn and Steffen Tigges gets his opportunity.
  • 78' 1. FC Koln are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 82' It is a substitution in SV Darmstadt 98 team. Jannik Muller is replaced by Emir Karic on 82 minute.
  • 85' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Linton Maina has done his job and it is now time for Mathias Olesen to step up.
  • 90' The 1. FC Koln bench stirs into life. Dejan Ljubicic is withdrawn and Mark Uth gets his opportunity.
  • Full Time. 1. FC Koln beats SV Darmstadt 98

Lineups

SV Darmstadt 98 Lineups

4-5-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Torsten Lieberknecht

1. FC Koln Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steffen Baumgart

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Fraser Hornby 3
Philipp Forster 1
Aleksandar Vukotic 1
Isac Lidberg 1
Tim Lemperle 1
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt 1
Jan Thielmann 1
Davie Selke 1

Head to Head

2023-12-01 SV Darmstadt 98 0–1 1. FC Koln

SV Darmstadt 98 Form

2023-12-01 SV Darmstadt 98 0–1 1. FC Koln L 2023-11-25 SC Freiburg 1–1 SV Darmstadt 98 D 2023-11-11 SV Darmstadt 98 0–0 1. FSV Mainz 05 D 2023-11-03 SV Darmstadt 98 1–2 VfL Bochum 1848 L 2023-10-28 FC Bayern Munchen 8–0 SV Darmstadt 98 L 2023-10-21 SV Darmstadt 98 1–3 RB Leipzig L

1. FC Koln Form

2023-12-01 SV Darmstadt 98 0–1 1. FC Koln W 2023-11-24 1. FC Koln 0–1 FC Bayern Munchen L 2023-11-11 VfL Bochum 1848 1–1 1. FC Koln D 2023-11-04 1. FC Koln 1–1 FC Augsburg D 2023-10-31 1. FC Kaiserslautern 3–2 1. FC Koln L 2023-10-28 RB Leipzig 6–0 1. FC Koln L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.01 SV Darmstadt 98 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1 1. FC Koln xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Koln or Draw 68% + Under 2.5 goals 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SV Darmstadt 9832% Draw32% 1. FC Koln36%
Actual: 1. FC Koln win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 35%
65%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

SV Darmstadt 98 or Draw
64%
Draw or 1. FC Koln
68%
SV Darmstadt 98 or 1. FC Koln
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
SV Darmstadt 9822% Draw53% 1. FC Koln25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.9%
1 – 2
7.2%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
2.7%
0 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
2.3%

Asian Handicap — SV Darmstadt 98

Handicap SV Darmstadt 98 covers Push 1. FC Koln covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 9% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 19% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 21% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

SV Darmstadt 98 keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
37% ✗

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