Saturday , 22 August 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 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

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 München 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 München 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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. SV Darmstadt 98 is hosting 1. FC Köln for another epic battle.
  • 5' SV Darmstadt 98 are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steffen Baumgart might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' SV Darmstadt 98 are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 18' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Florian Kainz.
  • 23' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 24' The whistle greets Marvin Mehlem as he departs to be replaced by Tobias Kempe.
  • 29' SV Darmstadt 98 is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Timo Hubers made 291 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 44' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 46' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Florian Kainz departs to be replaced by Gian-Luca Waldschmidt.
  • 51' named a 4-5-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 56' Luxembourg international Mathias Olesen has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 60' 1. FC Koln is taking the lead after the goal scored by Davie Selke on 60.
  • 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Aaron Seydel on 64.
  • 65' It is a substitution in SV Darmstadt 98 team. Aaron Seydel is replaced by Luca Pfeiffer on 65 minute.
  • 66' What composure from Gian-Luca Waldschmidt! The Germany international strokes it home. 0-2.
  • 68' Controversy at the stadium! Timo Hubers argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 71' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Davie Selke.
  • 73' Another substitution for 1. FC Koln to replace Davie Selke by Steffen Tigges on 73 minute.
  • 78' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 78 minutes.
  • 82' Emir Karic gets the nod from SV Darmstadt 98. He replaces Jannik Muller and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 85' Mathias Olesen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Linton Maina at the 85 minute mark.
  • 90' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 90 minute. Dejan Ljubicic leaves to be changed by Mark Uth.
  • It finishes all square. SV Darmstadt 98 and 1. FC Köln share the spoils 0-1.

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
Isac Lidberg 1
Tim Lemperle 1
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt 1
Jan Thielmann 1
Davie Selke 1
Christoph Klarer 1
Oscar Vilhelmsson 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 München 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 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 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.