Friday , 24 July 2026

VfL Osnabrück vs 1. FC Köln, DFB-Pokal 2023-24 ROUND 1

DFB-Pokal · 2023-24
Mon 14 Aug 2023 · 18:45 UTC Bremer Brucke HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

VfL Osnabrück vs 1. FC KölnDFB-Pokal at Bremer Brucke.

Match Details

  • Referee Florian Badstubner

Head-to-Head

2
VfL Osnabrück 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals 1. FC Köln

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Aug 1. FC Köln H 1–3 L
04 Aug SC Paderborn 07 A 1–1 D
29 Jul Karlsruher SC H 2–3 L
26 Oct SC Freiburg H 4–5 L
07 Aug SV Werder Bremen H 2–0 W
22 Dec 1. FC Köln A 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Aug VfL Osnabrück A 3–1 W
27 May FC Bayern München H 1–2 L
20 May SV Werder Bremen A 1–1 D
12 May Hertha BSC H 5–2 W
05 May Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 2–1 W
29 Apr SC Freiburg H 0–1 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and VfL Osnabruck launch into their encounter with 1. FC Koln.
  • 5' Haralambos Makridis is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FC Koln so far.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' It’s gonna be a card for Christian Conteh.
  • 30' Rasmus Carstensen needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 32' Poor challenge from Florian Kleinhansl. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 37' The home supporters are growing impatient. VfL Osnabruck must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 42' Marvin Schwabe has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 43' Benno Schmitz makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and 1. FC Koln are in front.
  • 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Julian Chabot on 45.
  • 50' Timo Hubers picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 52' 1. FC Koln manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sargis Adamyan is hanging Davie Selke on the field on 52 minute.
  • 57' Time for substitution for VfL Osnabruck. Kwasi Okyere Wriedt is replaced by Erik Engelhardt.
  • 62' It is a cagey affair so far. VfL Osnabruck in their trying to find a way past 1. FC Koln's compact .
  • 66' Time for substitution for 1. FC Koln. Denis Huseinbasic is replaced by Rasmus Carstensen.
  • 71' 1. FC Koln 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.
  • 73' What a moment for Haralambos Makridis! That strike on 73 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 78' 1. FC Koln are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 83' 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.
  • 87' A tactical swap from 1. FC Koln — Mark Uth on, Gian-Luca Waldschmidt off on 87 minutes.
  • Full Time. 1. FC Koln beats VfL Osnabruck

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.24 VfL Osnabrück xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.73 1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
VfL Osnabrück28% Draw27% 1. FC Köln45%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

VfL Osnabrück or Draw
54%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
72%
VfL Osnabrück or 1. FC Köln
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VfL Osnabrück21% Draw44% 1. FC Köln35%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
8.1%
0 – 2
7.5%
0 – 0
6.9%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — VfL Osnabrück

Handicap VfL Osnabrück covers Push 1. FC Köln covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% 89%
-1 11% 15% 74%
-0.5 26% 74%
+0.5 53% 47%
+1 53% 21% 26%
+1.5 74% 26%
+2 74% 15% 11%
+2.5 89% 11%

Clean Sheet

VfL Osnabrück keeps clean sheet
19%
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
30%

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