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VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Koln, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2019-20
VfL Wolfsburg
2 – 1
Full Time
1. FC Koln
Sat 17 Aug 2019 · 13:30 UTC HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'
Y 26' Marco Hoger
Y 49' Dominick Drexler
Renato Steffen 75' Y
Y 90' Jorge Mere

Overview

Match Preview

VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Koln — Bundesliga .

Match Details

  • Referee Mark Borsch
  • Referee Deniz Aytekin
  • Referee Sascha Thielert
  • Referee Thorben Siewer
  • Referee Sven Jablonski

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

9
3
4
VfL Wolfsburg 16 games · Avg 3.1 goals 1. FC Koln
Last 5 meetings
2019-08-17 VfL Wolfsburg 2–1 1. FC Koln 2017-02-11 1. FC Koln 0–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2016-09-17 VfL Wolfsburg 3–1 1. FC Koln 2016-05-07 1. FC Koln 1–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2015-12-12 VfL Wolfsburg 2–0 1. FC Koln

Recent Form

VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Aug 1. FC Koln H 2–1 W
12 Aug Hallescher FC A 5–3 W
18 May FC Augsburg H 8–1 W
11 May VfB Stuttgart A 0–3 L
04 May 1. FC Nurnberg H 2–0 W
28 Apr TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 4–1 W
1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Aug VfL Wolfsburg A 1–2 L
11 Aug SV Wehen Wiesbaden A 3–3 D
31 Oct FC Schalke 04 H 1–1 D
01 Oct FC Viktoria Koln 1904 H 1–2 L
19 Aug BFC Dynamo A 9–1 W
13 May BSG Chemie Leipzig H 1–3 L

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FC Köln has kicked off!
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' 1. FC Köln started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' VfL Wolfsburg are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Köln backline.
  • 16' Maximilian Arnold adds to his 0 season tally! VfL Wolfsburg lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 21' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dominick Drexler made 398 appearances and scored 20 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 26' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Marco Hoger.
  • 31' Josuha Guilavogui has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 36' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Robin Knoche suffering a number of foals already.
  • 41' It looks like no one’s ball. VfL Wolfsburg is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 46' Ellyes Skhiri has been relatively quiet despite scoring 28 goals in his last 417 appearances.
  • 49' Controversy at the stadium! Dominick Drexler argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 54' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 56' A change in the 1. FC Koln ranks — Marco Hoger exits the field as Ellyes Skhiri enters on 56.
  • 60' Against the run of play, Wout Weghorst has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 62' Simon Terodde gets the nod from 1. FC Koln. He replaces Dominick Drexler and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 67' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Achim Beierlorzer will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 70' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Florian Kainz has done his job and it is now time for Darko Churlinov to step up.
  • 74' It is a substitution in VfL Wolfsburg team. Jerome Roussillon is replaced by Renato Steffen on 74 minute.
  • 75' The referee calls foul for Renato Steffen. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 80' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 82' VfL Wolfsburg manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Josip Brekalo is hanging Felix Klaus on the field on 82 minute.
  • 87' It looks surprising 1. FC Köln does not make any changes. Rafael Czichos has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 88' A tactical swap from VfL Wolfsburg — Lukas Nmecha on, Wout Weghorst off on 88 minutes.
  • 90' Jorge Mere is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • The final score is 2-1.

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Oliver Glasner

1. FC Koln Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Achim Beierlorzer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lukas Nmecha 4
Yannick Gerhardt 4
Wout Weghorst 3
Maximilian Arnold 3
Paulo Otavio 2
Jhon Cordoba 2
Jonas Wind 2
Anthony Modeste 2

Head to Head

2019-08-17 VfL Wolfsburg 2–1 1. FC Koln 2017-02-11 1. FC Koln 0–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2016-09-17 VfL Wolfsburg 3–1 1. FC Koln 2016-05-07 1. FC Koln 1–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2015-12-12 VfL Wolfsburg 2–0 1. FC Koln

VfL Wolfsburg Form

2019-08-17 VfL Wolfsburg 2–1 1. FC Koln W 2019-08-12 Hallescher FC 3–5 VfL Wolfsburg W 2019-05-18 VfL Wolfsburg 8–1 FC Augsburg W 2019-05-11 VfB Stuttgart 3–0 VfL Wolfsburg L 2019-05-04 VfL Wolfsburg 2–0 1. FC Nurnberg W 2019-04-28 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1–4 VfL Wolfsburg W

1. FC Koln Form

2019-08-17 VfL Wolfsburg 2–1 1. FC Koln L 2019-08-11 SV Wehen Wiesbaden 3–3 1. FC Koln D 2018-10-31 1. FC Koln 1–1 FC Schalke 04 D 2018-10-01 1. FC Koln 1–2 FC Viktoria Koln 1904 L 2018-08-19 BFC Dynamo 1–9 1. FC Koln W 2018-05-13 1. FC Koln 1–3 BSG Chemie Leipzig L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.06 VfL Wolfsburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34 1. FC Koln xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
VfL Wolfsburg58% Draw22% 1. FC Koln20%
Actual: VfL Wolfsburg win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.4
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

VfL Wolfsburg or Draw
79%
Draw or 1. FC Koln
42%
VfL Wolfsburg or 1. FC Koln
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VfL Wolfsburg39% Draw41% 1. FC Koln20%
Actual: VfL Wolfsburg win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 0
6.3%
3 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 0
4.8%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — VfL Wolfsburg

Handicap VfL Wolfsburg covers Push 1. FC Koln covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 16% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 21% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 13% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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