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Germany Bundesliga

1. FC Heidenheim

1. FC Köln

Match Events

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E. Martel

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Eric Martel

J. Niehues

26'

Arijon Ibrahimović

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S. El Mala

Jonas Föhrenbach

52'

Preview

Heidenheim vs Köln: Bundesliga Clash of Struggling Sides

In a Bundesliga fixture that pits two teams in precarious form against each other, 1. FC Heidenheim host 1. FC Köln. Both sides have struggled for consistency, with Heidenheim particularly vulnerable at home and Köln finding wins elusive on the road.

This match pits two sides whose defensive frailties are evident. Heidenheim's tendency to concede heavily at home, coupled with Köln's struggles to secure wins away from home and their recent scoring drought, suggests a game where neither team can afford to be too expansive. Köln's slightly better possession numbers might see them try to build patiently, but their poor away scoring record and Heidenheim's desperation to shore up their leaky defence could lead to a tense, cagey affair where transitional play and capitalizing on any defensive errors will be crucial.

Team statistics

Germany Bundesliga

1. FC Heidenheim

1. FC Köln

Matches played

3 - 2 - 10

Results

4 - 4 - 7

20%

Win %

26.7%

0.9

Goals scored

1.5

2.3

Goals conceded

1.6

3.5

Shots on target

4.5

4.7

Shots off target

4.9

2.9

Blocked shots

3.2

41.8

Ball possession

48.1

76.7

Pass accuracy

81.9

10.7

Fouls

3.2

Goalkeeper saves

3.1

1.6

Yellow cards

1.7

0.1

Red cards

0.1

League averages

Key points

• Heidenheim concede an average of 2.3 goals per game across the season.
• Köln have lost 85.7% of their away matches this season.
• Both teams have struggled for recent wins, with Köln picking up only one point in their last three league games.

AI Prediction

Both teams have significant defensive vulnerabilities throughout the season and in their recent outings. Heidenheim's home record is poor, while Köln's away form is dire, indicating a lack of confidence in both camps. Despite their struggles, both sides are capable of conceding, and the odds for over 2.5 goals and BTTS 'yes' suggest the market anticipates a game where goals are likely. Given the underlying numbers, a draw feels like the most probable outcome.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
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70%

AWAY

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

60%

O/U

40%

BTTS

43%
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65%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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62%

X DRAW

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

Bundesliga H2H 기록입니다.

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
5/18/2024	HOME 1. FC Heidenheim	W 4 - 1 L	1. FC Köln	O	Y
1/13/2024	1. FC Heidenheim	D 1 - 1 D	1. FC Köln HOME	U	Y

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

1. FC Heidenheim

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	Bayern München	0 - 4	L	O	N	N
AWAY	FC St. Pauli	1 - 2	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	SC Freiburg	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Union Berlin	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	Borussia Mönchengladbach	0 - 3	L	O	N	N
AWAY	Bayer Leverkusen	0 - 6	L	O	N	N
HOME	Eintracht Frankfurt	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
AWAY	1899 Hoffenheim	1 - 3	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	Werder Bremen	2 - 2	D	O	Y	Y
AWAY	VfB Stuttgart	0 - 1	L	U	N	N

1. FC Heidenheim have endured a difficult season overall, highlighted by a high loss rate and a concerning average of 2.3 goals conceded per game. While their home form has seen them pick up slightly more points, they still lose half of their matches at home, conceding over two goals per home fixture. Recent performances have offered little respite, with two losses in their last three home games and a particularly poor showing in their last outing, failing to score and shipping four goals.

1. FC Köln

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	Union Berlin	0 - 1	L	U	N	N
AWAY	Bayer Leverkusen	0 - 2	L	U	N	N
HOME	FC St. Pauli	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
AWAY	Werder Bremen	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
HOME	Eintracht Frankfurt	3 - 4	L	O	Y	N
AWAY	Borussia Mönchengladbach	1 - 3	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	Hamburger SV	4 - 1	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	Borussia Dortmund	0 - 1	L	U	N	N
HOME	FC Augsburg	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
AWAY	1899 Hoffenheim	1 - 0	W	U	N	Y

1. FC Köln's season has been similarly challenging, marked by a negative goal difference and a significant number of defeats. Their away record is especially worrying, with an alarming 85.7% of their away games ending in losses, and conceding 2.4 goals on average when playing on the road. Recent form has also dipped, with two losses in their last three matches and a very low scoring output, netting just one goal in those games. Their last away performance was a stark illustration of their struggles, creating few chances and conceding twice.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

2.8

DRAW

3.5

AWAY

2.45

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

1.73

UNDER

2.1

BTTS

YES

1.57

2.25

Lineups

1. FC Heidenheim

(4-3-2-1)

D. Ramaj

J. Fohrenbach

T. Siersleben

P. Mainka

O. H. Traore

N. Dorsch

J. Niehues

J. Schoppner

A. Ibrahimovic

S. Conteh

M. Pieringer

J. Kaminski

R. Ache

F. Schenten

A. Castro-Montes

D. Huseinbasic

T. Krauss

J. Thielmann

J. Simpson-Pusey

E. Martel

S. Sebulonsen

M. Schwabe

1. FC Köln

(3-4-3)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

1. FC Heidenheim

Name	Reason	Type	G/A

1. FC Köln

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
L. Kilian	Cruciate ligament stretch	Missing Fixture	- / -

League table

Germany Bundesliga

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
Bundesliga
1	Bayern München	15	13	2	0	55	11	44	41	WDWWW
2	Borussia Dortmund	15	9	5	1	26	12	14	32	WDWWD
3	Bayer Leverkusen	15	9	2	4	33	20	13	29	WWLLW
4	RB Leipzig	15	9	2	4	30	19	11	29	LLWDW
5	1899 Hoffenheim	15	8	3	4	29	20	9	27	DWLWD
6	VfB Stuttgart	15	8	2	5	25	22	3	26	DWLLD
7	Eintracht Frankfurt	15	7	4	4	30	30	0	25	DWLDW
8	Union Berlin	15	6	3	6	20	23	-3	21	WWLLW
9	SC Freiburg	15	5	5	5	25	26	-1	20	WDLWL
10	Werder Bremen	15	4	5	6	18	28	-10	17	DLLDL
11	1. FC Köln	15	4	4	7	22	24	-2	16	LLDDL
12	Borussia Mönchengladbach	15	4	4	7	18	24	-6	16	LLWDW
13	Hamburger SV	15	4	4	7	16	25	-9	16	DLWWL
14	VfL Wolfsburg	15	4	3	8	23	28	-5	15	LWWDL
15	FC Augsburg	15	4	2	9	17	28	-11	14	DLWLW
16	FC St. Pauli	15	3	3	9	13	26	-13	12	DWDLL
17	1. FC Heidenheim	15	3	2	10	13	34	-21	11	LLWWL
18	FSV Mainz 05	15	1	5	9	13	26	-13	8	DDLLD

1. FC Heidenheim vs 1. FC Köln AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

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Heidenheim vs Köln: Bundesliga Clash of Struggling Sides

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Key points

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H2H

Team recent

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1. FC Köln Team recent

Odds

Lineups

1. FC Heidenheim

1. FC Köln

Injuries / suspensions

1. FC Heidenheim Injuries / suspensions

1. FC Köln Injuries / suspensions

League table