Bundesliga Regular Season - 11
1. FC Köln 3 - 4 FT Eintracht Frankfurt
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' J. Kaminski (R. Ache)
A. Theate (F. Chaibi) 39'
M. Dahoud 45'
HT
J. Burkardt (R. Doan) 59'
63' ↓ J. Thielmann ↑S. El Mala
63' ↓ J. Schmied ↑F. Kainz
J. Burkardt (A. Knauff) 63'
76' ↓ R. Ache ↑M. Bulter
76' ↓ D. Huseinbasic ↑L. Waldschmidt
↓ A. Knauff ↑J. Bahoya 77'
↓ M. Dahoud ↑E. Skhiri 78'
↓ J. Burkardt ↑E. Wahi 78'
81' ↓ S. Sebulonsen ↑A. Castro-Montes
83' M. Bulter (I. Johannesson)
↓ R. Doan ↑R. Kristensen 84'
90' L. Waldschmidt (S. El Mala)
↓ N. Brown ↑A. Amenda 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
1. FC Köln
Goalkeepers
M. Schwabe 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Sebulonsen 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
J. Schmied 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
D. Heintz 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
K. Lund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
I. Johannesson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Martel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Huseinbasic
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Forwards
J. Thielmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
63
Entry
R. Ache 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
J. Kaminski 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
R. Zieler 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Ozkacar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Maina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Castro-Montes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. El Mala 
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
26
Minutes
6.9
Rating
F. Kainz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Krauss
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bulter 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
L. Waldschmidt 
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
7.7
Rating
Eintracht Frankfurt
Goalkeepers
M. Zetterer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
N. Collins
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
R. Koch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Theate
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
N. Brown 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
34%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Midfielders
M. Dahoud
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
R. Doan 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
M. Gotze 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
71
Passes
9
Duels
F. Chaibi
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
A. Knauff
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Forwards
J. Burkardt 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
4
On Target
9.2
Rating
BENCH
Kaua Santos
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Baum
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Amenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Kristensen
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Buta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Skhiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Wahi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Bahoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ngankam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2024 | 1. FC Köln | 2 - 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | Cologne Stadium |
| 03/09/2023 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Frankfurt Arena |
| 12/02/2023 | 1. FC Köln | 3 - 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 21/08/2022 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 19/02/2022 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 25/09/2021 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 14/02/2021 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 - 0 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 18/10/2020 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 20/06/2020 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
03/02/2024
03/09/2023
12/02/2023
21/08/2022
19/02/2022
25/09/2021
14/02/2021
18/10/2020
20/06/2020
1. FC Köln Win
Eintracht Frankfurt Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +33
P: 11 GD: +9
P: 11 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +9
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -9
P: 11 GD: -8
P: 11 GD: -8
P: 11 GD: -12
P: 11 GD: -8
P: 11 GD: -18
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +56
P: 19 GD: +21
P: 20 GD: +20
P: 20 GD: +10
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -14
P: 20 GD: -16
P: 20 GD: -10
P: 20 GD: -16
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Burkardt's Masterclass Undone: Cologne's 4-3 Escape Act at the Rhine
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A six-pointer of relentless Intensity and shifting Balance: Eintracht Frankfurt and 1. FC Cologne delivered a seven-goal thriller where three lead changes and a 90th-minute twist proved that league position is merely prologue.
Burkardt Ignites the Offensive Inferno
Jonathan Burkardt was Frankfurt's cutting edge. The striker conjured a brace (59', 63') and with clinical finishing could have settled matters long before the final whistle. His 9.2 rating reflected a player operating at elite Intensity—pressing, creating, finishing with purpose. Yet at the RheinEnergieStadion, Burkardt's brilliance would be overshadowed by Cologne's refusal to surrender. Jakub Kamiński's fourth-minute opener set the tone: this was to be an end-to-end spectacle where defensive solidity was a luxury neither side could afford.
Substitutes Rewrite the Narrative
Frankfurt led 4-2 with the match seemingly in hand. Then the bench exploded. Marius Bülter and Lasse Waldschmidt, both introduced at the 76-minute mark, fundamentally altered the Balance of power. Bülter's 83rd-minute strike ignited Cologne's comeback; Waldschmidt's 90th-minute finish was the dagger. Three lead changes, a textbook comeback, and a reminder that possession (Frankfurt's 53%) and expected goals (1.81 xG) mean nothing without the final clinical touch. Cologne's 84% pass accuracy proved their composure; Frankfurt's 88% could not prevent the collapse.
VAR Confirms, Goals Dominate
Early controversy: VAR confirmed Kamiński's goal in the sixth minute, a moment that hinted at the chaos to come. Seven goals across 90 minutes—this was offensive football unshackled. Frankfurt remains sixth on 20 points; Cologne's comeback signals their survival instincts are sharp. This match will haunt Frankfurt's ambitions and fuel Cologne's belief that relegation is not destiny.
Key Questions
Why was Jonathan Burkardt the standout performer?
Burkardt's brace (59', 63') and 9.2 rating made him Frankfurt's catalyst. He created Intensity and danger, yet couldn't prevent Cologne's relentless comeback surge.
What sparked the seven-goal thriller?
Attacking football devoid of defensive discipline. Both sides prioritized width and pace over solidity, creating an open, chaotic, goal-laden spectacle.
How did Cologne complete their comeback from behind?
Bülter and Waldschmidt (both 76') shifted the Balance immediately. Two goals in seven minutes (83', 90') flipped the scoreline in dramatic fashion.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Köln and Frankfurt Collide in Goal-Fest at the Rhine
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. Two teams scrapping for European spots meet at RheinEnergieStadion in a clash between attacking prowess and defensive resolve—where goals are guaranteed.
The Setup
The Balance is immaculate: Köln and Frankfurt are evenly matched in every dimension. Combined, they average 5.1 goals per game—a recipe for attacking theatre. Form tells a story of resilience: Köln has clawed back from a rough patch (recent win over Hoffenheim), while Frankfurt has found rhythm with four points from two outings. The Stakes are moderate, yet both clubs are hunting European qualification spots in a congested mid-table battle.
Key Battle
Jakub Kamiński versus Jonathan Burkardt—the midfield duel that shapes the entire match. Kamiński (1 goal, 1 assist in two games, 8.1 rating) anchors Köln's build-up play and threads the needle to the front line. Burkardt, meanwhile, is Frankfurt's clinical finisher: four goals in five matches, operating as the focal point of their attack. If Kamiński strangles Burkardt early, Köln controls tempo; if space opens, Frankfurt strikes with ruthless efficiency.
Our Prediction
Frankfurt wins 2–1. Burkardt draws first blood early, but Marvin Schwäbe—averaging four saves per game and boasting a penalty save this season—keeps Köln afloat. The hosts level through sheer persistence, yet Frankfurt's composure and Burkardt's ruthlessness seal it late. A genuine spectacle, but only one team leaves with three points.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes. 5.1 combined goals per game, two attack-minded sides, perfect balance—entertainment is locked in.
What's the predicted outcome?
Frankfurt 2–1 Köln. Burkardt strikes early, Köln responds, but Frankfurt's late efficiency clinches it.
Where are Köln and Frankfurt in the league table?
Köln 8th (16 points), Frankfurt 7th (21 points). A mini six-pointer in the race for European football.
What is Köln's current form?
Mixed (DDLLW): two losses, then a win. Köln is clawing back into contention.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Jonathan Burkardt (Frankfurt): 4 goals in 5 matches, 7.2 rating. Frankfurt's clinical finisher and match-decider.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.