Bundesliga Regular Season - 9

1. FC Köln 4 - 1 FT Hamburger SV

RheinEnergieStadion

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1. FC Köln
4-1
Hamburger SV
⚡ Intensity 100
⚖️ Balance 14
🏆 Stakes 33
🎲 Upset 0
Cologne demolishes Hamburg in six-pointer thriller

Cologne Dismantles Hamburg: Four Goals, Two Red Cards, One Masterclass

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. At RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne delivered a statement victory over Hamburg with a 4-1 demolition—a crunch six-pointer that cemented their mid-table credentials whilst exposing the visitors' fragility.

Early Dominance: Cologne Sets the Tone

From the opening whistle, a relentless intensity gripped the pitch. Cologne suffocated Hamburg, allowing barely a moment to breathe. R. Ache broke the deadlock in the 25th minute, signalling the hosts' intent. Twenty-three minutes later, F. Kainz doubled the lead—a statement of superiority. Hamburg looked lost, passive, devoid of resistance. With 23 shots attempted and an xG of 3.72, Cologne's clinical finishing painted a picture of complete dominance. The balance had tilted decisively.

VAR Drama and False Hope: When Hamburg Nearly Clawed Back

Minute 53 delivered theatre. Fábio Vieira appeared to have pulled one back for Hamburg—until the video assistant referee intervened. The goal was ruled out. A moment of stakes that deflated the visitors. Eight minutes later, Jean-Luc Dompé did register Hamburg's sole legitimate goal at 1-2, yet Cologne remained unmoved. Jakub Kaminski orchestrated the midfield with surgical precision—four key passes, an assist to come, and a rating of 9.6 that made him the architect of this victory. His influence was everywhere.

Collapse: Two Red Cards End Hamburg's Resistance

From the 79th minute, Hamburg imploded spectacularly. Immanuel Pherai saw red for a foul, followed four minutes later by Fábio Vieira's dismissal after a heated exchange. Nine versus eleven. The match was finished. Cologne executed the final rites with ruthless efficiency: substitute S. El Mala made it 3-1 in the 90th minute, assisted by Kaminski. Seconds later, Kaminski himself sealed the rout at 4-1. Marvin Schwäbe's four saves in the Cologne goal ensured no late drama—a goalkeeper who did his job with quiet authority. Two red cards, one VAR cancellation, and a barrage of 34 combined shots painted a match of genuine intensity.

Key Questions

How did Immanuel Pherai's red card impact the match?

Pherai's 79th-minute dismissal shattered Hamburg's final hopes. Cologne exploited the numerical advantage mercilessly, scoring twice in the closing stages to seal victory.

How did VAR change this match?

Fábio Vieira's 53rd-minute goal was ruled out by the video assistant. This decision psychologically devastated Hamburg and reinforced Cologne's superiority.

What made Jakub Kaminski the standout performer?

Kaminski scored, provided an assist, and delivered four key passes. His 9.6 rating reflected his complete dominance in midfield throughout the match.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
48%
52%
1. FC Köln 48%
Hamburger SV 52%
Shots
23
11
1. FC Köln 23
Hamburger SV 11
Shots on Target
10
5
1. FC Köln 10
Hamburger SV 5
Expected Goals (xG)
3.72
1.09
1. FC Köln 3.72
Hamburger SV 1.09
Passes
391
414
1. FC Köln 391
Hamburger SV 414
Pass Accuracy
83%
85%
1. FC Köln 83%
Hamburger SV 85%
Corners
2
3
1. FC Köln 2
Hamburger SV 3
Fouls
8
18
1. FC Köln 8
Hamburger SV 18
Yellow Cards
1
6
1. FC Köln 1
Hamburger SV 6
Red Cards
0
2
1. FC Köln 0
Hamburger SV 2

Match Events

Nicolai Remberg 🟨 10'
25' R. Ache
HT
46' 🔄 J. Schmied S. Sebulonsen
48' F. Kainz
Fábio Vieira 53'
R. Konigsdorffer Y. Poulsen 🔄 59'
J. Dompe 61'
67' 🔄 I. Johannesson D. Heintz
67' 🔄 L. Maina S. El Mala
67' 🔄 F. Kainz T. Krauss
73' 🔄 R. Ache M. Bulter
Fábio Vieira 🟨 74'
W. Mikelbrencis G. Gocholeishvili 🔄 77'
R. Philippe I. Pherai 🔄 77'
78' 🟨 Marius Bülter
Immanuel Pherai 🟨 78'
Yussuf Poulsen 🟨 79'
Immanuel Pherai 🟨 79'
Immanuel Pherai 🟥 79'
Fábio Vieira 🟨 83'
Fábio Vieira 🟥 83'
A. S. Lokonga R. Glatzel 🔄 90'
J. Dompe A. Rossing-Lelesiit 🔄 90'
90' S. El Mala (J. Kaminski)
90' J. Kaminski (S. El Mala)
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Player Cards

Season performance ratings for players in this match

1. FC Köln

Goalkeepers
M. Schwabe
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
1
key passes
1
key passes
0
assists
30%
pass acc
Defenders
J. Schmied
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
46
entry
E. Martel
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
fouls won
3
fouls won
6
Duels Won
0
pens won
C. Ozkacar
WALL
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
62%
duel win %
Midfielders
J. Kaminski
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
0
goal time
0
goal time
0
impact
9.6
rating
I. Johannesson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
67
total mins
67
entry
D. Huseinbasic
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
5
fouls won
5
fouls won
6
Duels Won
0
pens won
K. Lund
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
shots
2
shots
0
goals
1
on target
Forwards
F. Kainz
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
goals
1
goals
3
shots
8.5
rating
R. Ache
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
conversion
50%
conversion
1
goals
2
shots
L. Maina
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
shots
3
shots
0
goals
1
on target
BENCH
R. Zieler
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
S. Sebulonsen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
45
total mins
Started
entry
J. Gazibegovic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
D. Heintz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
23
total mins
Started
entry
A. Castro-Montes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
S. El Mala
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
0
goal time
0
goal time
0
impact
7.9
rating
T. Krauss
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
23
total mins
Started
entry
M. Bulter
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
17
total mins
Started
entry
L. Waldschmidt
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry

Hamburger SV

Goalkeepers
D. Heuer Fernandes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
N. Remberg
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
1
on target
L. Vuskovic
SHIELD
SHIELD
3
blocks
3
blocks
0
interceptions
0
tackles
D. Elfadli
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Midfielders
W. Mikelbrencis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
13
late mins
13
late mins
77
total mins
77
entry
F. Vieira
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
2
fouls
6.2
rating
A. S. Lokonga
NPC
NPC
89
minutes
89
minutes
33%
pass acc
6.2
rating
M. Muheim
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
7
Duels Won
0
pens won
Forwards
R. Philippe
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
13
late mins
13
late mins
77
total mins
77
entry
J. Dompe
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
conversion
50%
conversion
1
goals
2
shots
R. Konigsdorffer
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
59
total mins
59
entry
BENCH
D. Peretz
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
G. Gocholeishvili
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
A. Soumahoro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
J. Torunarigha
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
I. Pherai
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
2
fouls
3.9
rating
J. Meffert
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
R. Glatzel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
13
total mins
Started
entry
Y. Poulsen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
31
total mins
Started
entry
A. Rossing-Lelesiit
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
13
total mins
Started
entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
18/01/2025 Hamburger SV 1 - 0 1. FC Köln 2. Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
02/08/2024 1. FC Köln 1 - 2 Hamburger SV 2. Bundesliga RheinEnergieSTADION
07/01/2023 1. FC Köln 4 - 0 Hamburger SV Friendlies Clubs Franz-Kremer-Stadion
18/01/2022 1. FC Köln 1 - 1 Hamburger SV DFB Pokal RheinEnergieStadion
15/04/2019 1. FC Köln 1 - 1 Hamburger SV 2. Bundesliga RheinEnergieStadion
05/11/2018 Hamburger SV 1 - 0 1. FC Köln 2. Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
20/01/2018 Hamburger SV 0 - 2 1. FC Köln Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
25/08/2017 1. FC Köln 1 - 3 Hamburger SV Bundesliga RheinEnergieStadion
01/04/2017 Hamburger SV 2 - 1 1. FC Köln Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
18/01/2025
2. Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
02/08/2024
2. Bundesliga RheinEnergieSTADION
07/01/2023
Friendlies Clubs Franz-Kremer-Stadion
18/01/2022
DFB Pokal RheinEnergieStadion
15/04/2019
2. Bundesliga RheinEnergieStadion
05/11/2018
2. Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
20/01/2018
Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
25/08/2017
Bundesliga RheinEnergieStadion
01/04/2017
Bundesliga Volksparkstadion
1. FC Köln Win
Hamburger SV Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Bayern München 9 27 33 4 +29 WBayern München 3 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen (01-11-2025)WBorussia Mönchengladbach 0 - 3 Bayern München (25-10-2025)WBayern München 2 - 1 Borussia Dortmund (18-10-2025)WEintracht Frankfurt 0 - 3 Bayern München (04-10-2025)WBayern München 4 - 0 Werder Bremen (26-09-2025)
2 RB Leipzig 9 22 19 10 +9 WRB Leipzig 3 - 1 VfB Stuttgart (01-11-2025)WFC Augsburg 0 - 6 RB Leipzig (25-10-2025)WRB Leipzig 2 - 1 Hamburger SV (18-10-2025)DBorussia Dortmund 1 - 1 RB Leipzig (04-10-2025)WVfL Wolfsburg 0 - 1 RB Leipzig (27-09-2025)
3 Borussia Dortmund 9 20 15 6 +9 WFC Augsburg 0 - 1 Borussia Dortmund (31-10-2025)WBorussia Dortmund 1 - 0 1. FC Köln (25-10-2025)LBayern München 2 - 1 Borussia Dortmund (18-10-2025)DBorussia Dortmund 1 - 1 RB Leipzig (04-10-2025)WFSV Mainz 05 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund (27-09-2025)
4 VfB Stuttgart 9 18 14 10 +4 LRB Leipzig 3 - 1 VfB Stuttgart (01-11-2025)WVfB Stuttgart 2 - 1 FSV Mainz 05 (26-10-2025)WVfL Wolfsburg 0 - 3 VfB Stuttgart (18-10-2025)WVfB Stuttgart 1 - 0 1. FC Heidenheim (05-10-2025)W1. FC Köln 1 - 2 VfB Stuttgart (28-09-2025)
5 Bayer Leverkusen 9 17 18 14 +4 LBayern München 3 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen (01-11-2025)WBayer Leverkusen 2 - 0 SC Freiburg (26-10-2025)WFSV Mainz 05 3 - 4 Bayer Leverkusen (18-10-2025)WBayer Leverkusen 2 - 0 Union Berlin (04-10-2025)WFC St. Pauli 1 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen (27-09-2025)
6 1899 Hoffenheim 9 16 18 15 +3 WVfL Wolfsburg 2 - 3 1899 Hoffenheim (02-11-2025)W1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 1 1. FC Heidenheim (25-10-2025)WFC St. Pauli 0 - 3 1899 Hoffenheim (19-10-2025)L1899 Hoffenheim 0 - 1 1. FC Köln (03-10-2025)DSC Freiburg 1 - 1 1899 Hoffenheim (28-09-2025)
7 1. FC Köln 9 14 16 12 +4 W1. FC Köln 4 - 1 Hamburger SV (02-11-2025)LBorussia Dortmund 1 - 0 1. FC Köln (25-10-2025)D1. FC Köln 1 - 1 FC Augsburg (18-10-2025)W1899 Hoffenheim 0 - 1 1. FC Köln (03-10-2025)L1. FC Köln 1 - 2 VfB Stuttgart (28-09-2025)
8 Eintracht Frankfurt 9 14 22 19 +3 D1. FC Heidenheim 1 - 1 Eintracht Frankfurt (01-11-2025)WEintracht Frankfurt 2 - 0 FC St. Pauli (25-10-2025)DSC Freiburg 2 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt (19-10-2025)LEintracht Frankfurt 0 - 3 Bayern München (04-10-2025)WBorussia Mönchengladbach 4 - 6 Eintracht Frankfurt (27-09-2025)
9 Werder Bremen 9 12 13 17 -4 DFSV Mainz 05 1 - 1 Werder Bremen (01-11-2025)WWerder Bremen 1 - 0 Union Berlin (24-10-2025)D1. FC Heidenheim 2 - 2 Werder Bremen (18-10-2025)WWerder Bremen 1 - 0 FC St. Pauli (04-10-2025)LBayern München 4 - 0 Werder Bremen (26-09-2025)
10 Union Berlin 9 11 11 15 -4 DUnion Berlin 0 - 0 SC Freiburg (01-11-2025)LWerder Bremen 1 - 0 Union Berlin (24-10-2025)WUnion Berlin 3 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach (17-10-2025)LBayer Leverkusen 2 - 0 Union Berlin (04-10-2025)DUnion Berlin 0 - 0 Hamburger SV (28-09-2025)
11 SC Freiburg 9 10 11 13 -2 DUnion Berlin 0 - 0 SC Freiburg (01-11-2025)LBayer Leverkusen 2 - 0 SC Freiburg (26-10-2025)DSC Freiburg 2 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt (19-10-2025)DBorussia Mönchengladbach 0 - 0 SC Freiburg (05-10-2025)DSC Freiburg 1 - 1 1899 Hoffenheim (28-09-2025)
12 VfL Wolfsburg 9 8 11 16 -5 LVfL Wolfsburg 2 - 3 1899 Hoffenheim (02-11-2025)WHamburger SV 0 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg (25-10-2025)LVfL Wolfsburg 0 - 3 VfB Stuttgart (18-10-2025)LFC Augsburg 3 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg (04-10-2025)LVfL Wolfsburg 0 - 1 RB Leipzig (27-09-2025)
13 Hamburger SV 9 8 8 15 -7 L1. FC Köln 4 - 1 Hamburger SV (02-11-2025)LHamburger SV 0 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg (25-10-2025)LRB Leipzig 2 - 1 Hamburger SV (18-10-2025)WHamburger SV 4 - 0 FSV Mainz 05 (05-10-2025)DUnion Berlin 0 - 0 Hamburger SV (28-09-2025)
14 FC Augsburg 9 7 12 21 -9 LFC Augsburg 0 - 1 Borussia Dortmund (31-10-2025)LFC Augsburg 0 - 6 RB Leipzig (25-10-2025)D1. FC Köln 1 - 1 FC Augsburg (18-10-2025)WFC Augsburg 3 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg (04-10-2025)L1. FC Heidenheim 2 - 1 FC Augsburg (27-09-2025)
15 FC St. Pauli 9 7 8 18 -10 LFC St. Pauli 0 - 4 Borussia Mönchengladbach (01-11-2025)LEintracht Frankfurt 2 - 0 FC St. Pauli (25-10-2025)LFC St. Pauli 0 - 3 1899 Hoffenheim (19-10-2025)LWerder Bremen 1 - 0 FC St. Pauli (04-10-2025)LFC St. Pauli 1 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen (27-09-2025)
16 Borussia Mönchengladbach 9 6 10 18 -8 WFC St. Pauli 0 - 4 Borussia Mönchengladbach (01-11-2025)LBorussia Mönchengladbach 0 - 3 Bayern München (25-10-2025)LUnion Berlin 3 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach (17-10-2025)DBorussia Mönchengladbach 0 - 0 SC Freiburg (05-10-2025)LBorussia Mönchengladbach 4 - 6 Eintracht Frankfurt (27-09-2025)
17 FSV Mainz 05 9 5 10 17 -7 DFSV Mainz 05 1 - 1 Werder Bremen (01-11-2025)LVfB Stuttgart 2 - 1 FSV Mainz 05 (26-10-2025)LFSV Mainz 05 3 - 4 Bayer Leverkusen (18-10-2025)LHamburger SV 4 - 0 FSV Mainz 05 (05-10-2025)LFSV Mainz 05 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund (27-09-2025)
18 1. FC Heidenheim 9 5 8 17 -9 D1. FC Heidenheim 1 - 1 Eintracht Frankfurt (01-11-2025)L1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 1 1. FC Heidenheim (25-10-2025)D1. FC Heidenheim 2 - 2 Werder Bremen (18-10-2025)LVfB Stuttgart 1 - 0 1. FC Heidenheim (05-10-2025)W1. FC Heidenheim 2 - 1 FC Augsburg (27-09-2025)