Bundesliga Regular Season - 28
Eintracht Frankfurt 2 - 2 FT 1. FC Köln
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
22' A. Knauff
HT
55' ↓ O. Hojlund ↑F. Chaibi
56' ↓ A. Knauff ↑A. Amaimouni
66' J. Burkardt (F. Chaibi)
↓ D. Huseinbasic ↑I. Johannesson 67'
67' ↓ R. Doan ↑M. Gotze
69' A. Kalimuendo
J. Kaminski (R. Ache) 70'
↓ J. Thielmann ↑L. Maina 75'
82' ↓ J. Burkardt ↑Y. Ebnoutalib
82' ↓ H. Larsson ↑E. Skhiri
↓ R. Ache ↑M. Bulter 82'
↓ T. Krauss ↑A. Castro-Montes 82'
↓ S. El Mala ↑L. Waldschmidt 82'
A. Castro-Montes (M. Bulter) 83'
L. Waldschmidt 90'
J. Kaminski 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Eintracht Frankfurt
Goalkeepers
Michael Zetterer 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Aurèle Amenda 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
81
Passes
8
Duels
Robin Koch
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
78
Passes
10
Duels
Arthur Theate 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ansgar Knauff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Hugo Larsson
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
64
Passes
3
Duels
Oscar Højlund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Nathaniel Brown
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ritsu Doan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Arnaud Kalimuendo 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jonathan Burkardt
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Jens Grahl 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Farès Chaïbi 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
39
Minutes
8.2
Rating
Can Uzun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Götze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timothy Chandler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ellyes Skhiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Love Arrhov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Younes Ebnoutalib
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
1. FC Köln
Goalkeepers
Marvin Schwäbe
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Jan Thielmann 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
Sebastian Sebulonsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rav van den Berg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cenk Özkaçar 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Kristoffer Lund
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Tom Krauß
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Denis Huseinbašić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Jakub Kamiński
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Ragnar Ache 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Said El Mala
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
Ron-Robert Zieler
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dominique Heintz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Kainz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Linton Maina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Chávez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessio Castro-Montes 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Luca Waldschmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Bülter
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
12
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2025 | 1. FC Köln | 3 - 4 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 02/03/2024 | 1. FC Köln | 2 - 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | Cologne Stadium |
| 09/03/2023 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Frankfurt Arena |
| 02/12/2023 | 1. FC Köln | 3 - 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 08/21/2022 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Deutsche Bank Park |
| 02/19/2022 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
11/22/2025
02/03/2024
09/03/2023
02/12/2023
08/21/2022
02/19/2022
Eintracht Frankfurt Win
1. FC Köln Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +73
P: 28 GD: +32
P: 28 GD: +19
P: 28 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +19
P: 28 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -15
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 28 GD: -13
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 28 GD: -20
P: 28 GD: -25
P: 28 GD: -34
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +81
P: 31 GD: +34
P: 32 GD: +21
P: 32 GD: +23
P: 32 GD: +20
P: 32 GD: +16
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 32 GD: -14
P: 32 GD: -8
P: 32 GD: -15
P: 32 GD: -20
P: 32 GD: -8
P: 31 GD: -14
P: 32 GD: -20
P: 32 GD: -29
P: 31 GD: -25
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Chaos Shakes Deutsche Bank Park in Four-Goal Thriller
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. A phenomenal showcase of attacking intent and late-game drama that earns 1. FC Köln a precious point in their relegation fight.
Opening Exchanges
A relentless wave of 32 combined shots quickly turned Deutsche Bank Park into a firing range. Eintracht Frankfurt dominated possession with a commanding 67 percent of the ball, dictating the tempo and pressing high. Despite the hosts controlling the turf, the visitors constantly threatened on the break, racking up an impressive 3.02 expected goals. The Intensity was off the charts, but Michael Zetterer stood like a fortress in the Frankfurt net, pulling off stunning early saves to deny the visitors a breakthrough against the run of play.
The Four-Minute Frenzy
The tactical chess match evaporated in a remarkable second-half goal flurry. The deadlock finally shattered in the 66th minute when F. Chaibi perfectly set up J. Burkardt to strike. Just three minutes later, A. Kalimuendo doubled the advantage, seemingly putting the hosts out of sight. However, the Balance of the tie instantly shifted back. Barely sixty seconds after conceding the second, 1. FC Köln responded immediately through J. Kaminski, burying a sharp chance assisted by R. Ache to revive the noisy away section.
Substitutes Steal the Show
With time running down and the Stakes soaring for a side desperate to escape the drop zone, the visitors turned to their bench. The gamble paid off spectacularly in the 83rd minute. An instant impact from M. Bulter laid the groundwork for fellow substitute A. Castro-Montes to hammer home a massive equalizer. This dramatic comeback secures vital points for the traveling squad and leaves the home supporters absolutely stunned after throwing away a comfortable cushion.
Key Questions
What made Michael Zetterer the Man of the Match?
Zetterer was a formidable wall for Eintracht Frankfurt, registering seven crucial saves to keep his team alive amid heavy pressure from the visitors.
How did Eintracht Frankfurt complete the comeback from behind?
Eintracht Frankfurt actually surrendered a two-goal advantage, scoring twice in rapid succession before Köln completed a dramatic late comeback to level the match.
How did substitute Michael Zetterer change the game?
Zetterer was actually the starting goalkeeper, not a substitute. He anchored the Eintracht Frankfurt defense brilliantly from the first whistle with seven important saves.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln: European Ambitions Collide with Survival Instincts
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. A clash of contrasting desperate needs makes this an intriguing tactical battle at Deutsche Bank Park.
The Setup
As we reach Matchday 28 of the regular season, Eintracht Frankfurt welcome 1. FC Köln in a fixture defined by crucial late-season objectives. The hosts currently sit in seventh place, firmly in the hunt for European qualification. Meanwhile, the visitors are hovering dangerously in fifteenth, desperate to pull away from the drop zone. The home side's impressive run of results generates a healthy Form rating, contrasting sharply with Köln's five-game winless streak. However, an exceptionally high Balance rating suggests the visitors will not simply roll over; they have the tactical discipline to make this a gritty affair. While the Stakes mean different things to both clubs, the pressure to secure three points is equally immense.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will dictate the tempo. Kauã Santos will look to control possession and thread passes through tight lines for Frankfurt. He faces the relentless wide threat of Köln's Jakub Kamiński, who provides the critical outlet when the visitors look to spring on the counter. The presence of these dynamic difference-makers elevates the match's Stars rating, promising moments of individual brilliance.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a hard-fought 2-1 victory for Eintracht Frankfurt. Köln will pack the midfield and try to frustrate the hosts, but Frankfurt's relentless pressure and home advantage should eventually wear down the resistance.