Bundesliga Regular Season - 26
Hamburger SV 1 - 1 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
S. El Mala 32'
K. Lund 36'
39' F. Vieira (W. Mikelbrencis)
41' N. Remberg
S. El Mala (R. van den Berg) 45'
HT
↓ Y. Niang ↑L. Maina 46'
66' ↓ R. Konigsdorffer ↑J. Dompe
67' ↓ D. Downs ↑O. Stange
↓ S. El Mala ↑S. Sebulonsen 74'
↓ R. Ache ↑M. Bulter 75'
J. Kaminski 76'
79' ↓ J. Torunarigha ↑D. Elfadli
79' ↓ W. Mikelbrencis ↑F. Balde
↓ T. Krauss ↑F. Chavez 84'
↓ J. Kaminski ↑F. Kainz 90'+1
90'+2 ↓ F. Vieira ↑P. Otele
90'+6 M. Muheim
S. Sebulonsen 90'+8
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Hamburger SV
Goalkeepers
Daniel Heuer Fernandes 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Warmed Omari 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Luka Vušković 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Jordan Torunarigha
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Midfielders
William Mikelbrencis 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Nicolai Remberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Albert Sambi Lokonga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miro Muheim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Fábio Vieira 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Damion Downs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
Sander Tangvik 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giorgi Gocholeishvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Elfadli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philip Otele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Glatzel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabio Baldé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Luc Dompé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otto Stange
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Philippe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
1. FC Köln
Goalkeepers
Marvin Schwäbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tom Krauß
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Rav van den Berg
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Cenk Özkaçar 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
72
Passes
12
Duels
Kristoffer Lund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Martel
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
64
Passes
18
Duels
Youssoupha Niang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Jakub Kamiński 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Said El Mala
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Ragnar Ache
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
75
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
Sebastian Sebulonsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cenny Neumann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Linton Maina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Kainz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Chávez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Bülter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Waldschmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2025 | 1. FC Köln | 4 - 1 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 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 |
02/11/2025
18/01/2025
02/08/2024
07/01/2023
18/01/2022
15/04/2019
05/11/2018
20/01/2018
25/08/2017
01/04/2017
Hamburger SV Win
1. FC Köln Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +68
P: 26 GD: +29
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +16
P: 25 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +16
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -16
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 26 GD: -21
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +68
P: 26 GD: +29
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +16
P: 25 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +16
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 25 GD: -16
P: 25 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 26 GD: -21
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Mid-Table Stalemate Built on Missed Chances
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. A severe lack of attacking quality turned this mid-table scrap into a tedious watch, despite a brief flurry of first-half goals.
A Stagnant Start
The atmosphere inside the Volksparkstadion crackled before kickoff, but the action on the pitch quickly dampened any lingering expectations. A severe lack of Intensity plagued the early exchanges, with both sides treating the ball like a volatile explosive. 1. FC Köln controlled possession with 55 percent of the ball, dictating the overall tempo but struggling mightily to penetrate a stubborn, if deeply uninspired, home defensive block. The visitors patiently cycled through 453 total passes, searching for a breakthrough that seemed entirely theoretical rather than practical. On the other side of the pitch, Hamburger SV were remarkably passive in front of their own supporters. They generated a completely pathetic 0.08 expected goals across the entire ninety minutes, seemingly content to absorb pressure rather than dictate the terms of engagement. This early tactical stalemate offered very little for the neutral observer, setting the stage for a match that largely failed to launch from the opening whistle.
The Six-Minute Flurry
Out of nowhere, this disjointed affair briefly remembered that it was supposed to be a competitive football match. The Balance of the tie was violently disrupted in the 39th minute. Against all logical run of play and statistical probability, W. Mikelbrencis carved out a rare moment of clarity, feeding a precise ball to F. Vieira. The attacker clinically dispatched the home side's solitary shot on target to break the deadlock. It was a massive smash-and-grab moment that threatened to unfairly punish the visitors' territorial control. However, that unearned lead was stunningly short-lived. Just six minutes later, directly on the stroke of half-time, Köln issued a decisive reply. R. van den Berg threaded a brilliant ball into the path of S. El Mala, who made absolutely no mistake with the finish. The swift equalizer erased the hosts' unearned advantage, resetting the tactical board just as the referee blew for the interval.
The Siege Fizzles Out
With absolute parity restored, the second half unfortunately degenerated into a deeply frustrating spectacle. The Stakes for these mid-table outfits simply did not translate into any genuine on-pitch urgency. Köln launched a persistent attacking siege, racking up ten total shots and earning eight corners, but their final-third execution was staggeringly wasteful throughout the half. Despite accumulating a respectable 1.18 expected goals, they could not breach the home goal for a second time. Hamburger SV completely abandoned any remaining attacking ambition, managing zero shots outside the penalty area and finishing with a mere three attempts overall. A minimal Upset Factor defined the closing stages as both managers seemingly accepted their mediocre fate. The final whistle brought merciful relief to the Volksparkstadion, cementing a drab 1-1 draw that leaves both historic clubs languishing in the murky middle third of the Bundesliga table without much hope.
Key Questions
Who opened the scoring for Hamburger SV?
F. Vieira opened the scoring in the 39th minute, capitalizing on a sharp assist from W. Mikelbrencis.
Who equalized for 1. FC Köln?
S. El Mala netted the crucial equalizer for the visitors right before half-time in the 45th minute.
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.
Mid-table mediocrity at the Volksparkstadion
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 40/100. This clash between 10th and 13th feels more like a scheduling obligation than a high-stakes Bundesliga thriller.
The Setup
When Hamburger SV and 1. FC Köln meet on March 14, 2026, the history of these two giants won't mask the current lack of competitive fire. A low Stakes rating confirms that both sides are drifting in the middle of the pack. Hamburg’s Form has shown signs of life recently (LLDWW), but they remain inconsistent. Köln, meanwhile, arrives with a poor run of just one win in their last five. While the Balance between the two squads is statistically tight, the lack of clinical finishing on both sides suggests a stalemate.
Key Battle
The game will be won or lost in the engine room. E. Martel is tasked with the unenviable job of tracking Fábio Vieira. If Vieira is allowed to dictate the tempo, Hamburg might find a way to feed D. Downs behind the Köln backline. However, if Martel successfully disrupts the service, expect a long afternoon of sideways passing and minimal goalmouth action. The Stars on display haven't been peaking, leaving this match searching for a hero.
Our Take
Our take is that this one has "draw" written all over it. Hamburg has the slight home advantage at the Volksparkstadion, but they lack the killer instinct to break down a Köln side that will likely set up to be difficult to beat. Expect a cagey affair where neither side takes the necessary risks to secure all three points. A share of the spoils is the most expected outcome as both teams look to avoid a slide toward the bottom third.