Bundesliga Gameweek 4
Hamburger SV 2 - 1 FT 1. FC Köln
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Match Events
10' Albert Grönbaek
44' Nicolás Capaldo (Albert Grönbaek)
45' ↓ Terem Moffi ↑Yussuf Poulsen
HT
49' Yussuf Poulsen (Albert Grönbaek)
Gideon Mensah 54'
↓ Gideon Mensah ↑Borna Sosa 64'
↓ Thijs Dallinga ↑Ragnar Ache 64'
67' ↓ Albert Grönbaek ↑Patson Daka
↓ Alessio Castro-Montes ↑Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson 67'
77' ↓ Zakaria El Ouahdi ↑Bakery Jatta
77' ↓ David Moller Wolfe ↑Louis Pepe Lemke
↓ Linton Maina ↑Marius Bülter 81'
↓ Tom Krauß ↑Luca Waldschmidt 81'
Ellyes Skhiri 84'
Ragnar Ache (Ellyes Skhiri) 90'
90' ↓ Albert Sambi Lokonga ↑Martin Adeline
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
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Warmed Omari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Torunarigha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Capaldo 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Zakaria El Ouahdi 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
9
Duels Won
82%
Win %
Albert Sambi Lokonga 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
25%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Nicolai Remberg 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
David Møller Wolfe
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Fábio Vieira 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Albert Gronbaek 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
5%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Teremas Moffi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
BENCH
Sander Tangvik 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Lemke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shafiq Nandja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Adeline
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bakery Jatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bilal Nadir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otto Stange
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patson Daka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yussuf Poulsen 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.4
Rating
1. FC Köln
Goalkeepers
Marvin Schwäbe 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Alessio Castro-Montes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey 
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
89
Passes
7
Duels
Luka Lochoshvili
MAGNET
106
Activity
106
Activity
99
Passes
7
Duels
Gideon Mensah
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
60%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ellyes Skhiri
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
65
Passes
10
Duels
Tom Krauß
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Linton Maina
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Mikey Moore
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Said El Mala
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Thijs Dallinga
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Ron-Robert Zieler
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joël Schmied
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Sebulonsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borna Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ísac Bergmann Jóhannesson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Thielmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Bülter
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ragnar Ache 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2026 | Hamburger SV | 1 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 11/02/2025 | 1. FC Köln | 4 - 1 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 01/18/2025 | Hamburger SV | 1 - 0 | 1. FC Köln | 2. Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 08/02/2024 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 2 | Hamburger SV | 2. Bundesliga | RheinEnergieSTADION |
| 01/07/2023 | 1. FC Köln | 4 - 0 | Hamburger SV | Friendlies Clubs | Franz-Kremer-Stadion |
| 01/18/2022 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 1 (PEN 3-4) | Hamburger SV | DFB Pokal | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 04/15/2019 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 1 | Hamburger SV | 2. Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 11/05/2018 | Hamburger SV | 1 - 0 | 1. FC Köln | 2. Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 01/20/2018 | Hamburger SV | 0 - 2 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 08/25/2017 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 3 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
03/14/2026
11/02/2025
01/18/2025
08/02/2024
01/07/2023
01/18/2022
04/15/2019
11/05/2018
01/20/2018
08/25/2017
Hamburger SV Win
1. FC Köln Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -13
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -13
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Hamburg Rise From the Ashes in 30-Shot Thriller
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A desperate performance at the Volksparkstadion finally yielded the first points of the campaign for a deeply relieved home side.
A Barrage of Chances
The Stakes were incredibly high for the struggling hosts under the floodlights, sitting rock bottom of the table without a single point to their name. The visiting 1. FC Köln arrived packed with confidence and immediately controlled possession, successfully dictating the tempo throughout the opening exchanges. However, the match quickly devolved into an absolute shooting gallery that left defenders gasping for breath. A staggering 30 shots rained down on both goals, ruthlessly testing the respective goalkeepers who had to produce nine crucial saves between them just to keep the scorelines somewhat respectable. The sheer Intensity of the rapid transitions meant the midfield battle was often bypassed entirely in favour of direct attacking thrusts. Neither side could firmly grasp the overall Balance of play, but the sheer desperation of the home side to drag themselves out of the relegation mire was highly evident.
The Danish Masterclass
The decisive and long-awaited blow came just as the half-time whistle loomed over the stadium. The brilliant Albert Grönbaek expertly unlocked the visitors' stubborn defence with a clinical through ball, allowing Nicolás Capaldo to break the tense deadlock in the 44th minute. That sudden breakthrough visibly shifted the psychological momentum instantly in favour of the hosts. Coming out charging for the second half, the home side ruthlessly struck again before the away team could even settle into their rhythm. Grönbaek turned provider once more, this time selflessly feeding substitute Yussuf Poulsen, who confidently doubled the towering advantage in the 49th minute. This rapid one-two punch surrounding the interval provided the ultimate Upset Factor against a visiting side that had previously looked rather comfortable on the ball for large spells of the first half.
Late Nerves and Relief
Rather than pushing for a third, Hamburger SV slowly retreated into a deep defensive shell, dangerously inviting continuous pressure as they desperately tried to protect their precious lead. The frustrated visitors threw countless men forward, and their relentless attacking persistence finally paid off in the dying moments of the 90th minute. Midfield anchor Ellyes Skhiri found the energetic substitute Ragnar Ache, who lashed the ball home to set up an incredibly nerve-wracking grandstand finish. Panic momentarily set in for the raucous home supporters in the stands, but their exhausted team miraculously survived the final chaotic minutes of stoppage time. Securing this vital, narrow victory at the Volksparkstadion not only emphatically ends a dismal losing streak but also breathes much-needed fresh life into their previously fading early-season survival hopes.
Key Questions
How did substitute A. Grønbæk change the game?
Operating as the primary creative outlet throughout the match, he completely dismantled the opposition with two precise assists, proving to be the absolute architect of this maiden victory.
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.
Early Survival Scramble as Desperate Hamburg Host Köln
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. With zero goals scored and zero points on the board, Hamburg's abysmal start makes this a grim watch for neutrals but a vital scrap for early survival.
The Setup
We are only in week four, but the September 19, 2026 clash at the Volksparkstadion already smells like a relegation battle. Hamburger SV sit 17th after a nightmare opening to the Bundesliga season. A dire Form rating reflects their brutal reality: two matches, two defeats, seven goals conceded, and zero scored. The pressure is already mounting on the hosts to deliver a performance for their frustrated fans before a full-blown crisis erupts. Meanwhile, 1. FC Köln travel north sitting comfortably in 11th. They have steadied their ship, bringing a respectable win and a draw from their first three outings. A modest Stakes rating confirms it is too early for final-day drama, but the flawless Balance metric shows these teams are incredibly evenly matched on paper.
Key Battle
Expect a gritty tactical struggle rather than individual brilliance. Hamburg's fragile backline must find a way to plug the massive gaps that have already leaked seven goals. They face a confident Köln attacking unit eager to exploit those exact spaces. The visitors will look to isolate Hamburg's wide defenders and create overloads in the final third. If the home defense crumbles again under early pressure, the visitors will punish them relentlessly, making it a very long afternoon for the home crowd.
Our Prediction
A tense, low-quality 1-1 draw. The home side's sheer desperation will finally yield their first goal of the campaign, but Köln's superior momentum will ensure they take a share of the spoils back to the Rhineland.