Bundesliga Gameweek 19
SC Freiburg 2 - 1 FT 1. FC Kรถln
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
โก Intensity
37
โ๏ธ Balance
17
๐ Stakes
70
๐ฒ Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
โก Intensity
40
โ๏ธ Balance
20
๐ Stakes
78
๐ฒ Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Machida Zelvia
2-4
Kashiwa Reysol
โก Intensity
100
โ๏ธ Balance
78
๐ Stakes
100
๐ฒ Upset
12
Kashiwa Reysol conquer Machida in away thriller
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Rosenfelder 10'
11' D. Scherhant (Y. Suzuki)
44' I. Matanovic (M. Ginter)
HT
55' โ L. Kubler โC. Gunter
T. Krauss 62'
62' โ M. Rosenfelder โB. Ogbus
63' โ P. Osterhage โN. Hofler
66' I. Matanovic (I. Matanovic)
โ J. Thielmann โS. El Mala 67'
A. Castro-Montes 69'
74' D. Scherhant
76' โ D. Scherhant โV. Grifo
76' โ I. Matanovic โL. Holer
โ T. Krauss โI. Johannesson 77'
โ K. Lund โE. Martel 77'
โ R. van den Berg โL. Waldschmidt 87'
โ L. Maina โF. Schenten 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
Noah Atubolu 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lukas Kรผbler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Matthias Ginter 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Maximilian Rosenfelder 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Philipp Treu 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrick Osterhage
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Jan-Niklas Beste 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Yuito Suzuki
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Derry Scherhant 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Igor Matanoviฤ 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6
Rating
BENCH
Florian Mรผller 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bruno Ogbus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Gรผnter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Hรถfler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Manzambi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vincenzo Grifo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyriaque Iriรฉ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Adamu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Hรถler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
1. FC Kรถln
Goalkeepers
Marvin Schwรคbe 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
3
Saves
7.3
Rating
Defenders
Alessio Castro-Montes
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Sebastian Sebulonsen 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Rav van den Berg 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
61%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Kristoffer Lund
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Midfielders
Jan Thielmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Tom Krauร 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Jakub Kamiลski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Linton Maina 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Ragnar Ache
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Marius Bรผlter
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Ron-Robert Zieler
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cenk รzkacar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
รsac Bergmann Jรณhannesson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Martel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Huseinbaลกiฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Said El Mala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fynn Schenten
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssoupha Niang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2025 | 1. FC Kรถln | 4 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 05/04/2024 | 1. FC Kรถln | 0 - 0 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Cologne Stadium |
| 12/17/2023 | SC Freiburg | 2 - 0 | 1. FC Kรถln | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 04/29/2023 | 1. FC Kรถln | 0 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 11/06/2022 | SC Freiburg | 2 - 0 | 1. FC Kรถln | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 02/05/2022 | 1. FC Kรถln | 1 - 0 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
08/31/2025
05/04/2024
12/17/2023
04/29/2023
11/06/2022
02/05/2022
SC Freiburg Win
1. FC Kรถln Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 19 GD: +56
P: 19 GD: +21
P: 19 GD: +18
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 19 GD: +10
P: 19 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: -3
P: 19 GD: -6
P: 19 GD: -4
P: 19 GD: -9
P: 21 GD: -14
P: 19 GD: -14
P: 19 GD: -11
P: 19 GD: -16
P: 19 GD: -11
P: 19 GD: -15
P: 19 GD: -25
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
SC Freiburg
1. FC Kรถln
SC Freiburg
1. FC Kรถln
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Freiburg Edge Kรถln in Europa-Park-Stadion Battle
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. A whirlwind sequence of goals and a standout performance from their young goalkeeper allowed Freiburg to overcome a persistent Kรถln side in a match of relentless attacking football.
Chaos and Instant Response
The opening exchange at the Europa-Park-Stadion was defined by a frantic Intensity that left the spectators breathless. In the 10th minute, disaster struck for the hosts as M. Rosenfelder inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, gifting 1. FC Kรถln a shock lead. However, the celebrations for the visitors were short-lived. In a remarkable display of resilience, the SC Freiburg responded within seconds. A swift attacking move orchestrated by Y. Suzuki found D. Scherhant, who leveled the scores in the 11th minute. This rapid-fire exchange transformed the pitch into a shooting gallery, with both teams abandoning cautious tactics in favor of a direct, aggressive approach that promised more goals to come.
The Matanovic Moment
While Kรถln edged possession with 52%, they lacked the defensive Balance required to contain Freiburgโs counter-attacking threats. As the first half drew to a close, the momentum shifted decisively. In the 44th minute, I. Matanovic found space in the box to convert a cross from M. Ginter, giving Freiburg a 2-1 lead heading into the interval. The match stats told the story of the offensive pressure, with a barrage of 31 total shots attempted between the two sides. Freiburgโs ability to convert their chances inside the box proved to be the difference, as Kรถlnโs 18 attempts often lacked the clinical edge needed to beat a disciplined defensive line led by the veteran Ginter.
Atubolu Secures the Stakes
The match reached peak Stakes in the final half-hour. Freiburg had a golden opportunity to put the game to bed in the 66th minute when they were awarded a penalty, but Matanovic failed to convert, leaving the door open for a Kรถln comeback. The visitors piled on the pressure, earning five corners and peppering the goal with late efforts. However, Noah Atubolu rose to the occasion, producing four crucial saves to preserve the lead. His composure under late aerial pressure was vital as Freiburg retreated to protect their slim advantage. This hard-fought victory propels Freiburg to 7th in the Bundesliga standings, while Kรถln remains stagnant in 10th, lamenting a match where their possession dominance failed to yield points.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Noah Atubolu the turning point?
Actually, Igor Matanovic missed the penalty. Atubolu was the hero at the other end, making four saves to ensure Freiburg kept their 2-1 lead intact.
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.
A Mid-Table Tussle for Momentum
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. This clash is a classic litmus test for two clubs trying to prove they belong in the European conversation rather than the bottom half.
The Setup
On January 25, 2026, the Europa-Park Stadion hosts a match with significant Stakes for the Bundesliga standings. SC Freiburg enters the weekend in 9th place, just three points ahead of 1. FC Kรถln. Both teams have struggled for defensive consistency, conceding a combined 59 goals this season. Freiburgโs Form (LWWDL) suggests a team that can beat anyone on their day but lacks the Balance to maintain a winning streak. Meanwhile, Kรถln arrives with a massive Stars boost from Alessio Castro-Montes, who has been an assist machine recently.
Key Battle
With no specific individual marquee matchups identified, the game will be won or lost in the tactical discipline of the respective midfields. Freiburgโs home unit, led by M. Rรถhl, will look to dominate possession and exploit Kรถlnโs tendency to leave gaps when they press high. On the other side, Kรถln will rely on the shot-stopping brilliance of Marvin Schwรคbe, who has been keeping them in matches with an average of 4.0 saves per game. It is a battle of Freiburg's structural efficiency against Kรถln's individual moments of brilliance.
Our Prediction
Freiburg remains the favorite with a 51.2% win probability. Their ability to find goals from various sources should eventually break down a Kรถln side that has lost eight times this season. Expect a competitive affair where Kรถlnโs Linton Maina causes problems on the break, but the hosts' superior Form at home should guide them to a 2-1 victory.