Match Details
The match between 1.FC Köln and FC Heidenheim is scheduled to take place on January 13, 2024, at the RheinEnergieStadion. It is a Bundesliga fixture, with both teams vying for crucial points in the regular season. The odds currently favor 1.FC Köln with a local winner odd of 2.07.
Head-to-Head Comparison
These two teams have met twice before, with their most recent encounter ending in a draw. In their previous matches, 1.FC Köln emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-0. When facing each other, goals have been relatively scarce, with only three goals scored in total and no matches featuring more than three goals.
Team Form: 1.FC Köln
In recent matches across various competitions, 1.FC Köln has struggled to find consistent form. Out of their last six games, they have won just one and lost three. They have managed to secure two draws during this period as well. However, their goal-scoring record has been disappointing, with only five goals scored while conceding nine.
Currently positioned at the bottom of the Bundesliga standings in seventeenth place, 1.FC Köln has accumulated just ten points from sixteen matches played so far this season. Their goal difference stands at -18 after conceding twenty-eight goals while scoring only ten.
In their most recent match against Rot-weiss Essen in the Friendlies Clubs competition, they fought back from behind four times to salvage a draw in an eight-goal thriller that ended 4-4.
Team Form: FC Heidenheim
FC Heidenheim has displayed better form recently compared to their upcoming opponents. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have secured four wins and suffered just one defeat. They have also managed to earn a draw during this period. Their goal-scoring record has been impressive, with ten goals scored and six conceded.
Currently sitting in ninth place in the Bundesliga standings, FC Heidenheim has accumulated twenty points from sixteen matches. However, their goal difference is negative at -7 after conceding thirty-two goals while scoring twenty-five.
In their most recent match against SC Paderborn 07 in the Friendlies Clubs competition, FC Heidenheim emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline thanks to goals from Florian Pick and Kevin Sessa.
Key Players
For 1.FC Köln, striker Davie Selke has been a standout player recently, scoring four goals so far this season. In midfield, Florian Kainz has contributed three goals and one assist to the team’s cause.
FC Heidenheim relies on the attacking prowess of Tim Kleindienst, who leads the team’s scoring charts with eight goals. Midfielder Jan-Niklas Beste has been influential as well, contributing five goals and eight assists.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances and statistics gathered for both teams, it is evident that 1.FC Köln has struggled defensively, conceding more than twice as many goals as they have scored. FC Heidenheim, on the other hand, boasts a better defensive record but needs to improve their away form.
Considering these factors along with home advantage for 1.FC Köln and their previous head-to-head success against FC Heidenheim, it is likely that 1.FC Köln will emerge as winners in this match-up.
Prediction: 1.FC Köln 2-1 FC Heidenheim
Taking into account all the information provided above regarding team form, key players’ contributions and historical data between both teams; it is predicted that 1.FC Köln will secure a narrow victory over FC Heidenheim with a scoreline of 2-1.
