Saturday Evening Showdown: Hertha BSC Takes on 1. FC Köln in 2nd Bundesliga
1. FC Cologne hosts Hertha BSC in an evening match - Hertha Become Participants in the Initial Stage of the Cologne Cup Competition
Get ready for an exciting clash as Hertha BSC heads to 1. FC Köln tonight at 8:30 PM (Sky and Sport 1). With a historical rivalry dating back to their 64 meetings in the top tier, this match carries a rich legacy of top-flight football.
Currently, 1. FC Köln sits comfortably at the top of the 2nd Bundesliga heading into the 28th matchday, painting a promising picture for a return to the Bundesliga. On the other hand, Hertha's promotion dreams have largely evaporated, and under interim coach Andre Mijatović, the team continues to battle relegation. Nevertheless, victories against Eintracht Braunschweig and Karlsruhe SC have carved a small safety net for the club.
Hertha's record against Cologne is less inspiring, with six losses in the last nine encounters, two draws, and just one win. However, Mijatović remains defiant, stating, "We're playing the league leaders on Saturday at 8:30 PM - we don't need any more motivation than that."
The Historical Rivalry
- Over the years, these traditional clubs have clashed 33 times overall. Hertha has claimed victory in away games 16 times, while Cologne has secured 12 home wins, and there have been 5 draws. Hertha has scored 48 goals, and Cologne has countered with 42[3].
- In the past 18 meetings at Cologne's home ground, Hertha has secured 8 victories, while Cologne has won 7 and drawn 3[5].
- When it comes to recent dominance, Cologne has won 6 of the last 10 matches, while Hertha has emerged victorious in just 2[1].
Recent Performances
- As of the 2024/2025 season, Cologne leads the 2. Bundesliga with 50 points from 27 matches, having won 15 games. Hertha is in 13th place with 32 points from the same number of matches, notching 9 wins[2][5].
- The most recent match between these teams took place on December 4, 2024, with Cologne securing a 2-1 win[1].
- In terms of recent form,
- Cologne has won two, drawn one, and lost two in their last five games[2].
- Hertha has also won two, drawn one, and lost two in their last five outings[2].
- Furthermore, Cologne tends to score more in the latter part of the second half, while Hertha often concedes early in the second half[2].
Statistical Breakdown
- Cologne averages 1.56 goals per match, while Hertha scores about 1.52 goals per game[1].
- Cologne concedes approximately 1.19 goals per game, compared to Hertha's 1.63[1].
- Hertha BSC enjoy a slightly higher ball possession percentage at 53.7%, compared to Cologne's 52.78%[1].
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, considering that the 1. FC Köln vs Hertha BSC match tonight at 8:30 PM, carried on Sky and Sport 1, follows a historical rivalry. Historically, Hertha has secured 16 away wins and 2 draws in their 33 meetings with Cologne, but their record against Cologne in the last nine encounters is less inspiring, with six losses, two draws, and just one win. Nevertheless, victories against Eintracht Braunschweig and Karlsruhe SC have carved a small safety net for Hertha as they battle relegation.
