Match

1. FC Köln vs SV Elversberg: prediction and stats

BundesligaRegular Season - 11Kick-off on November 28, 2026 at 02:30 PM (UTC)RheinEnergieSTADION, Köln

1. FC KölnSV Elversberg

The Footlab model makes SV Elversberg the favourite at 38%, against 25% for a draw and 37% for 1. FC Köln. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win 1. FC Köln vs SV Elversberg?

A very open match: only 47 Elo points separate 1. FC Köln (2,048) and SV Elversberg (2,096).

1. FC Köln win37 %
Draw25 %
SV Elversberg win38 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, 1. FC Köln have 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats; SV Elversberg have 8, 4 and 3.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

1. FC Köln
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 24, 2026Würzburger Kickers(away)2-1DFB Pokal
Aug 8, 2026Real Sociedad(home)2-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 31, 2026Hertha BSC(home)2-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 23, 2026Bergisch Gladbach(away)8-0Friendlies Clubs
May 16, 2026Bayern München(away)1-5Bundesliga
SV Elversberg
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026MSV Duisburg(away)3-1DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026Lorient(home)4-1Friendlies Clubs
Aug 8, 2026Mallorca(away)1-1Friendlies Clubs
Aug 4, 2026Strasbourg(away)5-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026NEC Nijmegen(away)1-0Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 3 meetings: 2 1. FC Köln win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 SV Elversberg win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Jan 25, 20251. FC Köln 1-0 SV Elversberg2. Bundesliga
Aug 10, 2024SV Elversberg 2-2 1. FC Köln2. Bundesliga
Jul 24, 20211. FC Köln 2-1 SV ElversbergFriendlies Clubs

Last archived meeting: 1. FC Köln vs SV Elversberg on Jan 25, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

1. FC Köln score 2.0 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; SV Elversberg score 2.5 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
1. FC Köln2.01.9113/1512/15
SV Elversberg2.51.2411/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.

Final 2025-26 standings
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141. FC Köln3471116496332

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for 1. FC Köln vs SV Elversberg?
The Footlab model makes SV Elversberg the favourite at 38%, against 25% for a draw and 37% for 1. FC Köln.
Where and when is 1. FC Köln vs SV Elversberg played?
1. FC Köln vs SV Elversberg is played on November 28, 2026 at 02:30 PM (UTC) at RheinEnergieSTADION, in the Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 63% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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