1. FC Köln vs SV Elversberg: prediction and stats
BundesligaRegular Season - 11Kick-off on November 28, 2026 at 02:30 PM (UTC)RheinEnergieSTADION, Köln
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).
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.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Würzburger Kickers(away) | 2-1 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Real Sociedad(home) | 2-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Hertha BSC(home) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Bergisch Gladbach(away) | 8-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 16, 2026 | Bayern München(away) | 1-5 | Bundesliga |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | MSV Duisburg(away) | 3-1 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Lorient(home) | 4-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Mallorca(away) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Strasbourg(away) | 5-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | NEC Nijmegen(away) | 1-0 | Friendlies 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).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2025 | 1. FC Köln 1-0 SV Elversberg | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 10, 2024 | SV Elversberg 2-2 1. FC Köln | 2. Bundesliga |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 1. FC Köln 2-1 SV Elversberg | Friendlies 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.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. FC Köln | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1 | 13/15 | 12/15 |
| SV Elversberg | 2.5 | 1.2 | 4 | 11/15 | 11/15 |
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.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1. FC Köln | 34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 49 | 63 | 32 |
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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