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VfL Bochum vs 1. FC Köln: result 0-2 and analysis

2. BundesligaMatchday 1Kick-off on August 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum

VfL Bochum
0-2
1. FC Köln

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What was the result of VfL Bochum vs 1. FC Köln?

1. FC Köln won 0-2 on August 4, 2018.

Goalscorers

  • 44′M. Leitsch1. FC Köln (o.g.)
  • 59′R. Czichos1. FC Köln

Official lineup for VfL Bochum vs 1. FC Köln

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

VfL Bochum

4-2-3-1
  1. 27M. Pantović
  1. 16L. Hinterseer
  2. 17R. Kruse
  3. 8A. Losilla
  1. 23R. Tesche
  2. 13S. Sam
  1. 29M. Leitsch
  2. 18J. Gyamerah
  3. 3Danilo Soares
  4. 2T. Hoogland
  1. 1M. Riemann

1. FC Köln

4-1-4-1
  1. 19S. Guirassy
  1. 15J. Córdoba
  2. 20S. Özcan
  3. 13L. Schaub
  4. 14J. Hector
  1. 24D. Drexler
  1. 17C. Clemens
  2. 7M. Risse
  3. 22Jorge Meré
  4. 5R. Czichos
  1. 1T. Horn
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, VfL Bochum have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; 1. FC Köln have 2, 4 and 9.

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

VfL Bochum
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
May 13, 2018SSV Jahn Regensburg(home)1-12. Bundesliga
May 6, 2018Union Berlin(away)1-32. Bundesliga
Apr 27, 2018Erzgebirge Aue(home)2-12. Bundesliga
Apr 20, 2018SpVgg Greuther Fürth(away)1-12. Bundesliga
Apr 13, 20181. FC Kaiserslautern(home)3-22. Bundesliga
1. FC Köln
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
May 12, 2018VfL Wolfsburg(away)1-4Bundesliga
May 5, 2018Bayern München(home)1-3Bundesliga
Apr 28, 2018SC Freiburg(away)2-3Bundesliga
Apr 22, 2018FC Schalke 04(home)2-2Bundesliga
Apr 14, 2018Hertha BSC(away)1-2Bundesliga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 4 meetings: 2 VfL Bochum wins, 0 draws, 2 1. FC Köln wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 21, 20141. FC Köln 3-1 VfL Bochum2. Bundesliga
Nov 10, 2013VfL Bochum 1-0 1. FC Köln2. Bundesliga
May 4, 2013VfL Bochum 2-1 1. FC Köln2. Bundesliga
Nov 23, 20121. FC Köln 3-1 VfL Bochum2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: 1. FC Köln vs VfL Bochum on Apr 21, 2014

How many goals should we expect?

VfL Bochum score 1.3 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; 1. FC Köln score 1.4 and concede 2.5.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
VfL Bochum1.31.139/156/15
1. FC Köln1.42.5113/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
8VfL Bochum11425111314

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