Highlights
S. Jablonski
Cologne take the spoils!
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Full-time
90'
+ 2
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
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As it stands
Hertha will need to win their last two Bundesliga games of the season - at home to Bochum next week, then away to Wolfsburg - if they are to have a chance of staying up. If Schalke beat Bayern tomorrow, the highest Hertha will be able to finish is in the relegation play-off spot in 16th. But they would also need results to go against Stuttgart and Bochum. In short: they're not down yet, but need to win soon.
84'
Substitution
82'
Five star Cologne
Another cross from the right isn't dealt with by the visitors, allowing Huseinbasic to rifle in from close range!
81'
SituationGoal
ReviewHandball?
DecisionGoal
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
80'
Trigger happy
Goal attempts
12off target
14on target
5off target
3on target
80'
Substitution
78'
Woodwork again!
Christensen gets down well to his right to save a shot from range, with Tigges smashing the rebound onto the crossbar!
First brace
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73'
Win Probability
Win Probability
This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange
38'
23 %
72'
98 %
71'
Double change
Baumgart reacts to his side's goal by bringing on some fresh legs too, Huseinbasic and Kilian replacing Kainz and Schindler.
70'
Substitution
70'
Substitution
69'
Hübers again!
He's been threatening to get a second goal all game and now he has it - and in some style! Maina's cross from the left is met at the front post by the defender, who flicks it in with his heel! Stunning stuff!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
68'
Time ticking away
Time ticking away
1'
23.4 %
Now
2.3 %
Skhiri on fire
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64'
Almost an instant impact!
Hector gets caught in possession inside his own penalty area as Ngankam nips in to nick the ball off his toe. He pokes it at goal but a combination of Schwäbe and the crossbar keep it out!
62'
All change
Dardai has seen enough and is attempting to stem Cologne's momentum by making a triple change. Ngankam, Serdar and Mittelstädt are the fresh legs coming on.
61'
Substitution
61'
Substitution
61'
Substitution
60'
Hübers hits the woodwork!
Hertha are wobbling and ride their luck as Hübers' header rattles the frame of the goal!
59'
Defence to attack!
Hertha's free-kick is poor, going straight to Thielmann on the edge of the area. The Cologne attacker sprints the length of the field, plays a one-two and gets a shot away, but Christensen makes a huge save to keep it out!
58'
Dangerous position
Plattenhardt gets forward down the left but is fouled and Hertha get a free-kick in a dangerous position, wide on the left...
54'
Cologne not shying away
52'
Goalkeeper Efficiency of Oliver Christensen
Goalkeeper Efficiency
Goalkeeper Efficiency compares the number of saves a goalkeeper makes with his expected saves (xSaves). xSaves is calculated with the help of artificial intelligence. When a goalkeeper has a positive efficiency value, it means he has saved more shots than statistically expected.
1.2
Saves7
xSaves5.8
50'
And another
Schindler gets to the byline, again on the right, and absolutely smashes the ball across the face of goal. It only needs a touch to go in but there are no takers for it!
47'
Warning sign
Teasing cross from Thielmann on the right that Tigges stretches to get to, but misses by a whisker...
46'
Under way again
No changes from Hertha but Cologne have brought on Thielmann for Martel at the break.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 6
Substitution
Topsy turvy!
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Half-time
45'
+ 5
45'
+ 4
Hübers!
Almost a second for the Cologne defender, who is first to an in-swinging Kainz cross from the left, but his header bounces just wide.
45'
+ 2
Kainz goes close!
In the second of five added minutes at the end of this half, the ball sits up nicely for Kainz, who smashes at first-time effort at goal. It's well hit but straight at Christensen, who parries clear.
43'
Goals galore!
Cologne lead again! How much of a blow will this be for Hertha just before the interval? The Billy Goats break forward on the counter down the left, first through Tigges and then Maina. The latter squares the ball into the middle to the unmarked Skhiri, arriving into the box, and he places a low shot into the corner!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
42'
Statistical anomaly
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
2
0.84
0.38
2
Goals
39'
Level again!
Maina wins a free-kick down the Cologne left and Kainz swings in the ensuing set piece. Hübers meets it at the near post and glances a header in!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
34'
Turnaround!
Amazing scenes. They've been on the back foot for most of the game, but Hertha are now in front! Lukebakio scampers down the right to collect a long ball forward. He jinks inside and slips, but still has the wherewithal to flick the ball to Jovetic, who places a superb shot into the bottom corner!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
31'
Bossing it
Possession (%)
6337
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
26'
Chance for Schindler!
A free header at the back post for Schindler, who attempts to guide it back across goal, but Christensen sticks out a big paw to claw it away.
26'
Still favourites
Still favourites
1'
52.4 %
Now
48.4 %
24'
First change for Cologne
Off goes Selke now too, seemingly still feeling the impact of the challenge with Uremovic just before his goal. On comes Tigges in his stead.
24'
Substitution
Selke on a roll
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18'
Hertha are level!
Richter ties Schindler in knots down the Hertha left and when his cross-shot is blocked, Tousart drills in a thumping left-footed effort on the rebound. How important could that goal be?
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
15'
Wide from Hector!
Hertha's defence is cut open in the face of Cologne's pressure. The ball is worked to Hector on the edge of the penalty area but his shot is tipped around the post by Christensen.
13'
Next chance
That goal has allowed Cologne to puff out their chests and they're looking confident here. Martel has the team's next effort on goal but his header is off target.
12'
Early change
Uremovic is unable to continue following that challenge with Selke moments ago. He's replaced by Rogel in the centre of defence.
12'
Substitution
11'
Ruthless
Goal attempts
0off target
1on target
3off target
0on target
10'
Break in play
Selke and Uremovic both receive treatment after that aerial duel for the goal.
8'
Selke again!
What a header this is! Selke struck twice in the victory over Leverkusen last week and he's on the scoresheet again here against his former club! Martel's cross comes in from the right and Selke gets in between Uremovic and Kenny to head in at the back post!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
5'
First shot
A free-kick is floated into the box and the ball comes to Lukebakio at the back post. He jinks inside onto his preferred left boot, trying to find space for a shot. He eventually manages to do so, but it's blocked for a corner.
4'
Cologne trying to show who's boss
The hosts have hogged the ball so far, albeit without making any serious inroads into the Hertha half.
1'
Here we go!
Matchday 32 is up and running! Can Hertha get the points they so desperately crave?
Kick-off!
0:18
Watch: Schwäbe getting in the zone
0:31
Watch: Hertha out for warm-ups
Team news - Cologne
Baumgart, meanwhile, has made two changes to his team in the wake of last Friday's 2-1 triumph over neighbours Leverkusen. Eric Martel returns following suspension, with Benno Schmitz absent due to a one-match ban of his own. Elsewhere, Kingsley Schindler starts in place of Jan Thielmann.
Team news - Hertha
Pal Dardai has named an unchanged line-up following last week's much-needed win over VfB Stuttgart.
Milestone for Baumgart
Cologne boss Steffen Baumgart oversees his 100th Bundesliga game as a coach today.
0:09
Watch: Stage set in Cologne
Cologne starting XI
Schwäbe - Schindler, Hübers, Chabot, Hector (c) - Skhiri, Martel - Ljubicic, Maina, Kainz - Selke
Cologne subs
Horn, Pedersen, Kilian, Huseinbasic, Limnios, Lemperle, Thielmann, Olesen, Tigges
Hertha starting XI
Christensen - Kenny, Uremovic, Kempf, Plattenhardt (c) - Tousart, Dardai - Lukebakio, Niederlechner, Richter - Jovetic
Hertha subs
Ernst, Pekarik, Rogel, Mittelstädt, Serdar, Boetius, Boateng, Ngankam, Ejuke
Make your matchday predictions!
Baumgart could stick or twist
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Same again?
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Cologne: probable XI
Schwäbe - Schindler, Hübers, Chabot, Hector (c) - Skhiri, Martel - Thielmann, Maina, Kainz - Selke
Cologne: out
Dietz (cruciate ligament), Schmitz (suspended), Uth (pelvis)
Hertha: probable XI
Christensen - Kenny, Uremovic, Kempf, Plattenhardt (c) - Tousart, Dardai - Lukebakio, Niederlechner, Ngankam - Jovetic
Hertha: out
Jarstein (not considered), Nsona (knee), Sunjic (not considered)
On the night shift
Dardai told his video analysis team on Saturday evening that they had to work through the night in order to process the findings from the Stuttgart win - in the knowledge that his players had a reduced preparation time ahead of this Friday night's clash.
2:03
Battling win in Berlin
Hopeful Hertha
After five successive defeats saw them slump to the bottom of the Bundesliga, Hertha took a vital 2-1 home win over Stuttgart in a six-pointer on Saturday. A win in Cologne would bring them level on points with Stuttgart and Bochum - over Friday night at least - and further revive their survival hopes.
2:03
Derby delight
Cologne calm
Expect an appreciative atmosphere from the noisy Cologne faithful whatever the result in this one. Two Davie Selke goals last Friday not only sealed a derby win at in-form Leverkusen - they proved to be enough to secure Cologne's safety in the Bundesliga next season after Saturday's results had been fed into the table.
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