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90'
+ 5
Full-time: Braunschweig 1-2 Cologne
Cologne acted like a top team in the second half, doing only what was necessary and keeping a clean sheet. Braunschweig showed great commitment, but the Lower Saxony side lacked precision in the final third. Ultimately, a deserved victory for the Billy Goats, who will spend the night at the top of the table.
Full-time
90'
+ 4
Szabó!
Köhler crosses from the right half-space into the penalty area. Szabó is unmarked there and heads the ball narrowly wide of the left post. That was the chance for the equaliser!
90'
+ 2
Tigges misses
The striker gets past Ba and takes a left-footed shot from the edge of the penalty area. The ball flies well over the bar.
90'
+ 1
Four minutes added time
Can Braunschweig find an equaliser in what time remains?
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.
89'
Substitution
89'
Substitution
88'
Ba too imprecise
The substitute crosses from the right with his left foot into the penalty area. The ball comes in a high arc into the box, but no teammate is in sight. Schwäbe plucks the ball out of the air.
84'
Paqarada!
After being played through by Tigges, the left wing-back strikes with his left foot from 18 metres out. The swerving shot comes flying in at tremendous speed and crashes against the left side of the crossbar.
82'
Side netting!
Braunschweig launch a quick attack down the right. Kaufmann is sent through on the right and plays a sharp ball into the penalty area to Szabó. He shoots with his right foot, but only finds the side netting.
82'
Debut for the new signing
Baas transferred from Sparta Rotterdam to Braunschweig during the week, and is now making his first appearance in Bundesliga 2.
82'
Substitution
80'
Hübers!
The centre-back gets to the ball in the penalty area after the ball is flicked on from a free-kick. He lets it drop from his chest onto his left foot and then nutmegs Hoffmann. Di Michele Sanchez clears it off the line!
79'
Köhler is suspended
The midfielder receives a yellow card for his foul on Martel and will consequently miss next week's match against Karlsruhe.
76'
Cologne at it again
Gazibegović crosses from the right with his left foot into the penalty area. Tigges rises highest but can't put enough power on his header. Hoffmann comfortably catches the attempt.
74'
Two new attacking players
The pacey Conteh and the experienced Kaufmann are expected to bring about the turnaround for Braunschweig.
74'
Substitution
74'
Substitution
70'
Gómez has a go
The American gets a shot off from the left side of the penalty area. However, the low ball goes straight into the arms of Schwäbe.
69'
Tactical substitution
Huseinbašić had only come on in the first half for the injured Kainz, but now has to make way for the pacey Maina.
69'
Substitution
Scoreline flipped
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64'
Tempelmann again
The midfielder gets another shot from the left-hand side, 19 metres from goal, with his left foot. Once again, the ball goes narrowly wide of the right post.
62'
Double substitution
Ba and Szabó provide fresh legs for the currently dominant Braunschweig.
62'
Substitution
62'
Substitution
60'
Tactical foul
Gómez stops a Cologne counter-attack by fouling Downs and receives a booking.
59'
Efficient Cologne
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
1
1.49
0.99
2
Goals
58'
Köhler tries his luck
The midfielder takes a direct right-footed shot from the free-kick, but it sails several metres over the crossbar.
57'
Good chance
Schmied and Hübers fail to clear the ball against Polter, Gómez gets hold of it and is then fouled on the left side near the penalty area. A free-kick is awarded to them from a dangerous position.
55'
Braunschweig's pressure phase
The Lions have come out of the dressing room with steam, but the final pass and finishing still lacked precision.
50'
Tempelmann!
The midfielder faces no pressure from opponents and is able to shoot with his left foot from 18 metres out. The low shot goes just wide of the right post and out for a goal kick.
48'
Great save!
Cologne launch a counter as Downs is sent on his way with a long ball. He breaks through, enters the penalty area and shoots with his left foot. Hoffmann rushes out of his goal and saves from close range, before Ivanov clears the ball.
46'
Play resumes!
Shortly after the restart, Paqarada slides into Gómez and is immediately cautioned.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 4
Half-time: Braunschweig 1-2 Cologne
Eintracht shocked the Billy Goats with their early goal, and Cologne needed a bit of time to find their way into the game, but gradually developed more dominance and eventually rewarded themselves with the equaliser and the lead. Braunschweig occasionally posed threats through counter-attacks and could have equalised. It remains exciting for the second half!
Half-time
45'
Blocked
Tempelmann has a bit of space and dribbles towards the Cologne penalty area. The midfielder then tries a left-footed shot from 18 metres out, but he hits Hübers who is positioned directly in front of him, and it goes out for a corner.
44'
Hübers sees yellow
The Cologne captain takes the ball away from Di Michele Sanchez before a throw-in, and receives a yellow.
Downs delighted
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41'
Play cannot continue
Kainz has to come off. Huseinbašić replaces him in central midfield.
41'
Substitution
39'
Woodwork!
Philippe plays a superb through ball, sending Gómez through on the right. The Braunschweig player enters the penalty area and shoots with his right foot – and the shot hits the outside of the right post. A brilliant counter-attack from the hosts.
38'
Kainz requires treatment
The Austrian collided with Bičakčić and stayed down.
36'
No more shots
Since scoring the opening goal, Eintracht haven't registered another shot.
34'
The first card
Philippe complains too loudly after a decision and kicks the ball away. As a result, he goes into the book.
34'
Downs draws level with Lemperle
The pair are now Cologne's top scorers with eight goals each this season – a 20-year-old and a 22-year-old are the Billy Goats' top striking partnership.
32'
On the road again
Downs now has eight goals for the season for Cologne. The striker's last goal on the road came exactly five months ago in the victory at Schalke.
30'
Comeback complete!
Paqarada delivers a corner from the right into the penalty area. Keeper Hoffmann goes for the ball with his left glove in the six-yard box, but sends it towards Hübers. Ivanov is forced to clear under pressure and plays it to the middle to Downs, who smashes the ball into the net with his left foot.
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.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
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.
28'
Cologne setting the tone
The visitors are controlling this match, circulating the ball well through their own ranks and looking for ways forward. Braunschweig are keeping the spaces tight in their own half, but are rarely managing to push forward now.
Game on!
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24'
Too imprecise
Martel dribbles with the ball through the centre and then plays it to the left into the path of Paqarada. The left-back's cross flies in a high arc into the penalty area but doesn't reach a teammate. A throw-in follows for the home side.
21'
Slight advantage for FC
Possession (%)
4753
18'
Hardworking Tigges
The striker is one of the most noticeable players on the pitch, covering a great deal of ground and working well against the ball.
15'
It's been a while
That was Martel's second goal of the season. His last one dates back to Matchday 6 and the 1-1 draw against Düsseldorf.
14'
SituationGoal
ReviewPrevious handball?
DecisionGoal
13'
Cologne rewarded!
The Rhinelanders refuse to let Braunschweig out of their own half and quickly move the ball into Eintracht's penalty area. Downs secures the ball and gets it to Martel, who turns and slots it into the bottom left corner with his left boot.
13'
Köln piling on the pressure
The visitors are now establishing themselves in Braunschweig's defensive third. However, a corner from Paqarada is cleared by Philippe.
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.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
The home team celebrates
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9'
Braunschweig stands firm
The home side are allowing the Billy Goats to come forward a bit, but they're giving the visitors very little space in their own half: There's no real way through to the final third for Cologne.
6'
Downs!
Tigges threads a lovely ball with the outside of his left foot behind the Braunschweig defence. Downs sprints into the space and shoots with his right foot from the right side of the penalty area. The shot whistles just past the left post and out for a goal kick.
4'
Braunschweig's lightning start
Braunschweig scored their fastest goal of the season, while for Cologne, it was the quickest goal they conceded.
3'
The quick response
Kainz has plenty of space on the right and uses it to deliver a cross for Tigges at the far post. He volleys from six metres out but shoots well wide.
2'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
1'
The early lead!
Eintracht are awarded a free kick on the right wing. From there, Köhler delivers the ball at mid-height into the penalty area. The ball bounces through the box, is flicked on by Philippe, and in the goal area, Bičakčić scores from close range to make it 1-0.
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.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
1'
The ball is rolling!
The home side kick off.
Kick-off!
Never again is always! 21st 'Remembrance Day in German Football'
80 years ago, on 27 January 1945, the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp was liberated. German football has been commemorating this event for more than 20 years, remembering the people persecuted, deported and murdered by the Nazis on matchdays around 27 January.
A look at the benches
Braunschweig's new signings Mohamed Dräger (arrived from Basel) and Julian Baas (Sparta Rotterdam) have walked right into the squad, but are initially on the bench. For Cologne, Denis Huseinbašić and Luca Waldschmidt are back in the squad, but top-scorer Tim Lemperle is missing.
Tigges is back!
For Tigges, this is his first start in 2024/25, after eleven substitute appearances. He last started on Matchday 34 of the previous season, scoring Cologne's final Bundesliga goal in the 1-4 defeat at Heidenheim.
One change
There's a change for Cologne following their 1-0 victory against SV Elversberg: target man Tigges starts in place of pacey dribbler Maina.
Two changes
Compared to the 1-1 draw in Magdeburg, there are two changes for Eintracht: Ivanov and Polter start in place of Jaeckel and Szabó, who both take a seat on the bench.
Cologne's starting XI
Schwäbe - Schmied, Hübers, Heintz - Gazibegović, Martel, Ljubicic, Paqarada - Kainz - Tigges, Downs
Eintracht's starting XI
Hoffmann - Ivanov, Bičakčić, Ehlers - Rittmüller, Tempelmann, Köhler, Gómez, Di Michele Sanchez - Philippe, Polter
What Daniel Scherning says
"We see an opportunity to win our first match of this calendar year at home in our stadium. There's no question that we need a consistently top-level performance for the full 90+ minutes to make sure we take all three points here."
New backup for the Billygoats
Cologne have strengthened their goalkeeping squad. Anthony Racioppi from Hull City joins as their number two. The 26-year-old keeper will play for Cologne on loan until the end of the season, with the club also securing a purchase option for the summer.
Wäschenbach moves to Karlsruhe
Meiko Wäschenbach has left Cologne and transferred to Karlsruhe. The 21-year-old signed a contract with the second-division club on Thursday afternoon.
Gerhard Struber on Braunschweig
"Braunschweig has repeatedly demonstrated how good they can be. We need to push ourselves to the limit to secure the three important points."
Schmid transfers from Cologne to Aue
Striker Maximilian Schmid leaves Cologne during the winter break and joins third-tier club FC Erzgebirge Aue.
New winger for the Lions
Eintracht Braunschweig have signed Mohamed Dräger. The 28-year-old wide man was most recently under contract with FC Basel, and has now signed a deal with the Lions until 30 June 2026. Dräger will wear the number 2 shirt.
Urbig leaves Cologne
The Billygoats have sold goalkeeper Jonas Urbig to Bayern Munich. The talented keeper made eleven competitive appearances for Cologne in the first half of the season before losing his starting position to Marvin Schwäbe.
New midfielder for the Lions
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The last encounter in Braunschweig
The two teams last met in Braunschweig in August 2012. Ermin Bičakčić was already part of the squad when Braunschweig won the second division clash 1-0 thanks to a goal from Orhan Ademi.
Good memories of the reverse fixture
In the first leg, Cologne celebrated their highest victory of the season with a 5-0 win against Eintracht Braunschweig.
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