SV Elversberg 2-2 1. FC Köln – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates SV Elversberg at 49% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as SV Elversberg face 1. FC Köln.
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Full Analysis
URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde plays host to SV Elversberg versus 1. FC Köln in 2. Bundesliga (matchday 2). Kick-off: Saturday 10 August 2024 at 13:00 UK time.
Form & Momentum
SV Elversberg have collected 0.90 PPG across their last 10 games: 2W 3D 5L. Last five: L W L L D. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.20 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.20 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%).
At home, SV Elversberg have gone 3W 3D 4L in their last 10 home games (1.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game.
1. FC Köln (all games): 2W 3D 5L across their last 10 — 0.90 points per game. Last five: D D W L L. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 2.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.00 per game is a high rate — their defence has been exposed regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
On the road, 1. FC Köln have gone 0W 6D 4L in their last 10 away fixtures (0.60 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
A near-identical PPG reading — 0.90 for SV Elversberg, 0.90 for 1. FC Köln — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
Trading & In-Play
SV Elversberg — key trading statistics (last 35 games, 17 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 76% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; of the 10 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 30%; of the 13 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 31%; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 37%; they fail to score in 31% of games.
1. FC Köln — key trading statistics (last 35 games, 17 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 59% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 87% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; of the 11 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 27%; BTTS occurs in 59% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 29% of games (away games); they fail to score in 40% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — SV Elversberg 60% versus 1. FC Köln 54%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (SV Elversberg 66% | 1. FC Köln 37%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects SV Elversberg 1.70 xG and 1. FC Köln 1.20 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: SV Elversberg attack 0.963 / defence 1.073 | 1. FC Köln attack 0.850 / defence 1.150. League average goals — home 1.533 / away 1.320. Data: built from SV Elversberg's last 35 games and 1. FC Köln's last 1. Some of those games are older results, so treat these probabilities as directional rather than precise.
Result probabilities: SV Elversberg 49% | Draw 25% | 1. FC Köln 27%. Fair-value odds: SV Elversberg 2.06 | Draw 4.05 | 1. FC Köln 3.74. SV Elversberg hold a narrow Poisson edge at 49% — the draw (25%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 55% | BTTS Yes probability 58% | Total xG 2.90. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 55% — the 2.90 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 58% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, SV Elversberg are the pick at 49% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 25% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on SV Elversberg if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.90 combined xG gives a 55% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (SV Elversberg's last 10 home games and 1. FC Köln's last 10 away games) averaging 2.8 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 58%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: SV Elversberg 50% (last 10 home games) | 1. FC Köln 70% (last 10 away games).
The Poisson model's sample (SV Elversberg 35 games, 1. FC Köln 1) includes some older results, so its projections carry extra uncertainty — weight recent form and the odds accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: SV Elversberg vs 1. FC Köln | Competition: 2. Bundesliga, matchday 2 | Venue: URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde • Kick-off: Saturday 10 August 2024 at 13:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: SV Elversberg 49% | Draw 25% | 1. FC Köln 27% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 55% (Under 45%) | BTTS Yes 58% (No 42%) | xG SV Elversberg 1.70 / 1. FC Köln 1.20 • Poisson strength factors: SV Elversberg attack 0.963 / def 1.073 | 1. FC Köln attack 0.850 / def 1.150 | league avg home 1.533 / away 1.320 • Poisson stance: SV Elversberg (49%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.70
SV Elversberg xG
Expected Goals
1.20
1. FC Köln xG
58%
BTTS
79%
Over 1.5
55%
Over 2.5
33%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ SV Elversberg vs 1. FC Köln FAQs
What time does SV Elversberg vs 1. FC Köln kick off?
SV Elversberg vs 1. FC Köln kicked off at 13:00 UK time on Saturday 10 August 2024 at URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde.
What was the final score in SV Elversberg vs 1. FC Köln?
SV Elversberg 2 - 2 1. FC Köln.
Where is SV Elversberg vs 1. FC Köln being played?
The match is being played at URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde.
What competition is SV Elversberg vs 1. FC Köln part of?
SV Elversberg vs 1. FC Köln is a 2. Bundesliga fixture (matchday 2) (Germany).
Who is favourite to win SV Elversberg vs 1. FC Köln?
Our statistical model gives SV Elversberg a 49% chance of winning, 1. FC Köln a 27% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making SV Elversberg the favourite.
Will both teams score in SV Elversberg vs 1. FC Köln?
Our model estimates a 58% probability that both SV Elversberg and 1. FC Köln will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will SV Elversberg vs 1. FC Köln have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 55%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates SV Elversberg's attack at 0.96x the league average against 1. FC Köln's defence at 1.15x — combine the two and it projects 1.70 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — 1. FC Köln's attack (0.85x) against SV Elversberg's defence (1.07x) — and the away total comes out at 1.20.
These ratings are built from SV Elversberg's last 35 games and 1. FC Köln's last 1, a sample that still includes some older results.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 12.7% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.5%), 2-0 (7.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 30% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
SV Elversberg Win
49%
2.06
25%
4.05
27%
3.74
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.2%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.5%
Home win
1 – 0
9.3%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.70
SV Elversberg xG
Total xG
2.90
1.20
1. FC Köln xG
2.06
49%
Home win
4.05
25%
Draw
3.74
27%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
55%
Over 2.5
1.82
45%
Under 2.5
2.22
33%
Over 3.5
3.03
67%
Under 3.5
1.49
17%
Over 4.5
5.88
83%
Under 4.5
1.20
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
58%
BTTS Yes
1.74
42%
BTTS No
2.36
Clean Sheet
30%
3.33
18%
5.46
Win to Nil
15%
6.86
5%
20.45
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 9.3 | 11.2 | 6.8 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.9 | 9.5 | 5.7 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ SV Elversberg vs 1. FC Köln Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for SV Elversberg vs 1. FC Köln?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.7%.
How many goals are SV Elversberg and 1. FC Köln expected to score?
The model projects 1.70 expected goals for SV Elversberg and 1.20 for 1. FC Köln, a combined total of 2.90.
How confident is the prediction model for SV Elversberg vs 1. FC Köln?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 49%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 35 outings, SV Elversberg have picked up 1.26 PPG on a 12W 8D 15L record — L-W-L-L-D across the most recent five.
1. FC Köln's form line: 5W 12D 18L from 35 games, 0.77 PPG, last five D-D-W-L-L.
Put side by side, SV Elversberg are the form team by 0.49 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against 1. FC Köln.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, SV Elversberg have posted 1.29 PPG from their last 17 home games (6W 4D 7L).
On the road, 1. FC Köln have gone 1W 8D 8L from their last 17 away games — 0.65 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, SV Elversberg come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
SV Elversberg are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game recently; 1. FC Köln are on 0.83 scored and 1.77 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: SV Elversberg have seen both teams score in 60% of their recent games.
Last 35 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
SV Elversberg
Early Season
1. FC Köln
Early Season
SV Elversberg (Home) vs 1. FC Köln (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
SV Elversberg
Early Season
1. FC Köln
Early Season
❓ SV Elversberg vs 1. FC Köln Form FAQs
What form are SV Elversberg and 1. FC Köln in coming into this match?
SV Elversberg have gone 12W 8D 15L in their last 35 games (1.26 PPG), while 1. FC Köln have gone 5W 12D 18L in their last 35 (0.77 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — SV Elversberg at home or 1. FC Köln away?
SV Elversberg's home record (1.29 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — SV Elversberg at home: 1.29 PPG; 1. FC Köln away: 0.65 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
Our data holds 2 H2H matches between SV Elversberg and 1. FC Köln, the earliest from August 2024. All of them came in 2. Bundesliga. The most recent in our data was on 25 January 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
0
SV Elversberg
1
Draws
1
1. FC Köln
Recent Meetings
❓ SV Elversberg vs 1. FC Köln H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between SV Elversberg and 1. FC Köln?
Across the 2 head-to-head matches in our data, SV Elversberg have won 0, 1. FC Köln have won 1, and 1 has been drawn.
When did SV Elversberg and 1. FC Köln last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 25 January 2025: 1. FC Köln 1-0 SV Elversberg.
Who has won more matches between SV Elversberg and 1. FC Köln?
1. FC Köln have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from the 2 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
SV Elversberg are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
1. FC Köln see a goal before the break in 59% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 40% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — SV Elversberg 53%, 1. FC Köln 59% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 65% (SV Elversberg) and 29% (1. FC Köln).
On the defensive side: SV Elversberg have failed to score in 41% of games; 1. FC Köln in 35%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = SV Elversberg home games / 1. FC Köln away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ SV Elversberg vs 1. FC Köln Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in SV Elversberg and 1. FC Köln matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 53% of SV Elversberg's games and 59% of 1. FC Köln's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are SV Elversberg and 1. FC Köln matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 65% of SV Elversberg's recent games and 29% of 1. FC Köln's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do SV Elversberg and 1. FC Köln matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 76% of SV Elversberg's recent matches and 59% of 1. FC Köln's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
SV Elversberg and 1. FC Köln share the spoils in a 2-2 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
SV Elversberg and 1. FC Köln finished level at 2-2 at URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde, Regular Season - 2, in the 2. Bundesliga. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting SV Elversberg 1.70 xG and 1. FC Köln 1.20 xG, a combined 2.90. The scoreboard read 2-2 for 4 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of SV Elversberg attack 0.96 / defence 1.07 against 1. FC Köln attack 0.85 / defence 1.15, drawn from 35/1 games (Blended).
On the result, the model split it SV Elversberg 49% | Draw 25% | 1. FC Köln 27%, with SV Elversberg to win its most likely call at 49%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 25% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 55%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 79% and landed. Over 3.5 was 33% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 58% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 51% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (SV Elversberg 66%, 1. FC Köln 37%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 57%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
SV Elversberg's trading profile (35 games, 17 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 60% of their matches — today it did.
1. FC Köln's trading profile (35 games, 17 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, SV Elversberg arrived the stronger side — 1.26 PPG against 0.77. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. 1. FC Köln (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.76 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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