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FC Köln

2. Bundesliga - 2024/2025

FC Köln Playing Style Analysis

FC Köln employs a balanced approach across all areas playing style in the 2. Bundesliga, earning an overall performance rating of 70.0/100. This tactical approach has been analyzed across 34 matches in the 2024/2025 season.

Key Tactical Strengths

FC Köln's primary strengths lie in open play attacking (97.4% percentile), set piece threat (75.3% percentile), defensive solidity (94.1% percentile) . These metrics position them among the top performers in the 2. Bundesliga for these aspects of play.

Areas for Tactical Development

Analysis reveals opportunities for improvement in clinical finishing (8.2% percentile) . These represent the primary focus areas for FC Köln's tactical development.

FC Köln 2024/2025 Season Performance

In the 2024/2025 2. Bundesliga season, FC Köln has been analyzed across 34 matches, providing comprehensive insights into their tactical approach and performance levels.

The team averages 1.94 expected goals (xG) per match, indicating their attacking threat level in the 2. Bundesliga.

With an average 52.9% ball possession, FC Köln demonstrates their preferred tempo and control style in matches.

Team Playing Style

Playing Style Analysis

Balanced approach across all areas

Overall Performance Rating: 70.0/100
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Key Strengths:
  • Open Play Attacking (97.4%)
  • Set Piece Threat (75.3%)
  • Defensive Solidity (94.1%)
Areas for Improvement:
  • Clinical Finishing (8.2%)

Team Performance Analytics

Season Overview

Games Analyzed 34
Avg xG per Game 1.94
Avg Possession 52.9%

Last 10 Games

Games Analyzed 10
Avg xG per Game 2.33
Avg Possession 54.2%

League Comparison

Expected Goals (xG)
1.94 vs 1.45
94%
+33.6%
Non-Penalty xG
1.80 vs 1.33
100%
+35.6%
Expected Goals on Target
1.68 vs 1.50
76%
+11.6%
Goals per Game
1.6 vs 1.6
41%
-4.3%
Total Shots
16.8 vs 13.3
100%
+26.1%
Shots on Target
5.3 vs 4.6
82%
+15.8%
Shots Inside Box
10.9 vs 8.6
100%
+26.7%
Big Chances Created
3.3 vs 2.4
82%
+39.2%
Big Chances Missed
2.5 vs 1.6
100%
+59.6%
Assists
1.3 vs 1.2
71%
+11.6%
Key Passes
12.4 vs 9.5
100%
+30.7%
Possession %
52.9 vs 49.8
76%
+6.1%
Total Passes
464 vs 415
88%
+11.9%
Successful Passes
382 vs 337
82%
+13.4%
Pass Accuracy %
81.6 vs 79.8
71%
+2.2%
Long Passes
37.9 vs 42.1
18%
-10.0%
Successful Long Passes
23.8 vs 25.1
35%
-5.0%
Total Attacks
103.1 vs 91.1
100%
+13.1%
Dangerous Attacks
54.1 vs 42.8
100%
+26.2%
Corners
6.4 vs 5.1
100%
+25.2%
Total Crosses
21.9 vs 18.6
88%
+18.1%
Accurate Crosses
5.5 vs 4.8
71%
+14.0%
Successful Dribbles
5.5 vs 6.8
6%
-19.4%
Tackles
16.1 vs 16.3
47%
-0.8%
Interceptions
8.6 vs 8.5
59%
+1.2%
Duels Won
48.7 vs 49.0
47%
-0.8%
Fouls Committed
12.2 vs 11.8
65%
+3.5%
Offsides
2.2 vs 1.6
94%
+37.1%
Expected Goals Against
1.19 vs 1.49
6%
-20.5%
Expected Goal Difference
1.15 vs -0.07
100%
-1823.2%
Shooting Performance
-0.26 vs 0.06
0%
-552.7%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.20 vs 0.08
71%
+152.4%
Expected Goals (xG)
2.33 vs 1.45
L10
+60.9%
Non-Penalty xG
2.02 vs 1.33
L10
+52.1%
Expected Goals on Target
1.78 vs 1.50
L10
+18.7%
Goals per Game
1.6 vs 1.6
L10
-1.8%
Total Shots
17.5 vs 13.3
L10
+31.4%
Shots on Target
5.4 vs 4.6
L10
+17.5%
Shots Inside Box
10.3 vs 8.6
L10
+20.3%
Big Chances Created
4.5 vs 2.4
L10
+87.9%
Big Chances Missed
3.3 vs 1.6
L10
+110.7%
Assists
1.1 vs 1.2
L10
-7.0%
Key Passes
13.5 vs 9.5
L10
+42.1%
Possession %
54.2 vs 49.8
L10
+8.8%
Total Passes
444 vs 415
L10
+6.9%
Successful Passes
370 vs 337
L10
+9.7%
Pass Accuracy %
83.3 vs 79.8
L10
+4.4%
Long Passes
52.5 vs 42.1
L10
+24.7%
Successful Long Passes
24.9 vs 25.1
L10
-0.7%
Total Attacks
92.2 vs 91.1
L10
+1.2%
Dangerous Attacks
53.7 vs 42.8
L10
+25.4%
Corners
6.2 vs 5.1
L10
+21.1%
Total Crosses
23.7 vs 18.6
L10
+27.5%
Accurate Crosses
5.9 vs 4.8
L10
+21.7%
Successful Dribbles
6.1 vs 6.8
L10
-10.6%
Tackles
16.0 vs 16.3
L10
-1.7%
Interceptions
8.8 vs 8.5
L10
+3.0%
Duels Won
50.9 vs 49.0
L10
+3.8%
Fouls Committed
11.8 vs 11.8
L10
-0.2%
Offsides
1.3 vs 1.6
L10
-20.3%
Expected Goals Against
1.39 vs 1.49
L10
-7.0%
Expected Goal Difference
2.03 vs -0.07
L10
-3138.9%
Shooting Performance
-0.55 vs 0.06
L10
-1054.5%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.62 vs 0.08
L10
+706.6%

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Last 5 Results

18 May 2025
FC Köln 4 - 0 Kaiserslautern
09 May 2025
Nürnberg 1 - 2 FC Köln
03 May 2025
FC Köln 1 - 1 Jahn Regensburg
27 Apr 2025
Hannover 96 1 - 0 FC Köln
20 Apr 2025
FC Köln 3 - 1 Preußen Münster

FC Köln Frequently Asked Questions

What is FC Köln's playing style?

FC Köln employs a balanced approach across all areas playing style in the 2. Bundesliga, with a performance rating of 70.0/100 based on comprehensive tactical analysis.

How many players are in FC Köln's squad?

FC Köln's current squad consists of 31 players across all positions in the 2024/2025 2. Bundesliga season.

What are FC Köln's recent results?

FC Köln's most recent match was FC Köln 4-0 Kaiserslautern on May 18, 2025.

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