1. FC Köln XI @ Hamburger SV

1. FC Köln predicted lineup vs Hamburger SVMOST USED XI

1. FC Köln's expected lineup away at Hamburger SV in the BL1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: Schwäbe in goal, a back four of Simpson-Pusey, Lochoshvili, Mensah and Castro-Montes, and Ache leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

1. GKSchwäbe
2. DEFSimpson-Pusey
3. DEFLochoshvili
4. DEFMensah
5. DEFCastro-Montes
6. MIDKrauß
7. MIDThielmann
8. MIDJóhannesson
9. MIDEl MalaDoubtful
10. MIDMaina
11. FWDAche

Team news

• Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 9 of the last 30 matches.
• Sets up with a back three in 30% of matches.
• Doubtful: El Mala.
• Based on starts across 5 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for 1. FC Köln, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

1. FC Köln

What is 1. FC Köln's expected lineup today?

1. FC Köln's expected lineup away at Hamburger SV in the BL1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: Schwäbe in goal, a back four of Simpson-Pusey, Lochoshvili, Mensah and Castro-Montes, and Ache leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Schwäbe, Simpson-Pusey, Lochoshvili, Mensah, Castro-Montes, Krauß, Thielmann, Jóhannesson, El Mala, Maina, Ache.

Who started 1. FC Köln's last match?

1. FC Köln's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Bundesliga (4-2-3-1): M. Schwäbe, A. Castro-Montes, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, L. Lochoshvili, G. Mensah, E. Skhiri, T. Krauß, L. Maina, M. Moore, S. El Mala, T. Dallinga.

What was 1. FC Köln's last result?

1. FC Köln drew with Werder Bremen 1–1 on 12 Sept 2026.

When did 1. FC Köln last win?

1. FC Köln last won on 29 Aug 2026, beating 1899 Hoffenheim 3–2.

Who takes penalties for 1. FC Köln?

T. Dallinga has taken the most penalties for 1. FC Köln this season, scoring 0 of 1.

Who has made the most starts for 1. FC Köln this season?

T. Krauß leads with 5 starts for 1. FC Köln across all competitions this season.

What formation does 1. FC Köln use most often?

1. FC Köln have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their 5 matches this season.

Which 1. FC Köln goalkeeper has started the most this season?

Marvin Schwäbe has made the most starts as goalkeeper for 1. FC Köln this season, starting 5 matches.

Which 1. FC Köln defender has started the most this season?

Gideon Mensah has made the most starts as defender for 1. FC Köln this season, starting 5 matches.

Which 1. FC Köln midfielder has started the most this season?

Tom Krauß has made the most starts as midfielder for 1. FC Köln this season, starting 5 matches.

Which 1. FC Köln forward has started the most this season?

Ragnar Ache has made the most starts as forward for 1. FC Köln this season, starting 3 matches.