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Germany Bundesliga

1. FC Köln

1899 Hoffenheim

Match Events

R. Ache

15'

42'

Albian Hajdari

45'

O. Kabak

60'

A. Kramaric

S. El Mala

63'

75'

Vladimír Coufal

Cenk Özkaçar

78'

90'

Max Moerstedt

Preview

Bundesliga Showdown: 1. FC Köln vs. 1899 Hoffenheim - Can Köln Stem the Tide?

This Bundesliga fixture pits struggling 1. FC Köln against a resurgent 1899 Hoffenheim. While Köln have shown flashes of home form recently, Hoffenheim's overall superiority and recent attacking prowess suggest a difficult afternoon for the hosts.

Hoffenheim's attacking verve, particularly their recent surge in shot volume and goals, suggests they will look to set a high tempo and exploit spaces. Their possession-based approach, evident in their higher ball retention stats, will likely see them patiently build attacks. Köln, who tend to concede more on the road and have struggled with discipline recently, may be forced into a defensive posture, possibly employing a compact block to stifle the visitors. However, their recent home form indicates they can be dangerous when committing forward, especially if they can achieve quicker transitions.

Team statistics

Germany Bundesliga

1. FC Köln

1899 Hoffenheim

Matches played

6 - 5 - 11

Results

14 - 3 - 5

27.3%

Win %

63.6%

1.4

Goals scored

2.1

1.7

Goals conceded

1.3

4.5

Shots on target

5.2

Shots off target

3.5

Blocked shots

3.3

47.2

Ball possession

53.3

Pass accuracy

8.4

Fouls

3.1

Goalkeeper saves

3.1

1.6

Yellow cards

Red cards

0.1

League averages

Key points

• 1899 Hoffenheim have won 63.6% of their Bundesliga matches this season.
• 1. FC Köln have lost 50% of their games, highlighting defensive frailties.
• Hoffenheim's recent home form is exceptional, with three straight wins and a strong goal difference.

AI Prediction

Hoffenheim's superior season-long form, potent attack, and strong recent results make them clear favourites. While Köln have shown some home resilience recently, their overall defensive record and recent heavy defeat suggest they will struggle. The odds also favour the visitors, aligning with the statistical picture. Both teams have shown inconsistency defensively and capability offensively, pointing towards goals from both sides.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
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by amazon

78%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

30%

O/U

50%

BTTS

30%
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68%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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70%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

Bundesliga H2H 기록입니다.

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
10/3/2025	1. FC Köln	W 1 - 0 L	1899 Hoffenheim HOME	U	N
2/11/2024	1. FC Köln	D 1 - 1 D	1899 Hoffenheim HOME	U	Y
9/16/2023	HOME 1. FC Köln	L 1 - 3 W	1899 Hoffenheim	O	Y

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

1. FC Köln

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	VfB Stuttgart	1 - 3	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	RB Leipzig	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N
HOME	VfL Wolfsburg	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	SC Freiburg	1 - 2	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	FSV Mainz 05	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	Bayern München	1 - 3	L	O	Y	N
AWAY	1. FC Heidenheim	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
HOME	Union Berlin	0 - 1	L	U	N	N
AWAY	Bayer Leverkusen	0 - 2	L	U	N	N
HOME	FC St. Pauli	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y

1. FC Köln find themselves in a precarious position, having lost half of their league fixtures this season. Their overall record points to a team that concedes more than it scores. While their home form overall isn't particularly strong, their last three home games have seen an upturn, with two wins and a more respectable scoring rate. However, the most recent outing was a clear setback, conceding three goals and failing to secure a point, which will be a concern.

1899 Hoffenheim

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	SC Freiburg	3 - 0	W	O	N	Y
AWAY	Bayern München	1 - 5	L	O	Y	N
HOME	Union Berlin	3 - 1	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	Werder Bremen	2 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	Eintracht Frankfurt	3 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	Bayer Leverkusen	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
HOME	Borussia Mönchengladbach	5 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	VfB Stuttgart	0 - 0	D	U	N	N
HOME	Hamburger SV	4 - 1	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	Borussia Dortmund	0 - 2	L	U	N	Y

1899 Hoffenheim, on the other hand, are enjoying a highly successful season, boasting a win rate well over 60%. Their overall statistics reveal a potent attack, netting over two goals per game on average, while maintaining a relatively solid defence. Their recent form is particularly impressive, with two wins in their last three outings, including a dominant home performance where they scored three without reply. Even their away form is strong, with more wins than losses and a scoring average close to two goals per game.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

3.3

DRAW

3.75

AWAY

2.1

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

1.62

UNDER

2.3

BTTS

YES

1.53

2.38

Lineups

1. FC Köln

(3-4-2-1)

M. Schwabe

C. Ozkacar

R. van den Berg

J. Schmied

K. Lund

T. Krauss

E. Martel

S. Sebulonsen

S. El Mala

J. Kaminski

R. Ache

A. Kramaric

F. Asllani

B. Toure

W. Burger

L. Avdullahu

G. Promel

V. Coufal

A. Hajdari

O. Kabak

R. Hranac

O. Baumann

1899 Hoffenheim

(3-5-2)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

1. FC Köln

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
L. Kilian	Knee Injury	Missing Fixture	- / -
A. Castro-Montes	Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 3
T. Hubers	Knee Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
L. Maina	Ribs Injury	Missing Fixture	2 / 0
D. Heintz	Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
I. Johannesson	Illness	Missing Fixture	1 / 2
J. Simpson-Pusey	Muscle Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0

1899 Hoffenheim

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
A. Hlozek	Calf Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
T. Lemperle	Ankle Injury	Missing Fixture	8 / 2
K. Machida	Knee Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
Bernardo	Injury	Questionable	0 / 0
C. Campbell	Ankle Injury	Questionable	0 / 0

League table

Germany Bundesliga

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	Bayern München	15	13	2	0	55	11	44	41	WDWWW
2	Borussia Dortmund	15	9	5	1	26	12	14	32	WDWWD
3	Bayer Leverkusen	15	9	2	4	33	20	13	29	WWLLW
4	RB Leipzig	15	9	2	4	30	19	11	29	LLWDW
5	1899 Hoffenheim	15	8	3	4	29	20	9	27	DWLWD
6	VfB Stuttgart	15	8	2	5	25	22	3	26	DWLLD
7	Eintracht Frankfurt	15	7	4	4	30	30	0	25	DWLDW
8	Union Berlin	15	6	3	6	20	23	-3	21	WWLLW
9	SC Freiburg	15	5	5	5	25	26	-1	20	WDLWL
10	Werder Bremen	15	4	5	6	18	28	-10	17	DLLDL
11	1. FC Köln	15	4	4	7	22	24	-2	16	LLDDL
12	Borussia Mönchengladbach	15	4	4	7	18	24	-6	16	LLWDW
13	Hamburger SV	15	4	4	7	16	25	-9	16	DLWWL
14	VfL Wolfsburg	15	4	3	8	23	28	-5	15	LWWDL
15	FC Augsburg	15	4	2	9	17	28	-11	14	DLWLW
16	FC St. Pauli	15	3	3	9	13	26	-13	12	DWDLL
17	1. FC Heidenheim	15	3	2	10	13	34	-21	11	LLWWL
18	FSV Mainz 05	15	1	5	9	13	26	-13	8	DDLLD

1. FC Köln vs 1899 Hoffenheim AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

Match Events

Preview

Bundesliga Showdown: 1. FC Köln vs. 1899 Hoffenheim - Can Köln Stem the Tide?

Team statistics

Team Stats Comparison

Key points

AI Prediction

H2H

Team recent

1. FC Köln Team recent

1899 Hoffenheim Team recent

Odds

Lineups

1. FC Köln

1899 Hoffenheim

Injuries / suspensions

1. FC Köln Injuries / suspensions

1899 Hoffenheim Injuries / suspensions

League table