Köln vs Hoffenheim Prediction & Betting Tips - Bundesliga
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Bundesliga Predictions
Hoffenheim will look to replicate last year’s strong finish as they start their 2026-27 Bundesliga campaign with an away game against Koln, who are in their second successive top-flight season. This match on Saturday in Cologne between the ‘Billy Goats’ and the ‘Kraichgauers’ could be a test of the two defensive units, with our prediction backing over 2.5 goals.
Koln finished last season 14th in the league with 32 points (W7, D11, L16) and just three points above the relegation zone. Hoffenheim finished fifth with 61 points (W18, D7, L9) and just one point outside the top four.
Koln started the season with a 2-1 away win against Wurzburger Kickers in the DFB Pokal first round, making it three wins out of four games this season (D1).
The ‘Billy Goats’ had a troubled season last year, finishing winless in their last five league games (D2, L3), although they scored in each fixture.
Hoffenheim also started their season with a win, a 4-0 away victory against Aue in the DFB-Pokal first round. It helped the visitors bounce back from a draw and loss in their last two friendlies.
Hoffenheim also finished last season with a defeat but had three wins in four league games prior to that loss (D1). They struggled on the road too, with two defeats in their last four league trips (W1, D1).
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Köln v Hoffenheim Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus |
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2.95 | 3.70 | 2.32 |
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3.17 | 3.83 | 2.20 |
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3.02 | 3.64 | 2.24 |
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3.02 | 3.64 | 2.24 |
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3.10 | 3.74 | 2.15 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Köln and Hoffenheim?
Our prediction for the Köln vs Hoffenheim match is: over 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 29/08/2026 between Köln and Hoffenheim in Bundesliga :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 40.3% for a win of Köln against Hoffenheim with odds of 3.25 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Köln vs Hoffenheim is 19.19% with odds of 3.83 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 40.5% chance ⭐ for a win of Hoffenheim vs Köln with odds of 2.32 at Stake.
Köln - Hoffenheim Prediction and Best Odds:
| Köln Hoffenheim Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Hoffenheim wins | 40.5% | 2.32 at Stake |
| Over 2.5 goals | 84.19% | 1.60 at 1xbet |
| Both Team To Score | 55.83% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Hoffenheim/Hoffenheim | 17.13% | 3.50 at LSbet |
Köln vs Hoffenheim Form
Köln and Hoffenheim's standings in the Bundesliga
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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11
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8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -3 |
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14
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6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -3 |
Köln and Hoffenheim Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Aug 2026 - DFB Pokal
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
7 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
31 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
23 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
7 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
31 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
10 May 2026 - Bundesliga
25 Apr 2026 - Bundesliga
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Aug 2026 - DFB Pokal
23 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
16 May 2026 - Bundesliga
2 May 2026 - Bundesliga
17 Apr 2026 - Bundesliga
5 Apr 2026 - Bundesliga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Aug 2026 - DFB Pokal
16 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
15 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
7 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
9 May 2026 - Bundesliga
2 May 2026 - Bundesliga
18 Apr 2026 - Bundesliga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Aug 2026 - DFB Pokal
16 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
15 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
16 May 2026 - Bundesliga
Köln vs Hoffenheim Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
50 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
21 Feb 2026 - Bundesliga
3 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
11 Feb 2024 - Bundesliga
16 Sept 2023 - Bundesliga
22 Apr 2023 - Bundesliga
30 Oct 2022 - Bundesliga
Köln against Hoffenheim Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
R. Zieler
DefenderJ. Friemel
J. Schmied
R. Van den Berg
MidfielderE. Skhiri
L. Maina
T. Dallinga
R. Heskey
M. Bulter
L. Philipp
DefenderR. Hranac
V. Gendrey
M. Rots
N. Abraha
MidfielderN. De Cat
C. Lenz
ForwardM. Moerstedt
A. Kramaric
Missing players
T. Hubers
S. Sebulonsen
ForwardL. Waldschmidt
K. Machida
MidfielderA. Prass
ForwardT. Lemperle
F. Asllani
A. Vogt
Most goals and assists
Köln
Hoffenheim
T. Dallinga
(2 Goals)
, 
S. El Mala
(2 Goals)
A. Daghim
(2 Goals)
, 
A. Hlozek
(2 Goals)
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B. Conte
(2 Goals)
L. Maina
(2 Assists)
, 
E. Skhiri
(2 Assists)
B. Conte
(2 Assists)
,
V. Coufal
(2 Assists)
,
A. Daghim
(2 Assists)
Köln - Hoffenheim Key Points
- Eleven of Koln’s last 12 matches have all produced over 2.5 goals.
- In 11 of their last 14 Bundesliga fixtures, Koln have seen at least three goals scored.
- Koln’s last seven home league games also saw three or more goals scored.
- Twelve of Hoffenheim’s last 15 league games have produced at least three goals.
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Our Köln vs Hoffenheim Prediction
Koln had one of the worst defensive units last season, with only three clubs conceding more than their tally of 63 goals. They haven’t been too bad on the scoring front, netting 49 goals. Hoffenheim were much better with 65 goals, and these numbers could repeat this season too, with both teams plotting a positive start to the season.
Ten of the last 14 head-to-head matches produced three or more goals, including the latest that ended in a 2-2 draw. That’s why our Koln vs Hoffenheim prediction is over 2.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Köln Hoffenheim
| Köln vs Hoffenheim | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Köln wins | 3.35 | 3.25 | -3.0% |
| Draw | 4.09 | 3.83 | -6.4% |
| Hoffenheim wins | 2.32 | 2.32 | 0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Hoffenheim is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have not changed since opening
- The probability of this result was 43.1% and is now 43.1% (0.0%)
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