Match Overview

The 6th round Bundesliga match between Hoffenheim and Köln will take place on October 3rd at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim. Hoffenheim vs. Köln: prediction, odds, and statistics.

Hoffenheim Analysis

Recent Form and Standings

Christian Ilzer’s side drew 1-1 with Freiburg away in the previous round. Consequently, Hoffenheim has failed to win in eight of their last ten Bundesliga matches (3 draws, 5 losses). On a positive note, the team conceded less than two goals for the first time in their last four league fixtures. With seven points, the club currently sits tenth in the standings. It’s noteworthy that Hoffenheim holds the unfortunate distinction of being the worst home team in the current Bundesliga season.

Key Hoffenheim Home Statistics

• The club has not secured a victory in 12 of their last 13 home league matches (5 draws, 7 losses).
• Both teams scored in 6 of their last 8 home encounters in the Bundesliga.
• Hoffenheim scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 home league games.

Hoffenheim’s Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)*

Oliver Baumann – Bernardo, Arthur Chaves, Robin Granac, Vladimir Coufal – Bazoumana Touré, Wouter Burger, Leon Abdullahu, Alexander Prass – Andrej Kramarić, Fisnik Asllani.

Injuries for Hoffenheim

Defender Koki Machida and forward Adam Hložek are currently sidelined due to injuries.

Köln Analysis

Recent Köln Performance

Lukas Kwasniok’s team suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Stuttgart in the previous round. Consequently, Köln, who began the current championship with two victories, has failed to win in their last three outings (1 draw, 2 losses), conceding at least two goals in each of those matches. Despite this, the team managed to extend its scoring streak in the Bundesliga to seven consecutive games. Köln currently holds the seventh position in the league table with seven points.

Key Köln Away Statistics

• The club has not won in 12 of their last 13 away Bundesliga matches (7 draws, 5 losses).
• Both teams found the net in 9 of their last 11 away league games.
• Köln scored exactly one goal in 8 of their last 11 away Bundesliga fixtures.

Köln’s Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)*

Marvin Schwäbe – Joël Schmid, Timo Hübers, Eric Martel – Sebastian Sebulonsen, Ísak Jóhannesson, Tom Krauß, Linton Maina – Jakub Kamiński, Ragnar Ache, Jan Thielmann.

Injuries for Köln

Defender Rav van den Berg will miss the upcoming match due to an injury.

Match Prediction: Hoffenheim vs. Köln

Game Expectation and Hoffenheim’s Home Form

A high-scoring game is anticipated from this encounter between two competitive rivals. Hoffenheim rarely secures victories on their home turf, yet the team consistently favors an attacking style of play and scores regularly: in their last eight home Bundesliga matches, the club failed to find the net only once. However, Hoffenheim’s defense often makes errors in their own penalty area: in 39 previous home league games, the team managed to keep a clean sheet only once, and they conceded 14 goals in their last four home Bundesliga fixtures.

Köln’s Away Performance

A similar scenario unfolds in Köln’s away matches – the team’s results are not outstanding, but they consistently find the back of the net. In their last 11 away league games, the club’s players failed to score on only one occasion, and they have netted five goals in three away matches this current Bundesliga season. However, the team’s defensive performance leaves much to be desired: in 12 of their last 13 away league fixtures, Köln conceded goals, and they have already let in six goals in the current Bundesliga campaign.

Final Prediction

My prediction: Total Goals Over 2.5 and Both Teams to Score – Yes with odds of 1.70.

Note on Lineups

*For each team, the starting lineup from their last match in this tournament is provided.