Last 5 matches · 4W-1D-0L · +11 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · +3 goal difference
BetGenius backs 1899 Hoffenheim or Draw (Double Chance) at 74% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
1. FC Köln open their Bundesliga campaign at home against 1899 Hoffenheim, looking to improve upon their difficult historical record in this specific fixture. The hosts enter matchday one following a 2-1 competitive victory over Würzburger Kickers, but they will need to navigate notable absences across their squad with T. Hubers, S. Sebulonsen, and L. Maina all sidelined due to injury.
1899 Hoffenheim arrive in Cologne having delivered a convincing 4-0 victory over Erzgebirge Aue in their recent competitive outing. Despite the absence of the suspended T. Lemperle and the injured A. Prass, the visitors boast an encouraging head-to-head record at this venue, remaining unbeaten across their last five trips to Köln with three wins and two draws.
Team news last updated Sep 4 (5 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Team news last updated Sep 5 (4 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | RB Leipzig | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 9 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 | Werder Bremen | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 11 | 1. FC Köln | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 13 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| 14 | FC Schalke 04 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| 15 | Union Berlin | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| 16 | 1899 HoffenheimRelegation Playoffs | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 17 | Borussia MönchengladbachRelegation | 2 | -4 | 0 |
| 18 | Hamburger SVRelegation | 2 | -7 | 0 |
1899 Hoffenheim have won 4 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.1 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.1899 Hoffenheim have dominated recent meetings in Cologne, remaining undefeated in their last five away head-to-head encounters against 1. FC Köln (3 wins, 2 draws). In addition, Köln have several defensive and midfield fitness concerns, including injuries to T. Hubers and L. Maina. Backing Hoffenheim in the double chance market provides strong statistical coverage.
Published August 27, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
