Where and when is 1899 Hoffenheim vs 1. FC Köln played?

1899 Hoffenheim vs 1. FC Köln is played on January 23, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC) at PreZero Arena, in the Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 68% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

1899 Hoffenheim vs 1. FC Köln: prediction and stats

BundesligaRegular Season - 18Kick-off on January 23, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC)PreZero Arena, Sinsheim

1899 Hoffenheim

1. FC Köln

The Footlab model makes 1899 Hoffenheim the favourite at 48%, against 23% for a draw and 29% for 1. FC Köln. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win 1899 Hoffenheim vs 1. FC Köln?

1899 Hoffenheim starts as the favourite with a 113-point Elo edge (2,161 vs 2,048).

1899 Hoffenheim win48 %

Draw23 %

1. FC Köln win29 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, 1899 Hoffenheim have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; 1. FC Köln have 4, 6 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

1899 Hoffenheim
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Erzgebirge Aue(away)	4-0	DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026	Tottenham(away)	0-3	Friendlies Clubs
Aug 1, 2026	Karlsruher SC(home)	3-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 29, 2026	Holstein Kiel(home)	3-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026	SGV Freiberg(away)	3-0	Friendlies Clubs

1. FC Köln
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 24, 2026	Würzburger Kickers(away)	2-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 8, 2026	Real Sociedad(home)	2-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 31, 2026	Hertha BSC(home)	2-2	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 23, 2026	Bergisch Gladbach(away)	8-0	Friendlies Clubs
May 16, 2026	Bayern München(away)	1-5	Bundesliga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 1899 Hoffenheim win(s), 3 draw(s), 2 1. FC Köln win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Feb 21, 2026	1. FC Köln 2-2 1899 Hoffenheim	Bundesliga
Oct 3, 2025	1899 Hoffenheim 0-1 1. FC Köln	Bundesliga
Feb 11, 2024	1899 Hoffenheim 1-1 1. FC Köln	Bundesliga
Sep 16, 2023	1. FC Köln 1-3 1899 Hoffenheim	Bundesliga
Apr 22, 2023	1899 Hoffenheim 1-3 1. FC Köln	Bundesliga
Oct 30, 2022	1. FC Köln 1-1 1899 Hoffenheim	Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: 1. FC Köln vs 1899 Hoffenheim on Feb 21, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

1899 Hoffenheim score 1.9 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; 1. FC Köln score 2.0 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 68% probability of over 2.5 goals and 68% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
1899 Hoffenheim	1.9	1.9	4	8/15	13/15
1. FC Köln	2.0	1.9	1	13/15	12/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

1899 Hoffenheim sit 5th in Bundesliga (61 points from 34 matches) and 1. FC Köln sit 14th (32 points from 34 matches).

The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.

Final 2025-26 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
5	1899 Hoffenheim	34	18	7	9	65	52	61
14	1. FC Köln	34	7	11	16	49	63	32

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for 1899 Hoffenheim vs 1. FC Köln?: The Footlab model makes 1899 Hoffenheim the favourite at 48%, against 23% for a draw and 29% for 1. FC Köln.
Where and when is 1899 Hoffenheim vs 1. FC Köln played?: 1899 Hoffenheim vs 1. FC Köln is played on January 23, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC) at PreZero Arena, in the Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 68% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.