Where and when is Hoffenheim II vs Fortuna Köln played?

Hoffenheim II vs Fortuna Köln is played on September 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC) at Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion, in the 3. Liga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 64% 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

Hoffenheim II vs Fortuna Köln: prediction and stats

3. LigaRegular Season - 5Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC)Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion, Sinsheim

Hoffenheim II

Fortuna Köln

The Footlab model makes Fortuna Köln the favourite at 47%, against 24% for a draw and 29% for Hoffenheim II. 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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Hoffenheim II vs Fortuna Köln?

Fortuna Köln starts as the favourite with a 151-point Elo edge (2,031 vs 1,880).

Hoffenheim II win29 %

Draw24 %

Fortuna Köln win47 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hoffenheim II have 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 defeats; Fortuna Köln have 8, 2 and 5.

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

Hoffenheim II
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 15, 2026	Fortuna Düsseldorf(away)	2-0	3. Liga
Aug 9, 2026	Hansa Rostock(home)	2-3	3. Liga
Aug 1, 2026	FC 08 Homburg(away)	1-2	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	Freiburg II(away)	0-3	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026	SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)	0-2	Friendlies Clubs

Fortuna Köln
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 15, 2026	Alemannia Aachen(home)	1-1	3. Liga
Aug 8, 2026	SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)	0-1	3. Liga
Aug 1, 2026	Kickers Offenbach(home)	3-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	VVV Venlo(away)	1-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026	Borussia M'gladbach II(home)	1-0	Friendlies Clubs

How many goals should we expect?

Hoffenheim II score 1.5 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Fortuna Köln score 1.7 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 64% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Hoffenheim II	1.5	1.9	1	9/15	9/15
Fortuna Köln	1.7	1.1	4	8/15	9/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Hoffenheim II sit 9th in 3. Liga (3 points from 2 matches) and Fortuna Köln sit 16th (1 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
9	Hoffenheim II	2	1	0	1	4	3	3
16	Fortuna Köln	2	0	1	1	1	2	1

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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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

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 Hoffenheim II vs Fortuna Köln?: The Footlab model makes Fortuna Köln the favourite at 47%, against 24% for a draw and 29% for Hoffenheim II.
Where and when is Hoffenheim II vs Fortuna Köln played?: Hoffenheim II vs Fortuna Köln is played on September 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC) at Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion, in the 3. Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 64% 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.