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FC Koln

FC Koln

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Full Time
2 - 2
HT: 1 - 1
Saturday 21 February
Hoffenheim

Hoffenheim

Away
FC KolnTimelineHoffenheim
1st Half
Ache R. (El Mala S.)
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15'
Hajdari A.
42'
Kabak O. (Hajdari A.)
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45'
2nd Half
Kramaric A.
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60'
El Mala S. (Kaminski J.)
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63'
Simpson-Pusey J.Out: Sebulonsen S.
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69'
Prass A.Out: Burger W.
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73'
Coufal V.
75'
Ozkacar C.
78'
Waldschmidt L.Out: Ache R.
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85'
Bulter M.Out: El Mala S.
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85'
Moerstedt M.Out: Kramaric A.
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89'
Johannesson I.Out: Krauss T.
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90+1'
Schenten F.Out: Kaminski J.
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90+1'
Eduardo Y.Out: Asllani F.
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90+2'
Gendrey V.Out: Toure B.
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90+2'
Moerstedt M.
90+5'

Top stats

1.10Expected goals (xG)1.70
36%Ball possession64%
9Total shots18
4Shots on target6
2Big chances2
3Corner kicks10
70% (189/270)Passes81% (390/484)
1Yellow cards3

Shots

1.10Expected goals (xG)1.70
1.53xG on target (xGOT)2.99
9Total shots18
4Shots on target6
2Shots off target9
3Blocked shots3
8Shots inside the box15
1Shots outside the box3
0Hit the woodwork2
0Headed goals1

Attack

2Big chances2
3Corner kicks10
17Touches in opposition box33
1Accurate through passes2
4Offsides0
12Free kicks6

Passes

70% (189/270)Passes81% (390/484)
29% (17/59)Long passes43% (22/51)
63% (54/86)Passes in final third65% (87/134)
24% (4/17)Crosses33% (10/30)
0.59Expected assists (xA)1.95
30Throw ins21

Defense

6Fouls12
50% (9/18)Tackles54% (7/13)
52Duels won51
39Clearances34
10Interceptions5
0Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

4Goalkeeper saves2
2.99xGOT faced1.53
0.99Goals prevented-0.47
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
13.46
X3.82
22.09

Recommended Bet

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Away Win
Stake: High (10/10)
100
Opp. Value

Key Factors

League Rank: Home #12 vs Away #3
Season: Home 1.05 PPG vs Away 2.05 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 0.90 PPG vs Away 2.25 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 1.73 GPG vs Away 1.82 GPG

donut_small Win Probabilities

10%
9%
81%
FC Koln
Draw
Hoffenheim

Lineup Predictions & Ratings

FC Koln

Starting 11
-Marvin Schwäbe
GK6.66
-Cenk Özkacar
DC6.35
-Rav van den Berg
DC6.47
-Joël Schmied
DC6.23
-Kristoffer Lund
DML6.57
-Jakub Kaminski
MC6.86
-Tom Krauß
MC6.68
-Sebastian Sebulonsen
DMR6.36
-Jan Thielmann
AMC6.58
-Saïd El Mala
AMC6.68
-Ragnar Ache
FW6.83

Hoffenheim

Starting 11
-Oliver Baumann
GK6.70
-Albian Hajdari
DL6.97
-Ozan Kabak
DC6.93
-Robin Hranác
DC6.80
-Vladimír Coufal
DR7.15
-Wouter Burger
MC7.27
-Leon Avdullahu
MC6.69
-Grischa Prömel
MC6.76
-Bazoumana Touré
FWL7.03
-Fisnik Asllani
FW6.92
-Andrej Kramaric
FWR6.94
Ratings based on player performance in recent matches

Match Preview

Köln and Hoffenheim are set to clash in a Bundesliga match at RheinEnergieSTADION on February 21, 2026 GMT.

The home team, Köln, currently occupies the 12th spot in the league standings, while Hoffenheim impressively holds the 3rd position, with a notable points difference – Köln with 23 points and Hoffenheim with 45.

Köln has faced challenges this season, suffering 11 losses in their 22 league matches so far.

In contrast, Hoffenheim has been in outstanding form, securing 14 wins out of 22 Bundesliga fixtures played.

With such contrasting forms, the upcoming encounter between Köln and Hoffenheim is expected to be an engaging battle with goals in sight.

The statistical data points towards an exciting match ahead, with the prediction indicating that Over 2.5 goals are likely to be scored.

Ragnar Ache looked to have salvaged a point for FC Köln against Stuttgart last weekend before two late goals broke the hearts of Die Geißböcke at the MHP Arena. Saturday's hosts have lost three of their last four Bundesliga matches and face an extremely tough test in gameweek 23.

Hoffenheim responded to their heavy defeat against Bayern Munich in style, hammering Freiburg 3-0 on home soil to regain their momentum in the race for the Champions League places. Die Kraichgauer have won six of their last seven league games heading into Saturday's clash.

compareTeam Comparison

Based on 22 matches
FC KolnvsHoffenheim
1.41Goals / Match2.14
1.68Conceded / Match1.27
3Clean Sheets6
4.45Shots on Target / Match4.95
47.3%Possession %53.2%
80.8%Pass Accuracy %80.4%

radarTeam Profile

FC Koln
Hoffenheim
AttackDefensePossessionEfficiencyCreativityDiscipline
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46Attack68
shield
32Defense51
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41Possession50
gps_fixed
60Efficiency85
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37Creativity57
gavel
66Discipline35

sports_soccerGoals & Scoring

31Goals Scored47
37Goals Conceded28
3Clean Sheets6
55Big Chances66
37Big Chances Missed36
1Penalty Goals4

gps_fixedShooting

291Total Shots292
98Shots on Target109

swap_horizPassing & Possession

47.3%Avg Possession53.2%
9,040Total Passes10,221
80.8%Pass Accuracy80.4%

shieldDefending

316Tackles352
171Interceptions177
69Saves69
51.4%Duels Won48.5%

gavelDiscipline

185Fouls310
36Yellow Cards45
1Red Cards2
40Offsides40

analyticsOther

92Corners110
105Successful Dribbles125
3Errors Leading to Goal4
6.81Avg Rating6.86

Statistical Comparison

FC KolnMetricHoffenheim
30
Goals
43
21
Assists
32
6.5
Average Ratings
6.6
24.4
Average Age
26.7
184.9
Average Height (cm)
184
0.9
Shots pg
0.8
53%
Aerial Duel Success
51%
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.4
1
Tackles pg
1.2

League Standings Context

For FC Koln

PosTeamPWDLPts
11Augsburg22741125
12Köln22651123
13Mainz23571122

For Hoffenheim

PosTeamPWDLPts
2Borussia Dortmund22156151
3Hoffenheim22143545
4Stuttgart22133642

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

43.3/ 91.8
Dangerous Attacks
47.9/ 108.9
34.0%
Shots on Target
39.0%
13.3
Total Shots
13.1
48.0%
Possession
54.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.4
Goals Scored / Match
2.2
1.8
Goals Conceded / Match
1.2

Head-to-Head Summary

2
FC Koln Wins
33%
2
Draws
33%
2
Hoffenheim Wins
33%
Total H2H Matches: 6

Recent Form Stats

MarketFC KolnHoffenheim
Over 1.5 Goals
79%19/24
88%21/24
Over 2.5 Goals
63%15/24
67%16/24
Both Teams to Score
75%18/24
63%15/24
* Based on last 24 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: FC Koln

De1
Köln
1 - 2
RB Leipzig
De1
Köln
1 - 0
Wolfsburg
De1
Köln
2 - 1
Mainz
De1
Köln
1 - 3
Bayern Munich
De1
Köln
0 - 1
Union Berlin
De1
Köln
1 - 1
St Pauli

Home Games: FC Koln

De1
Köln
1 - 2
RB Leipzig
De1
Köln
1 - 0
Wolfsburg
De1
Köln
2 - 1
Mainz
De1
Köln
1 - 3
Bayern Munich
De1
Köln
0 - 1
Union Berlin
De1
Köln
1 - 1
St Pauli

Last 6: Hoffenheim

De1
Bayern Munich
5 - 1
Hoffenheim
De1
Werder Bremen
0 - 2
Hoffenheim
De1
Eintracht Frankfurt
1 - 3
Hoffenheim
De1
Stuttgart
0 - 0
Hoffenheim
De1
Borussia Dortmund
2 - 0
Hoffenheim
De1
Mainz
1 - 1
Hoffenheim

Away Games: Hoffenheim

De1
Bayern Munich
5 - 1
Hoffenheim
De1
Werder Bremen
0 - 2
Hoffenheim
De1
Eintracht Frankfurt
1 - 3
Hoffenheim
De1
Stuttgart
0 - 0
Hoffenheim
De1
Borussia Dortmund
2 - 0
Hoffenheim
De1
Mainz
1 - 1
Hoffenheim

history Recent Form

FC KolnFC Koln
1.1 GPG
L
L
W
L
W
HoffenheimHoffenheim
2.0 GPG
W
L
W
W
W

group Head to Head

PL3 Oct 2025
Hoffenheim
0-1
Köln
PL11 Feb 2024
Hoffenheim
1-1
Köln
PL16 Sept 2023
Köln
1-3
Hoffenheim
PL22 Apr 2023
Hoffenheim
1-3
Köln
PL30 Oct 2022
Köln
1-1
Hoffenheim
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
59%
Both Team Score

Head-to-Head Detailed

Over 1.5 Goals
90%
26 / 29 matches
Over 2.5 Goals
55%
16 / 29 matches
Over 3.5 Goals
38%
11 / 29 matches
Both Teams to Score
59%
17 / 29 matches
FC Koln CS
14%
Clean Sheets
Hoffenheim CS
31%
Clean Sheets

Recent Matches

3 Oct 2025
Hoffenheim
0 - 1
Köln
11 Feb 2024
Hoffenheim
1 - 1
Köln
16 Sept 2023
Köln
1 - 3
Hoffenheim
22 Apr 2023
Hoffenheim
1 - 3
Köln
30 Oct 2022
Köln
1 - 1
Hoffenheim
6 Mar 2022
Köln
0 - 1
Hoffenheim
15 Oct 2021
Hoffenheim
5 - 0
Köln
24 Jan 2021
Hoffenheim
3 - 0
Köln
19 Sept 2020
Köln
2 - 3
Hoffenheim
27 May 2020
Hoffenheim
3 - 1
Köln
8 Nov 2019
Köln
1 - 2
Hoffenheim
31 Mar 2018
Hoffenheim
6 - 0
Köln

Current Form Comparison

Form (Overall)
FC Koln
1.05
Form (Overall)
Hoffenheim
2.05

Hoffenheim is +95% better in terms of Points Per Game

Stuttgart
3 - 1
Köln
Köln
1 - 2
RB Leipzig
Köln
1 - 0
Wolfsburg
Freiburg
2 - 1
Köln
Köln
2 - 1
Mainz 05
Hoffenheim
3 - 0
Freiburg
Bayern München
5 - 1
Hoffenheim
Hoffenheim
3 - 1
Union Berlin
Werder Bremen
0 - 2
Hoffenheim
Eintracht Frankfurt
1 - 3
Hoffenheim

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