FC Cologne vs 1899 Hoffenheim predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The Kraichgau regional, having lost their last match against Borussia Monchengladbach, travel to Köln with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 1st round of the Bundesliga,  FC Cologne will face 1899 Hoffenheim at Rhein Energie stadium on 29 August at 13:30.

The home team, FC Cologne is currently in 14º position in the tournament with 0 points, while 1899 Hoffenheim is currently in 5º position with 0.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this FC Cologne vs 1899 Hoffenheim.

FC Cologne

FC Cologne comes from playing against FC Bayern Munich and finished the match with a result of 5-1, with loss for FC Cologne. After this loss they will try to get back to winning ways against 1899 Hoffenheim. In that last match between FC Cologne and FC Bayern Munich, Die Geißböcke team achieved a 31% possession of the ball, with 2 shots on goal of which 1 was a goal. The goal was scored by Said El Mala.

In the last 7 matches, the team coached by F. Funkel has achieved 1 win, 3 draws y 3 defeats, and is on a streak of 2 matches losing consecutively. FC Cologne average number of goals per game is 1.6 goals, while they concede an average of 2.3 goals per game. With this trend they have 14 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 11 goals while conceding 16 goals.

Latest statistics in FC Cologne matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 6/7
• Both teams to score: 7/7
• Matches conceding goals:  14
• First to concede goals: 5/7

1899 Hoffenheim

1899 Hoffenheim, meanwhile, are coming off a 4-0 defeat against Borussia Monchengladbach, and travel to the Rhein Energie stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing FC Cologne.

In that match between 1899 Hoffenheim and Borussia Monchengladbach, the Kraichgau regional team achieved 56% ball possession, getting 3 shots on goal, without managing to score a goal.

Analysing the last 7 matches, C. Ilzer's team has won 3, drawn 2 and lost 2. 1899 Hoffenheim average 1.6 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.9 goals per game. With this trend they have 1 official match without a clean sheet. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 11 goals while conceding 13 goals.

Latest statistics in 1899 Hoffenheim matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 6/7
• Both teams to score: 5/7
• First to score: 4/7
• Half-time winner: 4/7

FC Cologne vs 1899 Hoffenheim: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

We always analyse previous H2H to spot trends that help us make a more accurate FC Cologne vs 1899 Hoffenheim prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Bundesliga competition, in an event that took place at the Cologne Stadium stadium on 21-02-2026 with the result of 2-2, with a draw.

The last 5 meetings between FC Cologne and 1899 Hoffenheim have resulted in 2 wins for FC Cologne, 1 win for 1899 Hoffenheim, and 2 draws. In those matches, FC Cologne managed to score 8 goals, while 1899 Hoffenheim scored 7 goals against FC Cologne.

• In 4/5 matches both teams scored
• En 3/5 games it was an Over 2.5 goals