Köln vs Hoffenheim Prediction & Stats | Bundesliga | 29/08

The encounter between Köln and Hoffenheim is set to kick off at 14:30 on Saturday, 29/08.

This Bundesliga fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

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2nd Half Hoffenheim Win

Why we predict Hoffenheim to win the second half

Our prediction is Second Half – Hoffenheim Win for the Köln vs Hoffenheim fixture.

We expect Hoffenheim to improve as the game progresses, possibly capitalizing on counterattacks or defensive lapses. Their second-half resilience could see them outscore Köln after the break.

Key Betting Insights

Köln

• 9 matches against Hoffenheim ended in a draw
• Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches

Hoffenheim

• Scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
• 9 matches against Köln ended in a draw
• Over 9.5 corners occurred in 4 of Hoffenheim's last 5 matches

2nd Half Hoffenheim Win: 8/5

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	2/1	11/4	5/4	4/7	11/8
	2/1	11/4	6/5	4/7	6/4
	15/8	5/2	5/4	1/2	7/5
	15/8	13/5	6/5	8/15	6/4

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Köln Preview

Köln have not played a Bundesliga match yet this season, so there is no Bundesliga record to draw on ahead of this fixture.

Across all competitions this season, Köln has played 37 matches, scoring 54 goals (1.46 per match) and conceding 69 (1.86 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Köln

Goals Scored: 54

Goals Conceded: 69

Average Goals Scored: 1.46

Average Goals Conceded: 1.86

Wins: 9

Goal Difference: -15

Date	Game	Result
29/08	Köln 3 - 2 Hoffenheim	W
24/08	Würzburger Kickers 1 - 2 Köln	W
16/05	Bayern München 5 - 1 Köln	L
10/05	Köln 1 - 3 Heidenheim	L
02/05	Union Berlin 2 - 2 Köln	D

Köln to win the match: 2/1

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Hoffenheim Preview

Hoffenheim are yet to feature in the Bundesliga this season, so there is no Bundesliga form to go on here.

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Hoffenheim has earned 20 wins from 37 matches across all competitions, scoring 75 goals (2.03 per match) and conceding 54 (1.46 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Hoffenheim

Goals Scored: 75

Goals Conceded: 54

Average Goals Scored: 2.03

Average Goals Conceded: 1.46

Wins: 20

Goal Difference: 21

Date	Game	Result
29/08	Köln 3 - 2 Hoffenheim	L
22/08	Erzgebirge Aue 0 - 4 Hoffenheim	W
16/05	Borussia M'gladbach 4 - 0 Hoffenheim	L
09/05	Hoffenheim 1 - 0 Werder Bremen	W
02/05	Hoffenheim 3 - 3 Stuttgart	D

Hoffenheim to win the match: 5/4

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Statistical Insights for Köln vs Hoffenheim

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Köln vs Hoffenheim fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Köln

Germany - Bundesliga

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W L L D L	0.8
Home	L L W D L	0.8
Away	W L D D D	1.2

Hoffenheim

Germany - Bundesliga

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L W L W D	1.4
Home	W D W L D	1.6
Away	W L W D L	1.4

Home Win

15/8

34.48%

Draw

11/4

26.67%

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Away Win

6/5

45.45%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Köln

7

last 5 matches

Hoffenheim

10

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Hoffenheim scored +43% more goals than Köln in the last 5 matches.

Köln and Hoffenheim goals scored count, last 5 matches

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Würzburger Kickers

2

Bayern München

1

Heidenheim

1

Union Berlin

2

Bayer Leverkusen

1

2

Köln

4

Erzgebirge Aue

0

Borussia M'gladbach

1

Werder Bremen

3

Stuttgart

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Köln

13

last 5 matches

Hoffenheim

10

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Köln conceded +30% more goals than Hoffenheim in the last 5 matches.

Köln and Hoffenheim goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Würzburger Kickers

1

Bayern München

5

Heidenheim

3

Union Berlin

2

Bayer Leverkusen

2

3

Köln

0

Erzgebirge Aue

4

Borussia M'gladbach

0

Werder Bremen

3

Stuttgart

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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.