Hoffenheim vs FC Koln prediction 03.10.2025 | Bundesliga
Hoffenheim
Kick off:
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FC Koln
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2.04
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4.04
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3.60
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- Competition: Bundesliga
- Date: Friday, 3rd October 2025
- Kickoff: 19:30 UK / 20:30 CEST
- Venue: PreZero Arena (Sinsheim)
On Friday night in Sinsheim, Hoffenheim will welcome FC Koln in another interesting Bundesliga tie. For both sides, the primary goal is to avoid a relegation battle, and although both teams can be satisfied with the first few weeks of the season, a few bad results could put them in trouble. Which one of the two sides will continue to be in good form on Friday night? Let's break down the matchup and find out the best betting option.
Hoffenheim vs FC Koln Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Hoffenheim
1 : 1
FC Koln
Bundesliga
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FC Koln
1 : 3
Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
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Hoffenheim
1 : 3
FC Koln
Bundesliga
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FC Koln
1 : 1
Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
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FC Koln
0 : 1
Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
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Hoffenheim
5 : 0
FC Koln
Bundesliga
Hoffenheim were pretty dominant against FC Koln in the previous years as they have won nine of the last 12 H2H matches. FC Koln won only one game during the span, while two matches ended with a draw. Another interesting fact about the encounters between the two teams is that two of the previous three games ended with four or more goals.
Hoffenheim team overview
Last season was challenging for Hoffenheim as they ended with only three points more than the relegation playoff position. Christian Ilzer's team is determined to return to a safe mid-table. Hoffenheim opened the year well with seven points in the opening five matches. In the previous game, they played 1-1 on the road against Freiburg. The guests ended the match with xG of 2.55, while the home side had only 1.31, so Hoffenheim probably deserved to take all points.
Hoffenheim's main problem this season is defense. They allowed 11 goals in five Bundesliga matches. Before the season started, Hoffenheim signed Koki Machida as one of the defensive leaders, but he had already torn cruciate ligaments and would not play this season. If Hoffenheim doesn't find a solution for defense in the coming weeks, we should expect them to sign another defender in January.
Besides Machida, Hoffenheim will also be without Adam Hlozek and Ozan Kabak on Friday night against FC Koln.
Last matches of Hoffenheim
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SC Freiburg
1 : 1
Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
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Hoffenheim
1 : 4
Bayern Munich
Bundesliga
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FC Union Berlin
2 : 4
Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
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Hoffenheim
1 : 3
Eintracht Frankfurt
Bundesliga
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Bayer Leverkusen
1 : 2
Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
Hoffenheim lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Oliver Baumann
Defenders
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34
Vladimir Coufal
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35
Arthur Chaves
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2
Robin Hranac
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13
Bernardo
Midfielders
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18
Wouter Burger
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27
Andrej Kramaric
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7
Leon Avdullahu
Forwards
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22
Alexander Prass
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11
Fisnik Asllani
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29
Bazoumana Toure
FC Koln team overview
Last season, FC Koln played in the second level of the German football system, where they won the title. Lukas Kwasniok's team started the 2025/26 season well with two victories, but in the following three rounds, FC Koln picked up only one point. Last weekend, they lost 2-1 at home against Stuttgart. The home side picked up an early lead, but the guests were significantly better in the rest of the match, so FC Koln left the game without points.
FC Koln are another team with problems in defense. They have conceded eight goals in the last three matches. FC Koln are solid at the start of the season, but the head coach, Lukas Kwasniok, has to find a solution for the leaky defense.
FC Koln will be without Marius Butler, Luca Kilian, and Rav van den Berg against Hoffenheim.
Last matches of FC Koln
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FC Koln
1 : 2
Stuttgart
Bundesliga
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RB Leipzig
3 : 1
FC Koln
Bundesliga
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VfL Wolfsburg
3 : 3
FC Koln
Bundesliga
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FC Koln
4 : 1
SC Freiburg
Bundesliga
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FSV Mainz
0 : 1
FC Koln
Bundesliga
FC Koln lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Marvin Schwabe
Defenders
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6
Eric Martel
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4
Timo Hubers
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2
Joel Schmied
Midfielders
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28
Sebastian Sebulonsen
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18
Isak Johannesson
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5
Tom Krauss
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37
Linton Maina
Forwards
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16
Jakub Kaminski
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9
Ragnar Ache
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29
Jan Thielmann
Prediction
Hoffenheim and FC Koln have problems in defense. Hoffenheim have allowed 11 goals in five matches, while their next opponent has conceded two fewer goals. The unstable defenses and solid attacking lines should guarantee us a game with a lot of goals on Friday night in Sinsheim. Our prediction: Over 2.5 goals.
4 Reasons why we should expect three or more goals in this match
- Hoffenheim have allowed 11 goals in five Bundesliga rounds
- There were three or more goals in five of six Hoffenheim games this season
- FC Koln have conceded nine goals in five Bundesliga matches
- There were three or more goals in five of six FC Koln games this season
Main prediction Hoffenheim - FC Koln
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
22bet
1.54
Hoffenheim vs FC Koln standings in Bundesliga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 22 - 3 | +19 | 15 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 - 3 | +8 | 13 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 - 7 | 0 | 12 |
| 4 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 - 13 | +4 | 9 |
| 5 | VfB Stuttgart | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 - 6 | +1 | 9 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 - 8 | +2 | 8 |
| 7 | FC Köln | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 - 9 | +1 | 7 |
| 8 | SC Freiburg | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 - 9 | 0 | 7 |
| 9 | St. Pauli | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 - 8 | 0 | 7 |
| 10 | TSG Hoffenheim | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 - 11 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 | FC Union Berlin | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 - 11 | -3 | 7 |
| 12 | VfL Wolfsburg | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 - 7 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 - 8 | -6 | 5 |
| 14 | FSV Mainz 05 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 - 6 | -1 | 4 |
| 15 | Werder Bremen | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 - 14 | -6 | 4 |
| 16 | FC Augsburg | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 - 12 | -4 | 3 |
| 17 | Heidenheim | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 - 10 | -6 | 3 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 - 12 | -7 | 2 |