1. FC Köln vs 1899 Hoffenheim prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.45 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.45Odds
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Value bet: 1. FC Köln to win @ 2.82 – our chance 39% vs 35% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
Result1. FC Köln to win ✓39% · @2.82
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.45
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 11.93
1. FC Köln vs 1899 Hoffenheim preview and prediction
The match
1899 Hoffenheim travel to RheinEnergieStadion in the Bundesliga on Saturday 29 August (14:30 WAT) to face 1. FC Köln. 1. FC Köln are 15th with 9 points from 9 games (in the bottom half), while 1899 Hoffenheim sit 9th on 12 points (in the top half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
1. FC Köln's last 5: WWDWD Most recently they beat Würzburger Kickers 2–1 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.8 per game.
1899 Hoffenheim's last 5: WDLWW Most recently they beat Erzgebirge Aue 4–0 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 21 February 2026, finished 1. FC Köln 2–2 1899 Hoffenheim.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.6 for 1. FC Köln and 1.6 for 1899 Hoffenheim. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score in 64% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: 1. FC Köln to win at 2.82 – 39% on our numbers against 35% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 64% chance at odds of 1.45. Predicted score: 1. FC Köln 1–1 1899 Hoffenheim. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
1. FC Köln39%fair 2.57 · @2.82
Draw22%fair 4.47 · @3.60
1899 Hoffenheim39%fair 2.58 · @2.28
3.14Expected goals
1.571. FC Köln xG
1.571899 Hoffenheim xG
64%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–18%
1–28%
1–07%
0–17%
2–27%
From our goals model: 1. FC Köln 1.6 – 1.6 1899 Hoffenheim expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for 1. FC Köln vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.45.
Who will win 1. FC Köln vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
On our numbers 1. FC Köln have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 22% and 1899 Hoffenheim 39%.
How many goals will there be in 1. FC Köln vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for 1. FC Köln vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
Our predicted score is 1. FC Köln 1–1 1899 Hoffenheim, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is 1. FC Köln vs 1899 Hoffenheim?
1. FC Köln vs 1899 Hoffenheim (Bundesliga) kicks off on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time) at RheinEnergieStadion.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
