Hoffenheim vs FC Koln Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Oct 2025

Bundesliga Betting Preview: Hoffenheim vs FC Koln

Hoffenheim host FC Koln in this German Bundesliga game at PreZero Arena, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Friday 3 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Koln Should Compete Favourably

The draw can be a favourable outcome when wagering Koln +0.5 at an Asian Handicap price of -115. They should be able to avoid a loss against Hoffenheim and this wager has the numbers to secure a return.

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Hoffenheim Have 7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Hoffenheim played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Europa-Park Stadion against Freiburg. Christian Ilzer's team boasted 58% possession and recorded four shots on target, with Fisnik Asllani bagging the goal.

FC Koln suffered a second straight league defeat when losing 2-1 in their previous Bundesliga game. This was at home to Stuttgart at RheinEnergieSTADION. The Billy Goats recorded 43% possession and totalled seven shots on goal, while Jakub Kaminski found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The most recent head-to-head saw road team Koln draw 1-1 with Hoffenheim at PreZero Arena. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H games involve seven Hoffenheim wins. There have also been two draws and one Koln victory.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	FC Koln	5	2	1	2	10	9	1	10:9	7
10	Hoffenheim	5	2	1	2	9	11	-2	9:11	7

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 14.4 attempts. Hoffenheim have had 49.0% possession, 408.8 passes and 4.5 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 2.7 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts, while being awarded 5.1 corners.

Top goalscorer Fisnik Asllani has found the net 4 times, Marius Buelter 3, with Andrej Kramaric and two other players on 2. Andrej Kramaric is the leading assists maker on 3.

Koln have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 2.0 goals from 13.9 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal. Lukas Kwasniok's side average 48.7% possession, 5.4 corners in their favour and 6.0 corners against, while conceding 1.3 goals from 11.2 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Jakub Kaminski, Gian-Luca Waldschmidt and Florian Kainz are top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Jan Thielmann is on 2. Gian-Luca Waldschmidt has clocked up 3 assists, with Marvin Schwaebe keeping one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Hoffenheim predicted lineup (4-4-2): Oliver Baumann (GK), Vladimir Coufal, Robin Hranac, Arthur Chaves, Bernardo, Bazoumana Toure, Leon Avdullahu, Grischa Prömel, Alexander Prass, Fisnik Asllani, Andrej Kramaric.

FC Koln predicted lineup (4-3-3): Marvin Schwabe (GK), Sebastian Sebulonsen, Joël Schmied, Timo Hübers, Tom Krauß, Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson, Eric Martel, Jakub Kaminski, Jan Thielmann, Ragnar Ache, Linton Maina.

Hoffenheim vs FC Koln Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Hoffenheim vs FC Koln betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, corners market tip, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Koln look like a great betting option with a +0.5 goal start. They should be able to triumph or potentially draw this Bundesliga match, with this Asian Handicap pick at -115 looking like value.

The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant Bundesliga stats to get the full picture.

Key Hoffenheim vs FC Koln league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Koln in 2 of their last 3 games on the road.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Koln in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hoffenheim in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hoffenheim in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hoffenheim in 15 of their last 18 games at home.

Koln +0.5 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 53.5% prospect of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Hoffenheim 1 - 1 Koln

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jan Thielmann Over 0.5 Shots On Target +112

Jan Thielmann (Koln) has totalled a minimum of one shot on goal in four consecutive league matches. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Target line and there are odds of +112 available.

Latest Jan Thielmann Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-164

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Fisnik Asllani To Score +143

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim) is available at +143 to be among the goals. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager which means we need him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Fisnik Asllani Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+140

First

+420

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-294

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Corners Prediction

Hoffenheim Under 5.5 Corners -137

Hoffenheim have had under 5.5 corners in six straight home matches, while the last 10 Koln away games have seen them concede an average of 4.90 corners. We’re anticipating Hoffenheim to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners wager available at -137.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Hoffenheim

Total

9.60 4.50 5.10

Home

9.20 4.50 4.70

Away

11.10 4.60 6.50

Koln

Total

11.40 5.40 6.00

Home

10.90 6.00 4.90

Away

10.70 5.80 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-123

Hoffenheim Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Koln Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-125

X

+650

2

+135

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Hoffenheim vs FC Koln Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Hoffenheim Victory

The bookies have Hoffenheim as -109 favourites for this Bundesliga clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 52% likely to win. If you’re searching for a different slant, FC Koln are available at +240.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Koln are +150 here. However, if you want to back favourites Hoffenheim, then -213 is on offer.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -200 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Full-Time Result

1

-109

X

+300

2

+240

Half-Time Result

1

+145

X

+150

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-417

X2

-120

Draw No Bet

1

-213

2

+150

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-108

2 Hcp +0.5

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+145

Over 2.5

-189

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+148

Andrej Kramaric is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Those interested in Andrej Kramaric to find the net anytime are able to get +128. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +400.

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)

First

+128

Anytime

+400

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim)

First

+140

Anytime

+420

Mergim Berisha (Hoffenheim)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Marius Bülter (Koln)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

First

+275

Anytime

+700

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Linton Maina (Koln)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Umut Tohumcu (Hoffenheim)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Florian Kainz (Koln)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Dennis Geiger (Hoffenheim)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Jusuf Gazibegovic (Koln)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Wouter Burger (Hoffenheim)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Tom Krauss (Koln)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Alessio Castro-Montes (Koln)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Arthur Chaves (Hoffenheim)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Sebastian Soraas Sebulonsen (Koln)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Eric Martel (Koln)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Mergim Berisha (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-105

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-118

Marius Bülter (Koln)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-118

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-164

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-213

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-233

Linton Maina (Koln)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-217

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-294

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-263

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

Florian Kainz (Koln)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-286

Umut Tohumcu (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-400

Tom Krauss (Koln)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Dennis Geiger (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-714

Wouter Burger (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Arthur Chaves (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-769

Hoffenheim Aiming to Step Up at Home

The previous four Hoffenheim matches at PreZero Arena have seen them beaten. Christian Ilzer's team have finished with five defeats, four draws and one win in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 2.30.

Koln have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

The most recent PreZero Arena meeting saw Hoffenheim draw 1-1 with Koln. The past 5 H2H games at PreZero Arena have involved three Hoffenheim wins, one Koln victory and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Hoffenheim Home Stats		1-4-5	3.40	1.10	2.30	6	4	7	3
FC Koln Away Stats		4-2-4	2.50	1.10	1.40	5	5	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Hoffenheim vs FC Koln Lineups & Team News

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