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.

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 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
6	Hoffenheim	10	6	1	3	21	16	5	21:16	19
9	FC Koln	10	4	2	4	17	15	2	17:15	14

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Hoffenheim confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Oliver Baumann (GK), Vladimir Coufal, Robin Hranac, Albian Hajdari, Bernardo, Leon Avdullahu, Wouter Burger, Muhammed Mehmet Damar, Fisnik Asllani, Bazoumana Toure, Tim Lemperle.

FC Koln confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Marvin Schwaebe (GK), Joel Schmied, Timo Huebers, Dominique Heintz, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Isak Bergmann Johannesson, Eric Martel, Kristoffer Lund Hansen, Jan Thielmann, Jakub Kaminski, Said El Mala.

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.

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

+400

First

+1050

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-167

Shots

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

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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

+128

Under 1.5

-222

Shots

Over 3.5

-112

Under 3.5

-

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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

-111

Under 10.5

-127

Hoffenheim Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

Koln Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-132

X

+650

2

+145

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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.

The bookies have Hoffenheim as -115 favourites for this Bundesliga clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 53% likely to win. If you’re searching for a different slant, FC Koln are available at +270.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Koln are +170 here. However, if you want to back favourites Hoffenheim, then -238 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.

The best football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the Bundesliga matches.

Full-Time Result

1

-115

X

+285

2

+270

Half-Time Result

1

+138

X

+148

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-400

X2

-116

Draw No Bet

1

-238

2

+170

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-112

2 Hcp +0.5

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+145

Over 2.5

-192

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+148

Those interested in Andrej Kramaric to find the net anytime are able to get +120. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +380.

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)

First

+120

Anytime

+380

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim)

First

+140

Anytime

+420

Mergim Berisha (Hoffenheim)

First

+215

Anytime

+650

Marius Bülter (Koln)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

First

+285

Anytime

+750

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Linton Maina (Koln)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Umut Tohumcu (Hoffenheim)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Florian Kainz (Koln)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Dennis Geiger (Hoffenheim)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Wouter Burger (Hoffenheim)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Jusuf Gazibegovic (Koln)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Tom Krauss (Koln)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Arthur Chaves (Hoffenheim)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Alessio Castro-Montes (Koln)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Eric Martel (Koln)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Sebastian Soraas Sebulonsen (Koln)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Mergim Berisha (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-105

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-120

Marius Bülter (Koln)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-118

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-167

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-222

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-222

Linton Maina (Koln)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-213

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-217

Florian Kainz (Koln)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-286

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-286

Umut Tohumcu (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Dennis Geiger (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Tom Krauss (Koln)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Wouter Burger (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Arthur Chaves (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-769

Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim)

Over 3.5

-112

Under 3.5

-

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

-

Mergim Berisha (Hoffenheim)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Marius Bülter (Koln)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Umut Tohumcu (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Dennis Geiger (Hoffenheim)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Tom Krauss (Koln)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

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

Hoffenheim vs FC Koln Lineups & Team News

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