1. FC Koln vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Köln vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Köln 9 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 9 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Siebert
- Referee Frank Willenborg
- Referee Christian Dietz
- Referee Marcel Pelgrim
- Referee Soren Storks
9 games this season
🟨 5.2/game
⚽ 14.9 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern Munchen | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | SV Werder Bremen | 9 | 15 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 9 | 13 |
| 8 | VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 9 | 12 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 10 |
| 14 | FC Augsburg | 9 | 9 |
| 15 | 1. FC Köln | 9 | 9 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 9 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 9 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Sep | VSG Altglienicke | A | 6–0 | W |
| 27 Jun | SV Werder Bremen | A | 1–6 | L |
| 20 Jun | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Jun | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Jun | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | 1. FC Koln | A | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Sep | Chemnitzer FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Jun | Borussia Dortmund | A | 4–0 | W |
| 20 Jun | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 4–0 | W |
| 17 Jun | FC Augsburg | A | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Jun | RB Leipzig | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Koln | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #9 |
| 9 | Points | 12 |
| 9 | Played | 9 |
| 2 / 3 / 4 | W / D / L | 4 / 0 / 5 |
| 10 | Scored | 16 |
| 14 | Conceded | 17 |
| -4 | GD | -1 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 22% | Win % | 44% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season
1. FC Koln this season
11%
Clean Sheets
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this season
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this season
1. FC Koln are 15th (9 pts). TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are 9th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Koln
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0-15
3/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
4/4
61-75
2/4
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Koln
| Said El Mala | 3 G |
| Thijs Dallinga | 2 G |
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
| Adam Daghim | 2 G | 2 A |
| Bambase Conte | 2 G | 2 A |
| Adam Hlozek | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tim Lemperle | 2 G | |
| Ozan Kabak | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — 1. FC Köln and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim get this one started.
- 3' Goal! Andrej Kramaric scores his 124 goal in 422 matches.
- 8' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sebastian Hoeneß might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 13' 1. FC Köln currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 18' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Markus Gisdol will be considering his options from the bench.
- 22' GOAL! Sebastian Andersson scores on 22. Assisted by Jan Thielmann
- 27' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 32' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 33' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Sebastiaan Bornauw.
- 38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 43' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Christoph Baumgartner suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ermin Bicakcic.
- 46' Kingsley Ehizibue is replacing Marco Hoger for the 1. FC Koln side.
- 48' Goal! Andrej Kramaric scores his 124 goal in 422 matches.
- 53' The 32-year-old Joshua Brenet has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 58' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 62' Ihlas Bebou is ready to make an impact after coming on for Munas Dabbur at the 62 minute mark.
- 67' 1. FC Köln are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 69' The referee calls foul for Ondrej Duda. He receives a Yellow card.
- 71' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Elvis Rexhbecaj departs to be replaced by Dominick Drexler.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Dominick Drexler. He replaces Elvis Rexhbecaj on 73 minute.
- 76' The whistle greets Dennis Geiger as he departs to be replaced by Ishak Belfodil.
- 81' Sebastiaan Bornauw is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim so far.
- 85' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kassim Nuhu on 85 minutes.
- 86' What composure from Dominick Drexler! The Germany international strokes it home. 0-4.
- 86' Frederik Sorensen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ellyes Skhiri at the 86 minute mark.
- 89' 1. FC Koln manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Noah Katterbach is hanging Ondrej Duda on the field on 89 minute.
- 90' Kevin Akpoguma makes way for Joshua Brenet at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Oliver Baumann.
- Another three points for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
Lineups
1. FC Köln Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 20
- 18
- 1
- 14
- 23
- 6
- 5
- 9
- 33
- 29
Bench
- 19
- 16
- 30
- 22
- 21
- 24
- 3
- 25
Coach
Markus Gisdol
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
-
25
Kevin Akpoguma ↓ Joshua Brenet 90'
- 1
- 3
- 27
- 4
-
8
Dennis Geiger ↓ Ishak Belfodil 76'
- 15
- 14
-
10
Munas Dabbur ↓ Ihlas Bebou 62'
- 18
Bench
- 7
-
9
Ihlas Bebou ↑ 62'
-
2
Joshua Brenet ↑ 90'
-
19
Ishak Belfodil ↑ 76'
-
20
Mijat Gacinovic ↑ 76'
- 12
- 23
- 33
- 32
Coach
Sebastian Hoeneß
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andrej Kramaric | 7 |
| Christoph Baumgartner | 5 |
| Stefan Posch | 3 |
| Florian Kainz | 3 |
| Ihlas Bebou | 2 |
| Thijs Dallinga | 2 |
| Davie Selke | 2 |
| Maximilian Beier | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Köln Form
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Form
2020-09-19
1. FC Koln
2–3
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2020-09-13
Chemnitzer FC
2–2
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
D
2020-06-27
Borussia Dortmund
0–4
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2020-06-20
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
4–0
1. FC Union Berlin
W
2020-06-17
FC Augsburg
1–3
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2020-06-12
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0–2
RB Leipzig
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.41
1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.12
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
1. FC Köln or Draw
49%
Draw or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
74%
1. FC Köln or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
6.6%
1 – 3
6.3%
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 1
6%
0 – 1
5.7%
0 – 3
4.5%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
4.3%
1 – 0
3.5%
1 – 4
3.4%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln
| Handicap | 1. FC Köln covers | Push | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 13% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +1 | 48% | 21% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 16% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.