Friday , 11 September 2026

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs 1. FC Koln, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2020-21
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
3 – 0
Full Time
1. FC Koln
Sun 24 Jan 2021 · 17:00 UTC PreZero Arena HT 45+2' · FT 45+1'
Y 6' Sava Cestic
Ihlas Bebou 12' Y
Stefan Posch 52' Y
Y 56' Ellyes Skhiri
Y 63' Jorge Mere

Overview

Match Preview

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs 1. FC Köln — Bundesliga at PreZero Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniel Siebert
  • Referee Norbert Grudzinski
  • Referee Arno Blos
  • Referee Sven Jablonski
  • Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
4 games this season 🟨 5.8/game ⚽ 11.3 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Augsburg 2 6
2 SC Freiburg 2 6
3 Borussia Dortmund 2 6
4 SV 07 Elversberg 2 6
5 1. FSV Mainz 05 2 4
6 FC Bayern Munchen 2 4
7 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2 3
8 RB Leipzig 2 3
9 VfB Stuttgart 2 3
10 SV Werder Bremen 2 3
11 1. FC Koln 2 3
12 SC Paderborn 07 2 1
13 Eintracht Frankfurt 2 1
14 FC Schalke 04 2 1
15 1. FC Union Berlin 2 1
16 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 2 0
17 Borussia Monchengladbach 2 0
18 Hamburger SV 2 0

Head-to-Head

7
3
3
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 13 games · Avg 3.3 goals 1. FC Koln
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-24 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 3–0 1. FC Koln 2020-09-19 1. FC Koln 2–3 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 2020-05-27 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 3–1 1. FC Koln 2019-11-08 1. FC Koln 1–2 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Recent Form

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Jan 1. FC Koln H 3–0 W
19 Jan Hertha BSC A 3–0 W
16 Jan Arminia Bielefeld H 0–0 D
09 Jan FC Schalke 04 A 0–4 L
02 Jan SC Freiburg H 1–3 L
22 Dec SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 H 2–2 D
1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Jan TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 0–3 L
20 Jan FC Schalke 04 A 2–1 W
16 Jan Hertha BSC H 0–0 D
09 Jan SC Freiburg A 0–5 L
02 Jan FC Augsburg H 0–1 L
22 Dec VfL Osnabrück H 1–0 W

Season Stats

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1. FC Koln
#16 Position #11
0 Points 3
2 Played 2
0 / 0 / 2 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 1
4 Scored 4
6 Conceded 6
-2 GD -2
0.00 PPG 1.50
0% Win % 50%

Key Stats

69% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this season
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are 16th (0 pts). 1. FC Koln are 11th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/3
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Koln
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Adam Daghim 1 G 1 A
Ozan Kabak 1 G
Tim Lemperle 1 G
Leon Avdullahu 1 G
1. FC Koln
Thijs Dallinga 2 G
Said El Mala 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! TSG 1899 Hoffenheim welcome 1. FC Köln for this crunch clash at PreZero Arena.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 6' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Sava Cestic.
  • 7' What composure from Andrej Kramaric! The Croatia international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 12' Ihlas Bebou catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 12.
  • 17' Ihlas Bebou has been relatively quiet despite scoring 49 goals in his last 295 appearances.
  • 22' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against 1. FC Köln's shape.
  • 27' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 28' Christoph Baumgartner adds to his 1 season tally! TSG 1899 Hoffenheim lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 30' The 1. FC Koln bench stirs into life. Sava Cestic is withdrawn and Jorge Mere gets his opportunity.
  • 31' It is a substitution in 1. FC Koln team. Kingsley Ehizibue is replaced by Jan Thielmann on 31 minute.
  • 36' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jonas Hector made 166 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 41' 1. FC Köln fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 46' Ismail Jakobs, a Senegal , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 51' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stefan Posch on 52.
  • 56' Controversy at the stadium! Ellyes Skhiri argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 61' A change in the 1. FC Koln ranks — Ondrej Duda exits the field as Anthony Modeste enters on 61.
  • 63' The referee shows 1. FC Koln player a Yellow card on 63.
  • 66' The crowd applauds Jonas Hector as he leaves the pitch. Elvis Rexhbecaj steps in for 1. FC Koln.
  • 71' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 75' Time for substitution for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Mijat Gacinovic is replaced by Pavel Kaderabek.
  • 75' A stunning finish from Andrej Kramaric — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 80' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sava Cestic, as he is very good at scoring at PreZero Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 82' Another change for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim made on 82 minute. Andrej Kramaric leaves to be changed by Munas Dabbur.
  • 87' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 88' Melayro Bogarde is ready to make an impact after coming on for Diadie Samassekou at the 88 minute mark.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 3-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sebastian Hoeneß

1. FC Köln Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Markus Gisdol

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Andrej Kramaric 7
Christoph Baumgartner 5
Florian Kainz 3
Stefan Posch 3
Davie Selke 2
Ihlas Bebou 2
Thijs Dallinga 2
Sargis Adamyan 1

Head to Head

2021-01-24 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 3–0 1. FC Koln 2020-09-19 1. FC Koln 2–3 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 2020-05-27 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 3–1 1. FC Koln 2019-11-08 1. FC Koln 1–2 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Form

2021-01-24 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 3–0 1. FC Koln W 2021-01-19 Hertha BSC 0–3 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim W 2021-01-16 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 0–0 Arminia Bielefeld D 2021-01-09 FC Schalke 04 4–0 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim L 2021-01-02 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1–3 SC Freiburg L 2020-12-22 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 2–2 SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 D

1. FC Köln Form

2021-01-24 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 3–0 1. FC Koln L 2021-01-20 FC Schalke 04 1–2 1. FC Koln W 2021-01-16 1. FC Koln 0–0 Hertha BSC D 2021-01-09 SC Freiburg 5–0 1. FC Koln L 2021-01-02 1. FC Koln 0–1 FC Augsburg W 2020-12-22 1. FC Koln 1–0 VfL Osnabrück L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.01 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.92 1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 86% + Both teams to score 80%

Match Result

✓ Correct
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim60% Draw18% 1. FC Köln22%
Actual: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes80% 0% No20%
Avg goals/match: 4.93
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 95%
5%
± 2.5 86%
14%
± 3.5 71%
29%
± 4.5 53%
47%

Double Chance

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim or Draw
78%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
40%
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim or 1. FC Köln
82%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim46% Draw32% 1. FC Köln22%
Actual: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
6.3%
3 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 2
5.8%
1 – 1
4.9%
4 – 1
4.6%
4 – 2
4.4%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 3
3.7%
3 – 3
3.7%
2 – 0
3.5%
3 – 0
Actual

Asian Handicap — TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Handicap TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers Push 1. FC Köln covers
-2.5 24% — 76%
-2 24% 16% 59%
-1.5 41% — 59%
-1 41% 18% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 12% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 7% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
15% ✗
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.