TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs 1. FC Köln, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs 1. FC Köln — Bundesliga at PreZero Arena.
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 34 games · 61 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Köln 34 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dominik Schaal
- Referee Christian Bandurski
- Referee Thomas Stein
- Referee Benjamin Brand
- Referee Holger Henschel
- Referee Robin Braun
- Referee Pascal Mueller
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Köln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr | 1. FC Köln | H | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Apr | FC Bayern München | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Apr | FC Schalke 04 | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | SV Werder Bremen | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Mar | Hertha BSC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | SC Freiburg | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Apr | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Apr | FC Augsburg | A | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | Borussia Mönchengladbach | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Mar | Borussia Dortmund | A | 1–6 | L |
| 10 Mar | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 1. FC Köln | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #14 |
| 61 | Points | 32 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 18 / 7 / 9 | W / D / L | 7 / 11 / 16 |
| 65 | Scored | 49 |
| 52 | Conceded | 63 |
| +13 | GD | -14 |
| 1.79 | PPG | 0.94 |
| 53% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are 5th (61 pts). 1. FC Köln are 14th (32 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. 1. FC Koln kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Kevin Vogt has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' A quiet spell here at PreZero Arena. 1. FC Koln seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 18' What a moment for Florian Kainz! That strike on 18 puts his side firmly in control.
- 23' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 26' 1. FC Koln receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 26.
- 29' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for John Brooks on 29 minutes.
- 34' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 39' Davie Selke has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 39 minutes.
- 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jonas Hector is clearly more than just a goal scorer for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
- 46' Time for substitution for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Finn Becker is replaced by Munas Dabbur.
- 51' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
- 61' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 61.
- 62' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 62 minute. Dejan Ljubicic leaves to be changed by Jan Thielmann.
- 67' Robert Skov is replacing Kevin Akpoguma for the TSG 1899 Hoffenheim side.
- 72' The 24-year-old Jan Thielmann has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 73' Sebastian Rudy gets the nod from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. He replaces Dennis Geiger and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' Over 78 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 80' Florian Kainz makes way for Kingsley Schindler at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Koln.
- 85' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 89' The whistle greets Benno Schmitz as he departs to be replaced by Luca Kilian.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Angelino ↓ Kasper Dolberg 80'
- 23
- 9
- 22
-
25
Kevin Akpoguma ↓ Robert Skov 67'
- 1
- 3
- 27
-
8
Dennis Geiger ↓ Sebastian Rudy 73'
- 14
-
20
Finn Becker ↓ Munas Dabbur 46'
Bench
-
19
Kasper Dolberg ↑ 80'
- 4
-
16
Sebastian Rudy ↑ 73'
- 5
-
10
Munas Dabbur ↑ 46'
-
29
Robert Skov ↑ 67'
- 37
- 13
-
39
Tom Bischof ↑ 73'
Coach
Pellegrino Matarazzo
1. FC Köln Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 24
- 28
- 4
- 37
-
27
Davie Selke ↓ Steffen Tigges 62'
- 14
-
2
Benno Schmitz ↓ Luca Kilian 89'
-
7
Dejan Ljubicic ↓ Jan Thielmann 62'
- 20
- 6
Bench
-
17
Kingsley Schindler ↑ 80'
- 3
- 1
- 23
-
15
Luca Kilian ↑ 89'
-
21
Steffen Tigges ↑ 62'
-
29
Jan Thielmann ↑ 62'
- 47
-
8
Denis Huseinbasic ↑ 80'
Coach
Steffen Baumgart
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andrej Kramaric | 7 |
| Christoph Baumgartner | 5 |
| Florian Kainz | 3 |
| Stefan Posch | 3 |
| Davie Selke | 2 |
| Ihlas Bebou | 2 |
| Jurgen Locadia | 1 |
| Dennis Geiger | 1 |
Head to Head
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Form
2023-04-22
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
1–3
1. FC Köln
L
2023-04-15
FC Bayern München
1–1
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
D
2023-04-09
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
2–0
FC Schalke 04
W
2023-04-02
SV Werder Bremen
1–2
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2023-03-18
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
3–1
Hertha BSC
W
2023-03-12
SC Freiburg
2–1
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.34
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Köln win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.81
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim or Draw
75%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
47%
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim or 1. FC Köln
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Köln win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–3 not predicted1 – 3Actual
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 1
8.4%
3 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 2
4.9%
1 – 0
4.8%
3 – 0
4.7%
4 – 1
3.9%
0 – 0
3.4%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
| Handicap | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers | Push | 1. FC Köln covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 17% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 20% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 12% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

