Wednesday , 7 October 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 Koln — Bundesliga at PreZero Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniel Siebert
  • Referee Norbert Grudzinski
  • Referee Arno Blos
  • Referee Sven Jablonski
  • Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
5 games this season 🟨 5.4/game ⚽ 12.2 goals/game

Standings

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

Season Stats

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1. FC Koln
#14 Position #13
3 Points 4
4 Played 4
1 / 0 / 3 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 2
7 Scored 6
10 Conceded 9
-3 GD -3
0.75 PPG 1.00
25% Win % 25%

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 14th (3 pts). 1. FC Koln are 13th (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/4
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Koln
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/3
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Adam Daghim 2 G 2 A
Adam Hlozek 2 G
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim to score. At the same time, 1. FC Köln does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 6' That is a Yellow card for 1. FC Koln. Sava Cestic will be fuming at that decision.
  • 7' Andrej Kramaric has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 7 minutes.
  • 12' The referee has no hesitation. Ihlas Bebou is booked for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Yellow card on 12.
  • 17' The travelling 1. FC Köln supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 22' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Markus Gisdol will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 28' Against the run of play, Christoph Baumgartner has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 30' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Sava Cestic departs to be replaced by Jorge Mere.
  • 31' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 31 minute. Kingsley Ehizibue leaves to be changed by Jan Thielmann.
  • 36' 1. FC Köln is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 41' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 46' Sebastian Rudy has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 30 cards already picked up this season.
  • 51' 1. FC Köln is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Köln are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 52' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Stefan Posch.
  • 56' It’s a booking for 1. FC Koln player. Ellyes Skhiri gets a Yellow card.
  • 61' Anthony Modeste is replacing Ondrej Duda for the 1. FC Koln side.
  • 63' The referee calls foul for Jorge Mere. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 66' The crowd applauds Jonas Hector as he leaves the pitch. Elvis Rexhbecaj steps in for 1. FC Koln.
  • 71' Over 71 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 75' The crowd applauds Mijat Gacinovic as he leaves the pitch. Pavel Kaderabek steps in for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
  • 75' A goal from the Croatia international Andrej Kramaric! He fires home on 75 to make it 3-0!
  • 80' The home supporters are growing impatient. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 82' Andrej Kramaric makes way for Munas Dabbur at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
  • 87' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 88' A change in the TSG 1899 Hoffenheim ranks — Diadie Samassekou exits the field as Melayro Bogarde enters on 88.
  • TSG 1899 Hoffenheim celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sebastian Hoeneß

1. FC Koln 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 Koln 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 L 2020-12-22 1. FC Koln 1–0 VfL Osnabruck W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.45 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41 1. FC Koln xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim60% Draw20% 1. FC Koln20%
Actual: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes69% 0% No31%
Avg goals/match: 3.86
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 73%
27%
± 3.5 53%
47%
± 4.5 34%
66%

Double Chance

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim or Draw
80%
Draw or 1. FC Koln
40%
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim or 1. FC Koln
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim44% Draw37% 1. FC Koln19%
Actual: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 1
8.1%
3 – 1
7%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
5%
3 – 2
4.9%
1 – 0
4.8%
4 – 1
4.3%
0 – 0
3.3%
4 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Handicap TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers Push 1. FC Koln covers
-2.5 22% — 78%
-2 22% 17% 61%
-1.5 39% — 61%
-1 39% 20% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 11% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
25% ✗
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

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