Hoffenheim vs FC Koln Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

The previous clash between these two clubs ended in a 1-1 draw.

TSG Hoffenheim are gearing up to face FC Koln for their matchweek 6 fixture of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season. PreZero Arena is all set to witness the interesting clash between these sides.

Even though Die Kraichgauer will be at home, the situation is not going to be easy for them. They were held to a 1-1 draw against SC Freiburg.

TSG Hoffenheim could have secured a win, but they failed to do so. In their next fixture, they will be looking to secure their third league win of the new season.

FC Koln have not been able to come up with their best performances in their last three games. They fell prey to VfB Stuttgart in their last Bundesliga game.

They took an early lead, but because of their poor defence, they gave it away. The visitors will be under pressure from the start.

Kick-off:

• Location: Sinsheim, Germany
• Stadium: PreZero Arena
• Date: Saturday, October 4
• Kick-off Time: 12:00 a.m. IST (Friday, Oct 3; 06:30 p.m. GMT/ 02:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Felix Zwayer
• VAR: In use

Form:

Hoffenheim: W-L-W-L-D

Cologne: W-W-D-L-L

Players to Watch

Fisnik Asllani (TSG Hoffenheim)

Fisnik Asllani has been one of the main men in the attacking front for TSG Hoffenheim since the start of their 2025-26 campaign. In five Bundesliga appearances this season, he has scored five goals and also has an assist to his name. Asllani will be keen on finding the net yet again.

Fisnik equalises – with a strong assist from @Coufi5 👏 pic.twitter.com/liLmIjv8c0

— TSG Hoffenheim EN (@tsghoffenheimEN) September 29, 2025

Jakub Kaminski (FC Koln)

The 23-year-old forward from Poland is going to play an important role in the final third for the visitors. Jakub Kaminski has scored three goals in five league games this season. He will be looking to help his side by scoring a goal or two.

Kaminski controls the ball well in the midfield.

Match Facts

• FC Koln are on a three-match winless run.
• Both of these clubs have won two of their last five fixtures.
• TSG Hoffenheim are undefeated against FC Koln in their last two meetings.

TSG Hoffenheim vs FC Koln: Betting Tips and Odds

• TSG Hoffenheim to win @1/1 BetMGM
• Fisnik Asllani to score @11/2 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @8/13 Star Sports

Injury and Team News

TSG Hoffenheim will be without the services of Koki Machida, Hennes Behrens and two other squad members as they are injured. Wouter Burger and Albian Hajdari might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Rav van den Berg, Marius Bulter and Luca Kilian are injured, hence keeping them out of action for FC Koln.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 30

TSG Hoffenheim won: 14

FC Koln won: 8

Draws: 8

Predicted Lineups

TSG Hoffenheim predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Baumann (GK); Coufal, Hranác, Chaves, Bernardo; Avdullahu, Tohumcu; Prass, Kramaric, Toure; Asllani

FC Koln predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Schwäbe (GK); Schmied, Martel, Hübers; Sebulonsen, Jóhannesson, Krauss, Kaminski, Maina; Thielmann, Ache

Match Prediction

These clubs have produced some close fixtures before and will be looking to come up with another. TSG Hoffenheim are likely to come out on top to defeat FC Koln in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: Hoffenheim 2-1 FC Koln

Telecast Details

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UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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