KOLN VS HOFFENHEIM - GERMANY: BUNDESLIGA MATCH PREVIEW
GERMANY: BUNDESLIGA MATCH DETAILS: KOLN VS HOFFENHEIM
As Koln prepare to host Hoffenheim on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 15:30, this GERMANY: Bundesliga fixture promises an intriguing contest.
KOLN PREVIEW IN GERMANY: BUNDESLIGA
Koln, currently 12th in the standings with 23 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 34 points. They've earned 14 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HOFFENHEIM PREVIEW IN GERMANY: BUNDESLIGA
Hoffenheim, sitting 3rd with 45 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 21 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR KOLN VS HOFFENHEIM
Recent meetings between Koln and Hoffenheim have favored Koln, with Hoffenheim claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Stuttgart, Koln recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Schwabe, Lund, Ozkacar, Schmied, Sebulonsen, Kaminski, Krauss, Martel, Thielmann, Bulter, Ache. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Hoffenheim's last outing came against Freiburg, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Baumann, Hajdari, Kabak, Hranac, Coufal, Toure, Burger, Avdullahu, Promel, Kramaric, Asllani. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Looking ahead, Koln are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Koln and Hoffenheim are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR KOLN VS HOFFENHEIM
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Koln's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Hoffenheim's games average 3.3 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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