Prediction for match 1.FC Köln — Hoffenheim

Odds and Probabilities for Match Outcome

The Bundesliga clash between 1.FC Köln and Hoffenheim is scheduled for February 21, 2026. In the betting odds, Hoffenheim is favored to win with odds of 2.16, while 1.FC Köln is at 3.44, and a draw is at 3.81. In terms of probabilities: Hoffenheim's win is estimated at 45.56%, Köln's at 28.61%, and a draw at 25.83%. For goal totals, the Over 2.5 bet is highlighted with odds of 1.65, reflecting the attacking nature of both teams. Also available is the Both Teams to Score: Yes at 1.49, but the main focus is on the over 2.5 total, considering the scoring stats.

Team Results and Statistics

In terms of ball possession over the last five matches, 1.FC Köln averages 48.8%, while Hoffenheim averages 52.6%. The average number of yellow cards for Köln is 1.8, and for Hoffenheim, it's 2.4. Fouls per match are 7.8 for Köln and 10.2 for Hoffenheim. Both teams average 1.8 offsides per game. In their last three matches, Köln lost 1-3 to Stuttgart (14.02.2026), were defeated 1-2 by RB Leipzig (08.02.2026), and beat Wolfsburg 1-0 (30.01.2026). Hoffenheim, in their last three outings, won 3-0 against Freiburg (14.02.2026), lost 1-5 to Bayern Munich (08.02.2026), and defeated Union Berlin 3-1 (31.01.2026). In their head-to-head on 03.10.2025, Hoffenheim lost 0-1 to Köln.

How Many Goals Will Be in the Match Köln - Hoffenheim

In their last five matches, 1.FC Köln has an average total of 2.8 goals per game, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.6. Hoffenheim's figures are even higher, with an average of 3.8 goals per game, scoring 2.4 and conceding 1.4. Both teams have hit the over 2.5 goals mark in 4 out of 5 games, confirming their tendency for high-scoring matches. In the first half, Köln exceeded 1.5 goals in only 1 out of 5 games, while Hoffenheim did so in 2 out of 5. In the second half, Köln hit over 1.5 in 3 out of 5, and Hoffenheim in 4 out of 5. Goal interval stats show Köln often scores between 76-90 minutes (30%), while Hoffenheim scores between 31-45 (33%). Köln most frequently concedes between 16-30 minutes (40%), and Hoffenheim between 46-60 (43%). These stats support the bet on over 2.5 goals, as both teams regularly engage in high-scoring encounters, especially in the second half.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

1.FC Köln averages 5.2 corners per game, while Hoffenheim averages 5. In the last five matches, Köln had 2 out of 5 games with over 9.5 corners, while Hoffenheim had 5 out of 5. The total corners line closest to the average (10.2) is set at 10.5, with over 10.5 at 1.95 and under at 2.00. In corner outcome bets, Hoffenheim is favored at 1.78. Given both teams' high activity in corner kicks, considering over 10.5 total corners is an interesting option for an additional bet.