Bundesliga Regular Season - 23
1. FC Köln 2 - 2 FT 1899 Hoffenheim
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
15' R. Ache (S. El Mala)
A. Hajdari 42'
O. Kabak (A. Hajdari) 45'
HT
W. Burger 59'
A. Kramaric 60'
63' S. El Mala (J. Kaminski)
69' ↓ S. Sebulonsen ↑J. Simpson-Pusey
↓ W. Burger ↑A. Prass 73'
V. Coufal 75'
78' C. Ozkacar
85' ↓ R. Ache ↑L. Waldschmidt
85' ↓ S. El Mala ↑M. Bulter
↓ A. Kramaric ↑M. Moerstedt 89'
90'+1 ↓ T. Krauss ↑I. Johannesson
90'+1 ↓ J. Kaminski ↑F. Schenten
↓ F. Asllani ↑Y. Eduardo 90'+2
↓ B. Toure ↑V. Gendrey 90'+2
M. Moerstedt 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
1. FC Köln
Goalkeepers
Marvin Schwäbe 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Joel Schmied 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rav van den Berg 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
6
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Cenk Özkaçar 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Sebastian Sebulonsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Eric Martel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Krauß 
ENFORCER
8
Tackles
8
Tackles
10
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Kristoffer Lund
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Jakub Kamiński 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Said El Mala 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ragnar Ache
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Ron-Robert Zieler 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matthias Köbbing
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Chávez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Huseinbašić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fynn Schenten
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Bülter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Waldschmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
1899 Hoffenheim
Goalkeepers
Oliver Baumann
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Robin Hranáč
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ozan Kabak
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
55%
Pass Acc
Albian Hajdari
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Vladimír Coufal
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Grischa Prömel
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Leon Avdullahu 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
75
Passes
5
Duels
Wouter Burger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Bazoumana Touré
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Fisnik Asllani 
NPC
92
Minutes
92
Minutes
14%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Andrej Kramarić
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Luca Philipp
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Valentin Lässig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentin Gendrey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Akpoguma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Prass
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Luka Duric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Muhammed Damar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yannick Eduardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Moerstedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2025 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 11/02/2024 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 1 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 16/09/2023 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 3 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Cologne Stadium |
| 22/04/2023 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 1 - 3 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 30/10/2022 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 1 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 06/03/2022 | 1. FC Köln | 0 - 1 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 15/10/2021 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 5 - 0 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 24/01/2021 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 - 0 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 19/09/2020 | 1. FC Köln | 2 - 3 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 27/05/2020 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
03/10/2025
11/02/2024
16/09/2023
22/04/2023
30/10/2022
06/03/2022
15/10/2021
24/01/2021
19/09/2020
27/05/2020
1. FC Köln Win
1899 Hoffenheim Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +64
P: 23 GD: +27
P: 23 GD: +19
P: 22 GD: +12
P: 23 GD: +12
P: 22 GD: +15
P: 23 GD: -3
P: 23 GD: -3
P: 23 GD: -8
P: 23 GD: -13
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 23 GD: -6
P: 23 GD: -12
P: 23 GD: -13
P: 23 GD: -16
P: 23 GD: -18
P: 23 GD: -21
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +68
P: 26 GD: +29
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +16
P: 25 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +16
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -17
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 26 GD: -21
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Points Shared in Cologne Chaos
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. A spirited Köln performance derailed Hoffenheim’s momentum in a clash defined by tactical swings and VAR drama at the RheinEnergieSTADION.
Early Intensity at the Cathedral
The Intensity was high from the opening whistle as 1. FC Köln looked to unsettle the high-flying visitors. The home crowd didn't have to wait long for a breakthrough. In the 15th minute, Said El Mala turned provider, delivering a pinpoint ball for R. Ache to slot home. Despite 1899 Hoffenheim controlling possession with 64%, they struggled to break down a resilient Köln block. The hosts maintained a disciplined defensive Balance, absorbing pressure and looking lethal on the counter. The match quickly turned into a tactical chess match, with Köln’s directness clashing against Hoffenheim’s patient build-up play. The early goal set a frantic pace that rarely let up throughout the first half.
The VAR Rollercoaster
Hoffenheim eventually found their footing just before the interval. A. Hajdari swung in a corner that found the rising Ozan Kabak, whose header leveled the scores in the 45th minute. The second half amplified the Stakes significantly. Drama erupted in the 59th minute when W. Burger appeared to have completed the comeback, only for his goal to be chalked off following a VAR review. However, the reprieve for Köln was short-lived. Barely a minute later, A. Kramaric capitalised on a lapse in concentration to put the visitors ahead. It was a whirlwind sequence that threatened to leave the hosts empty-handed after such a promising start.
Mala Rescues a Point
Köln refused to crumble under the pressure of the title contenders. In the 63rd minute, Jakub Kamiński produced a moment of creative brilliance, teeing up Said El Mala for a clinical finish to make it 2-2. A barrage of 27 shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery in the final stages. Hoffenheim forced 10 corners in a desperate attempt to reclaim their lead, but Köln’s backline held firm. The Upset Factor remained high until the final whistle, with both sides missing late chances to snatch all three points. For Hoffenheim, this feels like two points dropped in the title race, while Köln earns a massive morale boost in their mid-table journey.
Key Questions
Who was the standout performer in the match?
Said El Mala was the star for Köln, recording both a goal and an assist in the 2-2 draw.
Why was W. Burger's goal disallowed?
W. Burger's 59th-minute goal was ruled out following a video review by the VAR for a prior infringement.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Road Warriors Aim for Top-Three Stranglehold
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. Hoffenheim looks to cement their Champions League credentials against a Köln side struggling to find their rhythm in mid-table.
The Setup
Expect fireworks at the RheinEnergieStadion. A combined average of over four goals per game suggests the nets won't stay still for long. 1899 Hoffenheim enters this clash with a formidable Form rating, having turned their away trips into a relentless hunt for maximum points. 1. FC Köln, meanwhile, is desperate for a spark. While their Stars like Luca Waldschmidt have the individual quality to hurt any opponent, the team has lacked the defensive Balance required to shut down elite attacks this season. With the Stakes sitting at a modest level, both sides are likely to throw caution to the wind.
Key Battle
The technical battle in the middle of the park will define the afternoon. Florian Kainz remains the creative heartbeat for the hosts, but he faces a massive physical obstacle in Wouter Burger. Burger isn't just a destroyer; his recent goal contributions make him the most dangerous man on the pitch. If Kainz can’t escape Burger’s shadow, Köln’s supply line to the strikers will dry up fast.
Our Prediction
Hoffenheim’s clinical edge should be the deciding factor. While Köln will likely find the scoresheet through a moment of individual magic, their defensive cracks are too wide to ignore against such a high-velocity attack. Marvin Schwäbe will be busy, but even a heroic performance in goal might not be enough to stop the bleeding. Our take is a 3-1 victory for the visitors in a high-octane encounter.