Bundesliga Gameweek 1
1. FC Köln 3 - 2 FT 1899 Hoffenheim
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Adam Daghim (Bambasé Conté) 27'
HT
51' Said El Mala
↓ Bernardo Fernandes da Silva Junior ↑Robin Hranáč 53'
↓ Adam Hložek ↑Max Moerstedt 53'
Max Moerstedt 57'
65' ↓ Paul Okon-Engstler ↑Ellyes Skhiri
65' ↓ Said El Mala ↑Linton Maina
65' ↓ Ragnar Ache ↑Thijs Dallinga
Ozan Kabak (Vladimír Coufal) 67'
↓ Patrick Wimmer ↑Nathan De Cat 71'
72' Thijs Dallinga (Linton Maina)
82' Thijs Dallinga
Ozan Kabak 83'
↓ Adam Daghim ↑Andrej Kramarić 87'
↓ Albian Hajdari ↑Mats Rots 87'
90' ↓ Tom Krauß ↑Marius Bülter
90'+3 ↓ Alessio Castro-Montes ↑Joel Schmied
Max Moerstedt 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
1. FC Köln
Goalkeepers
Marvin Schwäbe 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Alessio Castro-Montes 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Lochoshvili 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Gideon Mensah 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Ísac Bergmann Jóhannesson
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Tom Krauß 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Jan Thielmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ragnar Ache
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
7%
Pass Acc
Said El Mala 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
6
Shots
7.5
Rating
BENCH
Ron-Robert Zieler 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joël Schmied
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rav van den Berg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Linton Maina 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.0
Rating
Ellyes Skhiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Friemel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Bülter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thijs Dallinga 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Reigan Heskey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
1899 Hoffenheim
Goalkeepers
Oliver Baumann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Vladimír Coufal
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Ozan Kabak 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Albian Hajdari
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Bernardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
Midfielders
Patrick Wimmer
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Wouter Burger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon Avdullahu 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
65
Passes
5
Duels
Adam Daghim
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Adam Hložek 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Bambasé Conté
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Luca Philipp
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mats Rots
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Hranáč
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentin Gendrey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cajetan Benjamin Lenz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan De Cat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Moerstedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrej Kramarić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2026 | 1. FC Köln | 2 - 2 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 10/03/2025 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 02/11/2024 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 1 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 09/16/2023 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 3 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Cologne Stadium |
| 04/22/2023 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 1 - 3 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 10/30/2022 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 1 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 03/06/2022 | 1. FC Köln | 0 - 1 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 10/15/2021 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 5 - 0 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 01/24/2021 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 - 0 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 09/19/2020 | 1. FC Köln | 2 - 3 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
02/21/2026
10/03/2025
02/11/2024
09/16/2023
04/22/2023
10/30/2022
03/06/2022
10/15/2021
01/24/2021
09/19/2020
1. FC Köln Win
1899 Hoffenheim Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 1 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 4 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
1. FC Köln
1899 Hoffenheim
1. FC Köln
1899 Hoffenheim
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Dallinga's Double Completes Chaos at the RheinEnergieStadion
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 90/100. A breathless five-goal thriller saw Köln overcome a penalty scare and multiple deficits to stun Champions League hopefuls Hoffenheim.
Opening Act Fireworks
The RheinEnergieStadion was a cauldron of noise as the opening whistle blew. A barrage of 33 combined shots turned this clash into an absolute shooting gallery. The Intensity was completely off the charts right from the start. 1899 Hoffenheim settled faster and controlled possession beautifully in the early phases. Their crisp passing unlocked the home defence after 27 minutes. Adam Daghim finished off a slick attacking move to silence the home crowd. 1. FC Köln looked rattled but managed to weather the storm heading into the break. The visitors dictated the rhythm, but their slender lead always felt incredibly fragile given the chaotic tempo and end-to-end chances.
The Dramatic Pivot
The second half exploded into life almost instantly. Said El Mala caught the visitors sleeping to smash home a vital equalizer. Then arrived the pivotal moment. Hoffenheim earned a golden opportunity from the penalty spot. Max Moerstedt stepped up, but his missed penalty completely shifted the psychological momentum. Despite the massive setback, the visitors kept pushing forward. Vladimír Coufal whipped in a deadly cross, and Ozan Kabak restored the Hoffenheim lead with a towering header. The Balance of power swung violently back and forth. Four distinct lead changes in this period left both sets of defenders chasing shadows in a truly relentless affair.
A Heroic Resolution
Enter the ultimate super sub. Trailing again, the hosts rolled the dice with a double substitution in the 65th minute, and it paid off spectacularly. Linton Maina immediately tore down the flank and picked out fellow substitute Thijs Dallinga to equalize yet again. The momentum was entirely with the hosts now. Ten minutes later, Dallinga struck again, firing home a dramatic winner to complete an unforgettable brace. This carried a massive Upset Factor given Hoffenheim's lofty early ambitions. Köln's sensational fightback sends a huge statement to the rest of the league. They refused to surrender, punishing every defensive lapse to steal all three points in a modern classic.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by T. Dallinga the turning point?
Actually, Hoffenheim's Max Moerstedt missed the penalty. That miss kept Köln in the match, paving the way for Dallinga's late heroics on the other end.
What made T. Dallinga the Man of the Match?
Coming off the bench in the 65th minute, he ruthlessly scored a brace to complete the sensational comeback victory for the hosts.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Relentless attacking intent from both sides generated 33 total shots, massive set-piece pressure, and four wild lead changes in the second half.
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.
Opening Day Intrigue in Cologne
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. With both sides desperate for a fast start on opening weekend, this evenly matched clash promises tactical discipline over pure spectacle.
The Setup
The new Bundesliga season kicks off at the RheinEnergieStadion on August 29, 2026, with 1. FC Köln hosting 1899 Hoffenheim. As expected for matchday one, the Stakes are naturally low with the entire marathon campaign still ahead. However, an off-the-charts Balance rating suggests there is virtually nothing to separate these two sides on paper. While a modest Form rating indicates both squads are still shaking off the pre-season rust, the presence of attacking talents like J. Kamiński for the hosts and B. Touré for the visitors pushes the Stars metric just high enough to hint at moments of individual brilliance.
Key Battle
With both sides eager to establish early dominance, the real war will be waged in the middle of the park. The home side's engine room must dictate the tempo to feed their forwards, while the visitors' defensive structure will aim to absorb pressure and spring rapid counter-attacks. It is a classic clash of possession versus transitional speed.
Our Prediction
Hoffenheim edges it. The away side brings a slight qualitative edge to the table. Expect a cagey opening half before the visitors find a breakthrough late on, capitalizing on tired legs to seal a narrow 1-2 victory on the road.