Bundesliga Gameweek 6
1899 Hoffenheim 0 - 1 FT 1. FC Köln
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
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3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
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Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
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0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Machida Zelvia
2-4
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
78
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
12
Kashiwa Reysol conquer Machida in away thriller
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
10' Bazoumana Touré
S. El Mala (E. Martel) 16'
20' Bernardo
39' Wouter Burger
43' Bazoumana Touré
HT
↓ J. Thielmann ↑R. Ache 46'
65' ↓ L. Avdullahu ↑G. Promel
65' ↓ T. Lemperle ↑I. Bebou
70' ↓ M. Damar ↑A. Kramaric
70' ↓ F. Asllani ↑M. Moerstedt
↓ S. El Mala ↑L. Maina 72'
↓ D. Heintz ↑C. Ozkacar 72'
↓ K. Lund ↑T. Krauss 84'
↓ I. Johannesson ↑D. Huseinbasic 84'
90' ↓ Bernardo ↑A. Prass
Sebastian Sebulonsen 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
1899 Hoffenheim
Goalkeepers
Oliver Baumann 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Vladimír Coufal 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Robin Hranáč 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Albian Hajdari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernardo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Leon Avdullahu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
65
Entry
Wouter Burger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Muhammed Damar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Fisnik Asllani
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Bazoumana Touré
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Tim Lemperle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Luca Philipp 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Arthur Chaves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Akpoguma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Prass
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Umut Tohumcu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Grischa Prömel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrej Kramarić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Moerstedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ihlas Bebou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
1. FC Köln
Goalkeepers
Marvin Schwäbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Joël Schmied 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Timo Hübers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominique Heintz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Midfielders
Sebastian Sebulonsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ísac Bergmann Jóhannesson
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Eric Martel 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kristoffer Lund
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
Jan Thielmann
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Said El Mala 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
Jakub Kamiński
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Ron-Robert Zieler
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cenk Özkacar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Krauß
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Huseinbašić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Kainz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessio Castro-Montes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Linton Maina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ragnar Ache
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
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
1899 Hoffenheim Win
1. FC Köln Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +22
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -7
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
1899 Hoffenheim
1. FC Köln
1899 Hoffenheim
1. FC Köln
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Schwäbe's Masterclass and VAR Chaos: Cologne Stuns Hoffenheim
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. At the PreZero Arena, Hoffenheim dominated possession and territory but fell victim to Cologne's surgical efficiency and a goalkeeper performance for the ages.
El Mala Strikes in a Flash
Before the crowd had settled, Said El Mala cut through Hoffenheim's defence with ruthless precision. The Cologne forward latched onto E. Martel's pass and finished with ice-cold composure—a goal that set the tone for an afternoon of frustration for the hosts. Hoffenheim controlled 61 percent possession, firing 15 shots, yet only four found the target. The Balance was stark: territorial dominance without clinical edge.
The VAR Turning Point
Then came minute 43 and the moment that defined the match. Bazoumana Touré went down in the box, the referee pointed to the spot—but VAR intervened and overturned the decision. It was the pivot moment of the afternoon. Hoffenheim's psychological advantage evaporated. With 17 corners and 25 total shots, the hosts hammered away at Cologne's goal, but the Intensity yielded nothing. The Stakes had shifted irreversibly.
Schwäbe's Four-Save Masterpiece
Marvin Schwäbe was Cologne's fortress. Four saves—each one crucial—kept the visitors' sheet clean and neutralised Hoffenheim's relentless pressure. While Hoffenheim generated 1.12 xG, Cologne proved that efficiency trumps volume: 0.94 xG, one goal, three points. The final whistle brought vindication for the visitors and despair for the home faithful. Cologne climbed to sixth; Hoffenheim's form remained adrift.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR cancelled Hoffenheim's 43rd-minute penalty, stripping them of a lifeline and deflating their momentum when momentum was critical.
What made Marvin Schwäbe the Man of the Match?
Four crucial saves under relentless pressure—Schwäbe's commanding performance neutralised Hoffenheim's 25-shot barrage and secured victory.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Champions League Ambitions Collide at PreZero Arena
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. This clash represents a critical juncture for two sides desperate to prove their top-four credentials as the race for Europe heats up.
The Setup
The Stakes couldn't be clearer on October 03, 2025. 1899 Hoffenheim enters this fixture in scorching Form (WDWWW), sitting 5th in the table. However, their rise is built on shaky foundations; a defensive unit conceding 3.5 goals per match at home threatens to undermine their progress. 1. FC Köln, currently 8th, arrives knowing a win would bridge the gap to the elite. While their Balance has been questionable this season, their ability to find the net remains a potent threat against a leaky TSG backline.
Key Battle
The match will likely be decided by the clinical edge of Fisnik Asllani against the creative spark of Marius Bülter. Asllani has been a revelation for the hosts, providing the Stars quality needed to break deadlocks. Bülter, however, brings a massive 9.2 average rating into this contest, and his ability to exploit the wide channels could be the undoing of a Hoffenheim defense that often leaves its flanks exposed.
Our Prediction
Expect a high-octane affair where tactical discipline takes a back seat to offensive flair. Hoffenheim will look to Tim Lemperle to link play, while Köln will rely on the directness of Jakub Kamiński. Given that both sides possess combined conceded stats of 5.5 goals per game, a clean sheet feels like a fantasy. We predict a 2-2 draw, with both teams showcasing enough attacking brilliance to cancel each other out in a thrilling encounter.