Germany · Bundesliga · Matchweek 1814:30

14:30 UTC

Saturday, 23 January 2027

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1899 Hoffenheim vs 1. FC Köln Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.20 expected goals for 1899 Hoffenheim and 1.88 for 1. FC Köln, a combined total of 4.08. That distribution gives 1899 Hoffenheim the largest share of the 1X2 market at 46%, with the draw at 20%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 77% for over 2.5 goals and 75% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 46% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

Model pick

1899 Hoffenheim win

46.0% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

2.20 – 1.88

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • 1899 Hoffenheim home form

    6 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • 1. FC Köln away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates 1899 Hoffenheim to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 46%, against 46% / 20% / 34% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.20 goals for 1899 Hoffenheim and 1.88 for 1. FC Köln, a combined 4.08 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

1899 Hoffenheim win46%
Draw20%
1. FC Köln win34%

Double chance 1X

66%

Double chance 12

80%

Double chance X2

54%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals91%
Over 2.5 goals77%
Over 3.5 goals58%
Both teams to score75%

Correct score

  • 2–17.7%
  • 2–27.2%
  • 1–17.0%
  • 1–26.6%
  • 3–15.7%

Recent form

1899 Hoffenheim

  • 2026-10-10T13:30:00.000Z · H vs Hamburger SV · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-20T17:30:00.000Z · A vs SC Paderborn 07 · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-17T16:45:00.000Z · A vs OFI · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T13:30:00.000Z · H vs VfB Stuttgart · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-05T13:30:00.000Z · H vs Borussia Dortmund · 2-3 (L)

1. FC Köln

  • 2026-10-11T13:30:00.000Z · H vs Borussia Mönchengladbach · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-03T12:00:00.000Z · A vs FC Viktoria Köln · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-19T13:30:00.000Z · A vs Hamburger SV · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Werder Bremen · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-04T18:30:00.000Z · A vs VfB Stuttgart · 1-4 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

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Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is 1899 Hoffenheim win, at 46.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 75% and over 2.5 goals at 77%.

A 46% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.