The big picture

TSG Hoffenheim come in 9th on the ladder with 12 points; FC Cologne are 15th on 9. TSG Hoffenheim have the higher position to protect.

TSG Hoffenheim are 3–5 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 1.8 goals for and 2 against.

FC Cologne are 2–3–3 in Bundesliga 2026-27, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.5 against.

Form

TSG Hoffenheim have won three of their last five and most recently drew with Crystal Palace 1–1.

FC Cologne have won one of their last five and most recently drew with 1. FC Union Berlin 1–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 29 times on our records since 2008: TSG Hoffenheim 13, FC Cologne 7, 9 drawn.

Last time out (2026-27), FC Cologne won 3–2 at RheinEnergieStadion.

Biggest margin between these two: TSG Hoffenheim by 6 goals in 2017-18 (6–0).

Players to watch

For TSG Hoffenheim, watch Adam Daghim (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Bambasé Conté (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

For FC Cologne, watch Thijs Dallinga (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27) and Said El Mala (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

At PreZero Arena

TSG Hoffenheim have won 13 of their last 20 at PreZero Arena.

The deeper numbers

TSG Hoffenheim haven't beaten FC Cologne at PreZero Arena since 2021-22: 3 meetings there since then.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, TSG Hoffenheim go in as clear favourites.