Our Cologne vs TSG Hoffenheim Prediction: 1-2
Cologne vs TSG Hoffenheim in the Germany Bundesliga I is scheduled for an 14:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Cologne's Last Match – VfB Stuttgart vs Cologne
Cologne will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-3 Germany Bundesliga I loss to VfB Stuttgart on February 14. In that match, Cologne controlled 43% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 VfB Stuttgart | 57% | 9 (4) | 2.39 | 41 |
 Cologne | 43% | 8 (3) | 1.59 | 49 |
TSG Hoffenheim's Last Match – TSG Hoffenheim vs SC Freiburg
TSG Hoffenheim will want to continue their winning form after a 3-0 Germany Bundesliga I victory over SC Freiburg, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, TSG Hoffenheim had 62% possession and 14 attempts at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 TSG Hoffenheim | 62% | 14 (7) | 1.79 | 69 |
 SC Freiburg | 38% | 7 (3) | 0.7 | 21 |
Cologne vs TSG Hoffenheim Stats
Key Stats
| Cologne | TSG Hoffenheim | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.91 | Attacking Strength | 1.2 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 0.85 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cologne are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while TSG Hoffenheim average 2.2 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Cologne 11-17
TSG Hoffenheim 22-11
What are the odds for this match?
Cologne to win: @3.3
Draw: @3.8
TSG Hoffenheim to win: @2.05
Lineups
Cologne (3-5-2) : Marvin Schwabe, Joel Schmied, Rav Van den Berg, Cenk Ozkacar, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Eric Martel, Tom Krauss, Jakub Kaminski, Kristoffer Lund, Ragnar Ache, Said El Mala
TSG Hoffenheim (4-5-1) : Oliver Baumann, Vladimir Coufal, Robin Hranac, Ozan Kabak, Albian Hajdari, Andrej Kramaric, Grischa Promel, Leon Avdullahu, Wouter Burger, Bazoumana Toure, Fisnik Asllani
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