The model rates their attack at 1.06× the league average and their defence at 0.95× goals conceded, where 1 is average and a lower defensive figure is better. Among the 18 rated sides in the division that is the 11th-best attack and the 8th-best defence. Next they host 1899 Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on 29 August 2026, a match the model gives them 51%.
Model rating
How the model rates this team from its recent expected-goals output, relative to the league average — how the ratings are built.
Next match: 1. FC Köln vs 1899 Hoffenheim
1. FC Köln host 1899 Hoffenheim at RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne on 29 August 2026, 13:30 UTC. The model makes it 51% 1. FC Köln, 23% draw and 26% 1899 Hoffenheim, with a most likely scoreline of 2-1. It projects 1.92 expected goals for 1. FC Köln against 1.34. Beyond the result it puts both teams to score at 64% and over 2.5 goals at 63%.
Full preview and model analysis for 1. FC Köln vs 1899 Hoffenheim
Recent meetings with 1899 Hoffenheim
- 21 February 20261. FC Köln 2–2 1899 HoffenheimBundesliga
- 3 October 20251899 Hoffenheim 0–1 1. FC KölnBundesliga
- 11 February 20241899 Hoffenheim 1–1 1. FC KölnBundesliga
- 16 September 20231. FC Köln 1–3 1899 HoffenheimBundesliga
- 22 April 20231899 Hoffenheim 1–3 1. FC KölnBundesliga
The last 5 meetings between the two, most recent first.