Hoffenheim will host the Billy Goats for the Round 21 Bundesliga match.
Date: 10/02/2023 Time:14:30 Venue: Mercedes-Benz Arena, Stuttgart.
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We predict a scoreline of Hoffenheim 3:1 Cologne. This is the most likely outcome which gives Hoffenheim a 37% chance of winning and a 9.5% chance of a 3-1 scoreline. Hoffenheim has a good record against Cologne, winning three of the last four meetings and scoring 11 goals. Cologne, on the other hand, has had a poor start to the season, as they remain in the relegation playoff spot with only 11 points from 20 games. They have also lost their last four competitive matches and conceded 2.9 goals per away game.
Prediction: Hoffenheim to win or draw
There is a 65% chance of over 2.5 goals in the match. Both teams have shown some attacking prowess and defensive vulnerability in their recent games and have been involved in high-scoring matches. Five of the last six meetings between the sides have seen over 2.5 goals, so this trend could continue.
Betting Tip: Over 2
Hoffenheim are favorites to win this fixture despite playing a draw in their previous match and having below-average form.
The Billy Goats have been impressive in recent times. Their form coming into this fixture is near excellent, with only 1 loss in the last 5 games.
Hoffenheim: O. Baumann, S. N’Soki, J. Brooks, O. Kabak, P. Kaderabek, A. Stach, G. Promel, U. Tohumcu, A. Kramaric, M. Beier, W. Weghorst;
Cologne: J. Thielmann, F. Alidou, F. Kainz, D. Ljubicic, E. Martel, D. Huseinbasic, B. Schmitz, T. Hubers, J. Chabot, M. Finkgrafe, M. Schwabe