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TSG Hoffenheim – 1. FC Köln
There are crucial weeks ahead in the Bundesliga. The Beletage of German soccer enters its 29th matchday and our view goes to the bottom of the table this coming weekend. As before, everything is close together down there and this season there have already been five teams that were already in last place. We also count TSG Hoffenheim among them, which has shown a small rise in form in recent weeks. On Saturday at 3:30 p.m., the duel against 1. FC Köln awaits. You can find out who could have the better end for themselves here in our Hoffenheim – Cologne tip.
Before we move on to the next matchday, let’s take a closer look at the table. The hosts from Hoffenheim are currently in 13th place and TSG have won three of their last four games. In addition, there is the point win from last weekend in Munich. The opponents from Cologne are in eleventh place with 32 points and last matchday FC picked up a point in front of their home crowd at 1-1 against FSV Mainz 05.
Hoffenheim – Cologne info:
- Date & Time: 04/22/2023, 15:30 hrs.
- Game venue: PreZero Arena, Sinsheim
- Competition: Bundesliga, 29. matchday
- TV broadcast: Sky
Hoffenheim form & balance check
A look at the table shows how important a win would be for Hoffenheim next Saturday. Currently, there are five points ahead of the relegation places and with a victory, the TSG would draw level on points with the opponent from Cologne. At the moment, there’s really not much to be said against a win against the cathedral city. If we take a closer look at the last few games against the FC, then there should be the next three on Saturday. TSG has won the last five home games against Cologne. Some of the victories were very clear, so the goal difference in this period is 21:1.
Favorite opponent Cologne
The last five home games against Cologne alone underline Hoffenheim’s role as favorites. If we still look at the overall balance, then Hoffenheim should not let anything go to waste. Hoffenheim did not lose any of the last 13 Bundesliga games against Cologne (nine wins and four draws). On Saturday, Kramaric should do it again for TSG. The Croatian is in absolute top form and has been successful in each of the last four matchdays. This was also the case in the 1-1 draw in Munich on the last matchday. Overall, the form clearly speaks for Hoffenheim. Four games without defeat is TSG’s longest streak this season.
Hoffenheim facts & analysis
- Won 3 of last 4 games.
- Currently at 29 points
- Last played 1:1 in Munich
Cologne form & balance check
Cologne’s playing time is not yet in the bag. Even though coach Steffen Baumgart’s eleven remains eight points above the line with their 32 points, FC must continue to score in the coming weeks. There have been a solid five points from the last three games and last Saturday’s 1-1 draw against FSV Mainz 05 was also quite acceptable. However, the Cologne team will be aware that it will be extremely difficult in the next game. Cologne have not won any of their last 13 games against TSG from Hoffenheim. It gets even worse, FC has lost the last five guest games in Kraichgau and conceded a whopping 21 goals.
Through the outsides to success?
With just 37 goals in the season, FC’s offense is not really coming together, to say the least. The problems have not gone unnoticed by coach Steffen Baumgart. The charismatic coach is therefore playing a lot on the flanks. 1. FC Köln is hitting a lot of crosses, and with eleven goals already scored after high crosses, the Cathedral City team has the most goals of any team in the Bundesliga. As soon as the FC has made the class preservation perfect, the Cologne team will surely be a bit annoyed. The many draws, in particular, are a bit of a blow to the Cologne fans. With eleven draws, the men from the Rhine are the draw kings of the league.
Cologne facts & analysis
- 5 points from last 3 games.
- Currently at 32 points
- None of last 13 Buli games won against Hoffenheim
Predicted lineup – last update on April 20, 2023
The TSG from Hoffenheim played themselves into a frenzy in the last and coach Matarazzo is spoiled for choice this coming Saturday. Really, the coach of Hoffenheim will not change much. Should Vogt not be able to start, Kabak will play. In the attack, it will probably come down to the one-two of Baumgartner and Bebou again. Kramaric has all the freedom on the ten. Cologne will try to get at least a point with a 4-2-3-1. Selke should provide the goals. Baumgart relies on a compact defense and therefore the Cologne team will also start in a back four.
Hoffenheim – Cologne direct comparison & statistics
As far as the direct comparison is concerned, this one clearly speaks for Hoffenheim. TSG picked up a strong 13 wins out of a possible 28 games. Cologne comes to eight wins and in addition there were seven draws. Hoffenheim has not lost any of its last 13 league games against Cologne and has won all of its last five home games.
- TSG Hoffenheim has scored in every of their last 5 matches.
- The average goals scored in a clash between TSG Hoffenheim and 1. FC Köln is 3.2
- The last match ended in a draw. (1-1)
- Andrej Kramaric is the top scorer with 8 goals. 6 times Ellyes Skhiri scored for 1. FC Köln
