TSG1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Koln Prediction: Both teams to score and Hoffenheim likely to win

FC Koln will be entertained by Hoffenheim on Sunday 11th February 2024 at the Rhein-Neckar Arena in week 21 of the Bundesliga. Since the winter break, the hosts have not experienced a league victory, and their most recent Bundesliga triumph was prior to seven games.

They were held to a 2-2 away tie by Wolfsburg in their last match. Maximilian Beier and Grischa Prömel both scored goals in the first and second halves, but Lovro Majer, who came off the bench, scored twice to help Wolfsburg salvage a point.

Koln also recorded their first victory of the year to get back on track. Two halftime substitutions for Eintracht Frankfurt allowed Hoffenheim to win 2-0 at home. In the 67th and 80th minutes, respectively, Faride Alidou and Jan Thielmann broke the tie.

Will the home side record the much needed win or Koln will get ack-to-back wins?

Hoffenheim's recent form in the Bundesliga has been bad. Hoffenheim are without a win after the winter break. Their last few matches in the Bundesliga include a 3-3 draw with Darmstadt, a 3-0 loss to Bayern, a 3-2 loss to Freiburg, a 1-1 draw with Heidenheim and a 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg.

Hoffenheim has shown they can score but also have a tendency to concede goals. Their ability to secure draws and occasional wins suggests a level of resilience. 

Köln's recent Bundesliga form has been mixed. Their recent results in the Bundesliga include a win over Darmstadt, draws against Mainz and Heidenheim, and losses against Freiburg and Union Berlin. Considering the home form of FC Koln, the team has three draws, one win and one loss in their recent five games played.

Köln has demonstrated a strong defensive capability, often keeping clean sheets, but they have also struggled to find the back of the net in some matches.

Hoffenheim is in dire need of a win as the team has not recorded any wins in the league after the winter break. Hoffenheim will be playing at home and will be hoping to get their first win to move up the league table but their recent form suggests that the home advantage might not be enough to tilt the scales in their favour unless the defensive errors are drastically reduced. Koln has been conceding multiple goals in their recent matches, indicating a shaky defence. Hoffenheim could capitalize on this but it is important to remember that the Hoffenheim are not that convincing on the road.

Given their current form, a 1-1 or 2-1 win for the home side seems likely.