Köln vs Hoffenheim: match statistics
Hoffenheim is displaying significantly better form and league position (3rd place) compared to Köln (12th place). The visitors are characterized by an impressive away win percentage (55%) and excellent form in their last five matches (4 wins, 2.4 points per game). Köln struggles with defense in home matches, conceding an average of 1.55 goals per game with only a 9% clean sheet rate, which is alarming against Hoffenheim's effective offense (averaging 1.82 goals away). Goal difference and the xG differential also speak in favor of the visitors, who boast better shot conversion (16% vs 12%). All key statistical indicators point to Hoffenheim's advantage, making them the favorite in this fixture.
Köln vs Hoffenheim: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Köln played against Hoffenheim in Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Köln has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Hoffenheim has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Köln scores 1.41 goals per game and allows 1.68. Hoffenheim scores 2.14 and allows 1.27. Games in this league average 3.18 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 73% of Köln's games and 64% of Hoffenheim's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 68%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hoffenheim has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.46 per game. Köln takes 13.2 shots per game, while Hoffenheim takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Köln leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.91 goals per game after halftime. Hoffenheim leads at halftime in 45% and scores 1.05 after halftime.
When the teams score
Köln's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Hoffenheim, it is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Bundesliga games average 3.18 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Hoffenheim is displaying significantly better form and league position (3rd place) compared to Köln (12th place). The visitors are characterized by an impressive away win percentage (55%) and excellent form in their last five matches (4 wins, 2.4 points per game). Köln struggles with defense in home matches, conceding an average of 1.55 goals per game with only a 9% clean sheet rate, which is alarming against Hoffenheim's effective offense (averaging 1.82 goals away). Goal difference and the xG differential also speak in favor of the visitors, who boast better shot conversion (16% vs 12%). All key statistical indicators point to Hoffenheim's advantage, making them the favorite in this fixture.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Köln | Hoffenheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.43 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Hoffenheim is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Köln · 2.4 pts / game - Hoffenheim
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Hoffenheim is 52% better for: goals scored per game.
1.41 goals / game - Köln · 2.14 goals / game - Hoffenheim
Hoffenheim is 32% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.68 goals / game - Köln · 1.27 goals / game - Hoffenheim
Köln scores in 86% of games (19 of 22 meczów), while Hoffenheim keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 meczów).
Hoffenheim scores in 86% of games (19 of 22 meczów), while Köln keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Köln
Over / Under - Hoffenheim
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Hoffenheim is 73% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.95 pts / game - Köln · 1.64 pts / game - Hoffenheim
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Köln - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Hoffenheim - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 64%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Köln
Hoffenheim
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Köln | Liga | Hoffenheim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.09 | 3.18 | ▲ 3.41 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 73% | 58% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 59% | 63% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 23% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 73% | 77% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 83% | ▼ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Köln's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Hoffenheim. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Köln vs Hoffenheim?
The Bundesliga match finished Köln 2:2 Hoffenheim. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Köln vs Hoffenheim?
Köln score 1.41 goals per game on average and Hoffenheim 2.14. The Bundesliga average is 3.18 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 73% of Köln's matches and 64% of Hoffenheim's.
What form are Köln and Hoffenheim in?
Over the last 5 games Köln have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Hoffenheim 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Köln vs Hoffenheim?
The statistical background for Köln vs Hoffenheim — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.