Hoffenheim vs FC Cologne Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 German Bundesliga
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THE FACTS
When is Hoffenheim vs FC Cologne on and what time does it start? Hoffenheim vs FC Cologne will take place on Sunday 11th February, 2024 – 16:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Hoffenheim vs FC Cologne? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Hoffenheim vs FC Cologne on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Hoffenheim vs FC Cologne
Where can I stream Hoffenheim vs FC Cologne in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, Hoffenheim vs FC Colognecan be streamed live on the Sky Go app
THE LOWDOWN
HOFFENHEIM
Hoffenheim’s winless run in the Bundesliga now stands at six games and they are still yet to win since the resumption of the season post-winter break, further increasing the pressure on them to turns things around quickly. They’ll no doubt be hoping that home advantage serves as a catalyst to success against FC Cologne.
Twice Hoffenheim led away at Wolfsburg in their last fixture and on both occasions, Wolfsburg managed to draw level, which perhaps underlines the lack of confidence within this Hoffenheim squad right now. When you’re on a bad run, being able to close out football matches becomes even harder from a mental aspect.
FC COLOGNE
Like Hoffenheim, FC Cologne had suffered through a tough recent run of results but unlike their opponents, FC Cologne’s seventh fixture following their previous six (all ending without victory), saw them pick up a precious three points, shocking Eintracht Frankfurt with a blistering second half performance and a 2-0 win.
Both of FC Cologne’s goals came after the hour mark, the first on 67 minutes through Faride Alidou before Jan Thielmann doubled his side’s tally with ten minutes to go, effectively guaranteeing victory. Now the onus is on them to back that result up with another positive one here, especially as they still sit inside the bottom three.
THE TEAM NEWS
HOFFENHEIM
PREDICTED XI (3-4-1-2): Baumann; Kabak, Brooks, Nsoki; Kaderabek, Stach, Grillitsch, Skov; Kramaric; Weghorst, Beier
UNAVAILABLE: Berisha (Injured), Brooks (Suspended), John (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Becker (Injured)
FC COLOGNE
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Schwabe; Schmitz, Chabot, Heintz, Finkgrafe; Huseinbasic, Martel; Thielmann, Kainz, Ljubicic; Tigges
UNAVAILABLE: Diehl (Illness), Selke (Injured), Uth (Injured), Waldschmidt (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Hubers (Illness), Pentke (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Hoffenheim know they need to push FC Cologne hard from an attacking point of view, tapping into the fact that the visitors have kept just one clean sheet across their last six league fixtures. However, Hoffenheim have to go back to September 23rd 2023 for their last shutout, having since had 16 games in all competitions, conceding at least once in each of them. Regardless of who comes out on top in this one, expect both teams to score.
TIP: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
