1. FC Köln – Hamburger SV

1. FC Köln head into the clash at home perched in 12th place with four points from a win, a draw and a loss, having scored five and conceded seven. Their visitors, Hamburger SV, languish at the bottom of the table on 18th, still winless after three defeats and a bleak 0‑12 goal tally. Köln will be keen to capitalize on their modest home form and tighten up a leaky defence, while Hamburg face a must‑win to spark any hope of climbing out of the relegation zone. The contrast in recent fortunes sets up a clear favorite in Köln, but a desperate SV side could still produce a surprise if they finally find a way past the Köln backline.