1899 Hoffenheim – 1. FC Köln

The upcoming clash sees 1899 Hoffenheim host 1. FC Köln in a battle of lower‑midtable rivals, with the hosts sitting 13th on three points after one win and two defeats, having scored six and conceded seven. Köln occupy 12th place with four points from a win, a draw and a loss, their tally standing at five goals for and seven against. Both sides will be eager to improve their goal differences as they vie for those precious points that could lift them out of the relegation‑watch zone. Their recent head‑to‑head meetings have been tight, making this encounter a potentially decisive swing in the table.