Hoffenheim vs FC Cologne 5/27/20 – Bundesliga Pick & Preview
Hoffenheim is coming into the game here in sole possession of 9th place. Hoffenehim has a total of 36 points in the season so far. With Cologne the team is coming into the game sitting in 10th place with a goal advantage in the tie break over Herta Berlin with a total of 34 points for both of the teams.
When it comes to their last 5 games Hoffenheim ended up getting 2 draws and a loss in a pattern of draw, loss, draw, loss, draw. The last game was a 1-1 draw to Paderborn. In the game Hoffenheim only controlled the ball 62% of the time, but had17 shots and only 7 of those on goal. Hoffenheim on the year have ended up getting a total of 36 goals scored on the year. The defense, for Hoffenheim has allowed 47 goals, but have managed to get 26 assist on the year.
The last 5 games for Cologne have been impressive at times with it being 2 draws, a loss, and 2 wins. The last game for Cologne was a 2-2 tie to Dusseldorf. In their tie Cologne controlled the game, but could not lock down the win. Cologne had control of the ball 61% of the time and managed to get 15 shots, but out of those 6 of them went on goal. When it comes to goal scoring Cologne has scored 43 goals on the year, but have allowed 49 goals to be scored on them this year. Passing for Cologne is at 34 assist on the season so far.
Playing head to head on the year has seen Hoffenheim win 4 out of the 5 last games. The other game was not even one which Cologne ended up winning, instead the game ended up being a draw. The last time these two teams met was a 2-1 win for Hoffenheim. In the game Hoffenheim ended up controlling the ball 55% of the time with a total of 15 shots, with 5 of them being on goal. Cologne ended up getting 11 shots, but only 3 of those shots were on goal.
FC Cologne vs Hoffenheim Odds: Hoffenheim +144, Cologne +175, Draw +240
Over/Under Odds: Over 3 -121, Under 3 +101
FC Cologne vs Hoffenheim Pick: Cologne
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Since coming back from the break the Cologne offense has been consistent with 2 goals per game. However, the Hoffenheim team has struggled to score with only a single goal in the 2 games since coming back. Look for Cologne to buck the trend of losses or draws to Hoffenheim and bring home the win in the game here based off of their better offense, but also what seems to be decent ball control.
