Check the FC Koln vs Hoffenheim confirmed lineups, starting XI, team news, and key match insights alongside our expert prediction and latest betting odds.
FC Koln vs Hoffenheim Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Bundesliga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 29 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 14:30 UK time |
Venue | RheinEnergieSTADION |
The starting lineups for the Bundesliga fixture between FC Koln and Hoffenheim have been confirmed ahead of Saturday afternoon's clash at RheinEnergieSTADION.
FC Koln Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Marvin Schwäbe, Alessio Castro-Montes, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Luka Lochoshvili, Gideon Mensah, Tom Krauß, Paul Okon-Engstler, Ísak Jóhannesson, Jan Thielmann, Ragnar Ache, Saïd El Mala
Substitutes: Thijs Dallinga, Marius Bülter, Ron-Robert Zieler, Rav van den Berg, Joël Schmied, Linton Maina, Ellyes Skhiri, Reigan Heskey, Jonathan Friemel
Hoffenheim Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI: Oliver Baumann, Vladimír Coufal, Ozan Kabak, Albian Hajdari, Bernardo, Leon Avdullahu, Wouter Burger, Patrick Wimmer, Adam Daghim, Adam Hlozek, Bambasé Conté
Substitutes: Robin Hranác, Andrej Kramaric, Luca Philipp, Max Moerstedt, Valentin Gendrey, Mats Rots, Natnael Abraha, Nathan De Cat, Cajetan Lenz
FC Koln vs Hoffenheim Immediate Reaction
FC Koln
FC Koln have lined up in a 4-3-3 formation with Marvin Schwäbe starting in goal behind a defensive line featuring Alessio Castro-Montes, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Luka Lochoshvili, and Gideon Mensah. Tom Krauß, Paul Okon-Engstler, and Ísak Jóhannesson anchor the central midfield trio, while Jan Thielmann and Saïd El Mala support striker Ragnar Ache in attack.
Hoffenheim
Hoffenheim deploy a 4-2-2-2 structure with Oliver Baumann in goal, protected by Vladimír Coufal, Ozan Kabak, Albian Hajdari, and Bernardo across the back four. Leon Avdullahu and Wouter Burger form the central defensive midfield pairing, allowing attacking midfielders Patrick Wimmer and Adam Daghim to support a front line of Adam Hlozek and Bambasé Conté.
FC Koln vs Hoffenheim Reactive Bet Builder
Our featured bet builder for this match focuses on Andrej Kramaric, backing the forward to register Over 2.5 shots and to score at any time. The selection is completed by backing Over 12.5 total corners and Bernardo to be shown a card.
FC Koln vs Hoffenheim Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Both managers have selected attack-minded starting teams, with FC Koln operating a front three and Hoffenheim fielding a paired strike force backed by creative central playmakers. Given the recent history of high-scoring games between these two sides, another entertaining encounter with plenty of goalscoring action is expected.
Score Prediction: 2-2
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