Choose language
English
Display Mode

Login

All fixtures →

KOE Cologne Cologne - TSG Hoffenheim Hoffenheim

S. El Mala
63'
60'
A. Kramarić

45'
O. Kabak
R. Ache
15'

RheinEnergieSTADION(49,600 Spectators)

Robert Schröder

Advertisement

38 %Ragnar Ache

Ragnar Ache

0:11

Watch: Ache reaction to his wondergoal

Full-time: Cologne 2-2 Hoffenheim

The spoils are shared in Cologne. The hosts took the lead through an incredible Ragnar Ache overhead kick, but that was cancelled out on the brink of half-time as Ozan Kabak equalised. Andrej Kramarić then gave his side the lead around the hour mark, yet El Mala equalised almost immediately. Both sides pushed forward in search of a winner, but it was not forthcoming for either.

© Christof Koepsel

Full-time

90'

+ 5

Yellow card

90'

+ 3

More dangerous

Hoffenheim have had the more openings, but they are still behind held.

Goal attempts

5off target

4on target

13off target

6on target

90'

+ 2

Five additional minutes

There is still time for either side to find a winner.

90'

+ 2

Substitution

Yannick Eduardo

90'

+ 2

Substitution

Valentin Gendrey

Bazoumana Toure

90'

+ 1

Substitution

Ísak Jóhannesson

90'

+ 1

Substitution

Jakub Kamiński

90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.

1.

Saïd El Mala35.51km/h

2.

Bazoumana Toure35.04km/h

3.

Sebastian Söraas Sebulonsen34.01km/h

89'

Substitution

Andrej Kramarić

86'

Double change

Both goalscorers come off for Cologne as Kwasniok introduces some fresh legs for the final stages.

85'

Substitution

85'

Substitution

Luca Waldschmidt

79'

Over

The ball falls to Prass on the edge of the area, but his effort flies well over the bar.

78'

Yellow card

76'

15 minutes remaining

Both teams are clearly desperate for another goal to grab all three points. It should be a captivating final quarter-hour.

75'

Yellow card

Vladimir Coufal

73'

Substitution

Alexander Prass

69'

Substitution

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey

Sebastian Sebulonsen

68'

Breathless

That was a frantic few minutes. But, with the scores level, we have an interesting 20 minutes ahead of us.

63'

Another equaliser!

Cologne are back on level terms again! El Mala has been a threat throughout the game, and on the counter, he fires through Baumann and the ball trickles over the line.

63'

Saïd El Mala

GOAL!

2:2

Saïd El Mala

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

20 %

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

13.91 m

Hoffenheim in front

Despite Schwäbe's best efforts, Ilzer's side have the lead. A move down the left finds Touré, whose shot is tipped onto the crossbar. The ball then falls to Kramarić on the rebound, and while the Cologne goalkeeper does brilliantly to claw the Croatian's header away from the net, it had already crossed the line.

© IMAGO/DeFodi.de

60'

Andrej Kramarić

GOAL!

1:2

Andrej Kramarić

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

38 %

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

4.87 m

59'

Hoffenheim on top

xGoals

The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).

The visitors have had the better chances in this one, but they are still only level.

xGoals

1

0.89

1.35

1

Goals

58'

Wide

Traoré flashes a shot wide of the target after a quick Hoffenheim move.

56'

Finding their feet

Cologne are slowly gaining a foothold in this second period.

51'

Starting strongly

The away side have begun the second period in the ascendancy.

46'

Underway

We are up and running once more.

Kick-off!

0:29

Huge opening

A quick counter eventually finds Burger in the box, but Martel just does enough to put him off. That was close.

Half-time: Cologne 1-1 Hoffenheim

We are all square at the break. The deadlock was broken by a stunning goal from Ragnar Ache that will live long in the memory, but it was cancelled out just before the break by Ozan Kabak. Both teams had more chances to score in what was an enthralling first half - it is still all to play for after the break.

© IMAGO/Maximilian Koch

Half-time

Hoffenheim level

The visitors have increased their intensity in recent minutes, and they now have their reward. Coufal's cross goes all the way through to Hajdari, but his volleyed cross is turned in by Kabak. Although not as impressive as Ache's opener, it was a nice finish from the centre-back.

© IMAGO/Marco Bader

45'

Ozan Kabak

GOAL!

1:1

Ozan Kabak

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

24 %

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

9.2 m

42'

Yellow card

40'

Five minues left

Half-time is almost upon us. It has been an intriguing, exciting game so far.

37'

Evenly matched

Both teams have had chances, but it is Cologne who have converted one of theirs.

Goal attempts

3off target

3on target

4off target

2on target

35'

Another chance

Prömel is the next to work Schwäbe with a rasping strike, but the Cologne man is equal parries away.

© IMAGO/UWE KRAFT

32'

Kamiński wide

Another great opening for the home team, but the winger can't direct his shot on goal. He really should have done better.

30'

Great save

Schwäbe is forced into action at the other end, keeping out Kramarić. That is Hoffenheim's best chance of the game so far.

30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.

1.

Saïd El Mala35.51km/h

2.

Sebastian Söraas Sebulonsen34.01km/h

3.

Bazoumana Toure33.94km/h

24'

Martel wide

Another chance for the Billy Goats as Martel can't quite direct his header on target.

22'

Denied!

Baumann is forced into action, thwarting Kamiński's fierce effort after the Poland international bore down on goal. The hosts are good value for their lead so far.

18'

Some effort

Well, that goal has certainly shocked Hoffenheim. What can they produce in response?

0:18

Celebration!

Ache and the Cologne fans enjoyed that one, and understandably so!

0:15

What a strike!

The hosts have the lead with the first chance of the game, and it breaks the deadlock in some style. A ball into the box was behind the striker, but he produced a stunning overhead kick to ripple the back of the net. Wow!

15'

Ragnar Ache

GOAL!

1:0

Ragnar Ache

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

3 %

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

10.38 m

11'

More of the ball

The away team have seen plenty more possession in the opening stages here.

Possession (%)

4060

5'

Evenly matched

Both teams have looked to move forward in the early stages here. No real chances to speak of just yet.

1'

Underway

We are up and running in Cologne.

Kick-off!

Late change

After picking up an injury in the warm-up, Thielmann is replaced by Martel.

0:29

More on that Cologne team

Kwasniok has made two changes following their defeat against Stuttgart with El Mala and van den Berg starting ahead of Bülter and Martel.

© DFL/Getty Images/Lukas Schulze

More on that Hoffenheim team

Christian Ilzer names the same team that beat Freiburg last weekend, with Asllani, complemented by Kramarić and Toure, leading the attack.

© Alex Grimm

0:55

Watch: Cologne players arrive

0:26

Watch: The visiting dressing room is ready

0:13

Watch: A look inside the home dressing room

Starting line-up: 1. FC Köln

1

Marvin Schwäbe

2

5

9

13

16

Jakub Kamiński

28

Sebastian Sebulonsen

29

32

Kristoffer Lund

33

Rav van den Berg

39

Cologne subs

Zieler, Simpson-Pusey, Martel, Huseinbašić, Jóhannesson, Chávez, Waldschmidt, Bülter, Schenten

Starting line-up: TSG Hoffenheim

1

2

5

6

Grischa Prömel

7

11

18

21

27

Andrej Kramarić

29

Bazoumana Toure

34

Vladimir Coufal

Hoffenheim subs

Philipp, Gendrey, Akpoguma, Damar, Prass, Đurić, Lässig, Eduardo, Moerstedt

Christian Ilzer on facing Cologne

"Playing Cologne away from home is always a big challenge, no matter who you are. It's a very emotional place, very noisy and intensive. We want to go there to deliver our next top performance. It's not our style to want to gain revenge [for the 1-0 home defeat in October]. We didn't play badly, we just weren't clinical enough."

© Alex Grimm

Lukas Kwasniok on facing Hoffenheim

"Hoffenheim have a lot of self-confidence. It doesn’t surprise me at all that they’re sitting so high in the table. It’s an impressive rise for Hoffenheim this season as they changed a lot last summer."

© Christof Koepsel

Road runner

Hoffenheim's Vladimír Coufal has proved to be a brilliant signing for the visitors this season. He tops the charts for distance run with a total of 261.6 kilometres as well as intensive runs (1890).

© XX / XX

0:53

Watch: Cologne's Carnival celebrations

Said El Mala and Ragnar Ache were part of Cologne's open-top bus tour of the Carnival-crazed cathedral city during the week.

Milestone in sight

If Andrej Kramarić features against Cologne, it will mark the Croatian's 350th competitive appearance for Hoffenheim. The 34-year-old joined the Sinsheimers in January 2016 and has since scored 153 competitive goals for the club.

© Alex Grimm

2:03

Watch: Memorable previous meeting in Cologne

In these sides' last top-flight meeting in the Cathedral city, Andrej Kramarić scored his quickest-ever Bundesliga goal after just 50 seconds before Florian Grillitsch found the net from inside his own half with a stunning long-distance strike.

Home disadvantage?

In the last six meetings between these sides, the respective home team has failed to win. The most recent home victory in this fixture came for Hoffenheim back in October 2021 (5-0). You have to go back even further for Cologne’s last home success against Hoffenheim, a 3-2 triumph in April 2015.

© Lars Baron

Continuing to break records

With 45 points after 22 matchdays, Hoffenheim have set a new club record for points accrued at this stage of a Bundesliga campaign. This time last season, the Sinsheimers had just just 19 points, claiming a total of 32 by the end of the campaign.

© Alex Grimm

2:03

Watch: Hoffenheim 0-1 Cologne - previous meeting

A superb Saïd El Mala strike inflicted one of only three home defeats on Hoffenheim so far this season when the teams last locked horns on Matchday 6.

2:03

Watch: Stuttgart 3-1 Cologne - highlights

Cologne are only four points above the relegation zone following defeat in Stuttgart. Having also lost at home to RB Leipzig a week earlier, the Billy Goats are in danger of losing three successive league games for the first time since September-October 2023.

2:03

Watch: Hoffenheim 3-0 Freiburg - highlights

Hoffenheim bounced back from defeat against Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich with a comfortable win over regional rivals Freiburg last Saturday. The team's eighth straight home victory keeps them three points clear of fourth-placed VfB Stuttgart after 22 games.

Hello and welcome!

Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 23 fixture between Cologne and Hoffenheim.