1. FC Köln head into this fixture in excellent form, having recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss across their last 5 matches. Their recent run of results makes them strong favourites heading into this contest.

1899 Hoffenheim arrive in excellent form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 5 games. Their momentum makes them a dangerous travelling side.

Based on recent form, both sides enter this fixture evenly matched on recent form.