01 · 2 legs
Safe
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II to win52%
- Over 1.5 goals86%
3. Liga
Läs på svenskaMarcus Johansson · · Analysis from the match model · How the predictions work
TEXT: With TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II standing at a 52% chance of winning, they enter this matchup against SC Fortuna Koln as solid favorites. The hosts' edge is clear in both actual and expected performance metrics, suggesting a potential victory. They have secured 6 points compared to Koln's 4, and their xPoints also outshine the visitors at 4.5 against 2.6. This numerical superiority lays a strong foundation for Hoffenheim II's advantage.
Both teams lean heavily on counter-attacks and crosses, hinting at a tactical battle defined by quick transitions and aerial duels. However, Hoffenheim II's higher xG per match of 1.5 to Koln's 1.0 illustrates greater attacking proficiency. Moreover, the hosts' defense appears more robust with an xGA of 1.2 compared to Koln's leaky 1.9, indicating that Hoffenheim II not only scores more but also concedes less.
The model suggests a 2-1 scoreline as the most probable outcome, followed closely by a 1-1 draw or a 2-0 victory for the hosts. Given the expected goals—Hoffenheim II at 2.09 and Koln at 1.31—and the high likelihood of both teams scoring (64%), a result with over 2.5 goals (66% probability) seems plausible. Yet, with both teams deploying similar tactics, the match may hinge on who executes their counter-attacks more efficiently.
Current form and expected goals strongly back Hoffenheim II as the likely victors, with a high-scoring game on the cards.
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Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
| Bookmaker | 1 · TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II | X | 2 · SC Fortuna Koln |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy Power | EV+ 12% 2.15 | 3.60 | 2.75 |
| Pinnacle | EV+ 11% 2.12 | 3.55 | 3.14 |
Odds updated 11 Sept, 05:06
2.12 → 2.12
3.56 → 3.55
3.15 → 3.14
Pinnacle · 4 recorded price levels · 09/09/2026 → 11/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II | SC Fortuna Koln |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 6 | 4 |
| xPoints | 4.5 | 2.6 |
| xG per match | 1.5 | 1 |
| xGA per match | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.27 | 0.41 |
| Playing style | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II | SC Fortuna Koln |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.27 | 0.44 |
| Field tilt | 0.55 | 0.32 |
| xT per match | 1 | 1.1 |
| xTA per match | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 27 | 17 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.23 | 0.22 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.36 | 0.25 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.33 | 0.19 |
| Entries into the box per match | 14 | 13 |
| Entries into the box against | 14 | 15 |
| Pass completion % | 0.76 | 0.71 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.73 | 0.64 |
| Passes per match | 362 | 244 |
| Passes against per match | 279 | 373 |
| Switches of play per match | 22.4 | 23.2 |
| Long balls per match | 32 | 38 |
| Set pieces | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II | SC Fortuna Koln |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.24 | 0.13 |
| Corners per match | 2.7 | 3.3 |
| Corners against per match | 5 | 4.9 |
| xG per corner | 0 | 0 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.25 | 0.2 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.53 | 0.6 |
| Other | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II | SC Fortuna Koln |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.78 | 0.71 |
| The goalkeepers | Lúkas Jóhannes Blöndal Petersson (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II) | Lennart Winkler (SC Fortuna Koln) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 10 | 13 |
| Save % | 71% | 81% |
| xG prevented | 70% | 57% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II a 52% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II 52%, draw 24%, SC Fortuna Koln 24%.
The model's most likely final score is 2-1 at 10% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 66% and under at 34%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 64% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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