Bundesliga - Hoffenheim VS Cologne: The promotion team is starting to lose weight, Huocun is about the same

Hoffenheim and Cologne's performance at the start of the Bundesliga this season is comparable. After the first five rounds, the two teams ranked in the middle of the standings with 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses and 7 points.

Hoffenheim won two consecutive games in the German Cup and Bundesliga in the new season, and the Bundesliga has not won 1 draw and 1 loss in the last two rounds, but the opponents are relatively strong.

Cologne defeated Atlanta 4-0 at home in the pre-season friendly match, and won three consecutive games in the German Cup and Bundesliga in the new season. The Bundesliga has not won 1 draw and 2 losses in the last three rounds, and its opponent is also good.

Hoffenheim VS Cologne

Nature of the match: Bundesliga Round 6

Match time: October 4th 2:30

Hoffenheim's new season has been ups and downs, and his home performance is particularly worrying. They lost all the first two home games of the league, and they have conceded 3.67 goals per game in the last three home games, with a lot of loopholes on the defensive end.

However, their offensive end has a sharp knife - forward Fisnick Aslani. The player is in excellent form and has contributed 5 goals and 2 assists in his 6 appearances this season. He will be the key to Hoffenheim's score. As a newly promoted team this season, Cologne has declined recently after the highlight of the game and suffered two consecutive league losses. But it is worth noting that their offensive output is very stable, with consecutive goals in the last 5 games and averaging 2 goals per game.

Disadvantage is that the team's forward core Marius Bilt is determined to be unable to play in this game due to injury, which is a blow to their offensive firepower.

Hoffenheim is expected to adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation and rely on the passing and control organization in the midfield to create opportunities. But the team is facing serious injuries, especially on the back line. The absence of many main players may put their already fragile defense against a greater test.

In Cologne, coach Lucas Quasnioke may line up to play in a 3-5-2 formation. Given Hoffenheim's home defense, Cologne is likely to use its quick counterattack to find opportunities.

The historical confrontation record is one-sided: Hoffenheim has a clear advantage in past encounters with Cologne. However, the charm of football matches lies in their unpredictability, and Cologne must hope to rewrite history in this fight.

Overall, this will be a game with open scenes and high chances of scoring. Hoffenheim has a forward who is in high spirits at home and is in hot form, but poor home defense and serious injuries are their biggest hidden dangers. Cologne has a constant threat on the offensive end, but the absence of the core attacker and the adaptability of the away game will be the difficulties it needs to overcome.

Trend prediction: Hoffenheim is unbeaten, and there may be a draw or a small victory. For example 2-1 or 1-1. Hoffenheim may be able to score at home with Aslani's performance, but his weak defense may leave Cologne with an opportunity to take advantage of.