Hamburger SV vs 1. FC Köln Prediction, Tips & Odds
Hamburger SV vs 1. FC Köln
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The model favours 1. FC Köln to win against Hamburger SV, projecting a scoreline of 2-0. Köln currently sits in 11th place, having secured three points from their opening two matches. Their season has been marked by a solid attacking display, scoring four goals, although they also conceded six. The team’s recent form indicates improvement, with three wins and one draw in their last five matches. On the other hand, Hamburger SV finds themselves at the bottom of the table in 18th place, yet to earn a point after two matches. They have struggled significantly, failing to score any goals while conceding seven, resulting in a goal difference of -7. Their recent form shows two wins, one draw, and two losses, but it has not translated into success in the league so far. The model suggests a win probability of 65% for Köln, with a projected score of 2-0. However, a caveat to consider is that if Hamburger SV can find their scoring touch, they may create an upset. The full methodology behind this prediction can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team utilizes an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season to inform their predictions.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Combined goal output is high (3.2 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.6% probability.
Hamburger SV have been the stronger side, winning 31% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.6% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.
Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Hamburger SV are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Hamburger SV vs 1. FC Köln| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 2.59 | 3.66 | 2.68 | 1.63 | 2.31 | 1.49 | 2.44 | |
| 2.50 | 3.70 | 2.45 | 1.57 | 2.25 | 1.50 | 2.40 | |
| 2.54 | 3.54 | 2.68 | 1.63 | 2.29 | — | — | |
| 2.44 | 3.30 | 2.39 | — | — | — | — | |
| 2.50 | 3.40 | 2.50 | — | — | 1.55 | 2.45 | |
| 2.45 | 3.70 | 2.60 | 1.57 | 2.38 | 1.50 | 2.50 | |
| 2.63 | 3.72 | 2.72 | 1.68 | 2.38 | 1.49 | 2.48 | |
Betano | 2.55 | 3.55 | 2.65 | 1.62 | 2.35 | 1.50 | 2.50 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Hamburger SV leads 4-3)The head-to-head record between Hamburger SV and 1. FC Köln stands at 4 wins for Hamburger SV, 3 draws, and 3 wins for 1. FC Köln over the last 10 matches. The scorelines indicate a relatively competitive rivalry, with several tightly contested games, including three draws. However, there have been instances of lopsided results, such as Köln's 4-0 victory in a friendly in early 2023 and their 4-1 win in November 2025. Notably, the last time 1. FC Köln won in a competitive match against Hamburger SV was in January 2018, suggesting a slight edge for Hamburger SV in recent encounters.
Bundesliga Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Augsburg | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | WW |
| 2 |  SC Freiburg | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 | WW |
| 3 |  Borussia Dortmund | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | WW |
| 4 |  SV Elversberg | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 6 | WW |
| 5 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 | WD |
| 6 |  Bayern München | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | DW |
| 11 | 1. FC Köln | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 3 | LW |
| 16 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 0 | LL |
| 17 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 0 | LL |
| 18 | Hamburger SV | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | -7 | 0 | LL |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonHamburger SV have won 2 of their last 11 matches at home, drawing 5 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Hamburger SV 2-2 and lost to Hamburger SV 1-2.
Overall, the wider run reads 8W 8D 10L from the last 26 games (31% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
1. FC Köln have won 2 of their last 12 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include lost to 1. FC Köln 4-1 and beat Würzburger Kickers 1-2.
Overall, the wider run reads 7W 8D 10L from the last 25 games (28% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Lineups
Lineups not yet announced
Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
0 playersHamburger SV
No reported absences
1. FC Köln
No reported absences
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.
Corner Prediction
Hamburger SV average 1.4 goals per match at home; 1. FC Köln 1.8 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.
Player Stats Bet
Hamburger SV have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 31% of their matches and averaging 1.4 goals per game. Hamburger SV player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
