1. FC Köln vs Hamburger SV Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

1. FC Köln vs Hamburger SV Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: November 2, 2025 | RheinEnergieSTADION | Bundesliga | 14:30 GMT

We return to Bundesliga action this weekend as newly promoted side Hamburg SV travel to Köln to take on their fellow promoted team on Sunday.

Key Betting Tips: Köln to Win at 2.1 odds on Betfred represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

Köln vs Hamburg Predicted Lineups

Köln Predicted XI (3-4-3): Zieler; Schmied, Krauss, Martel; Sebulonsen, Johannesson, Kaminski, Hansen; Bülter, Ache, El Mala.

Thielmann, Kilian, van den Berg, and Hübers will all be out for the hosts.

Hamburg Predicted XI (3-4-3): Peretz; Elfadli, Vuskovic, Torunarigha; Muheim, Vieira, Remberg, Gocholeishvili; Røssing, Königsdörffer, Philippe.

Hamburg will miss Balde, Hermann and Omari through injury.

Köln vs Hamburg Current League Standings

Köln have had amazing start to their campaign, with an even record of three wins, two draws and three defeats after eight games seeing them sit in eighth place.

Much like Hamburg, who are also impressing upon their return, winning two of their opening eight games. They have secured some early breathing room (four points) above the relegation places but still have work to do.

Köln vs Hamburg Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

These sides have met 21 times since 2010, Hamburg winning 10 to Köln’s seven. In the last five competitive meetings, Hamburg have not lost, winning four.

• January 18, 2025: Hamburg 1-0 Köln (2. Bundesliga)
• August 2, 2024: Köln 1-2 Hamburg (2. Bundesliga)
• January 18, 2022: Köln 1-1p Hamburg (DFB Pokal)
• April 15, 2019: Köln 1-1 Hamburg (2. Bundesliga)
• November 5, 2018: Hamburg 1-0 Köln (2. Bundesliga)

Köln and Hamburg Recent Matches Analysis

Köln Last 5 Matches:

• Köln 1-4 Bayern Munich (H) – DFB Pokal
• Köln 0-1 Dortmund (A) – Bundesliga
• Köln 1-1 Augsburg (H) – Bundesliga
• Köln 1-0 Hoffenheim (A) – Bundesliga
• Köln 1-2 VfB Stuttgart (H) – Bundesliga

Playing three of Bundesliga’s best in the past few weeks, Köln should not feel hard done by suffering three defeats.

Hamburg Last 5 Matches:

• Hamburg 1-0 FC Heidenheim (A) – DFB Pokal
• Hamburg 0-1 Wolfsburg (H) – Bundesliga
• Hamburg 1-2 RB Leipzig (A) – Bundesliga
• Hamburg 4-0 Mainz (H) – Bundesliga
• Hamburg 0-0 Union Berlin (A) – Bundesliga

Hamburg will be looking to get back to winning ways, losing each of their last two league matches.

Köln vs Hamburg Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Köln win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Köln vs Hamburg Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Köln to Win @ 2.1 - Recent form suggests confidence in a home win. Although Hamburg have been better in the past head-to-head, Köln have showed promising signs of a really strong side this season, so could have the power to grab all three points.

Key Players to Watch: Köln vs Hamburg

Jakub Kaminski (Köln): The Polish midfielder has had an excellent start to the season, providing three goals in his eight appearances.

Luka Vuskovic (Hamburg): The Westerlo loanee has been incredible this season. The 18-year-old has become a stalwart in Hamburg’s backline, even recording a goal for his troubles.

Köln vs Hamburg Match Facts

Referee: Information not available.

Stadium Information: Located in Köln, Germany, the RheinEnergieSTADION can hold up to just over 50,000 supporters.

Köln vs Hamburg: Final Prediction

1. FC Köln 2-1 Hamburger SV