Bundesliga

RheinEnergieStadion · Aachener Straße 999 50933 Cologne

1. FC Cologne crest1. FC Cologne
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TSG Hoffenheim crestTSG Hoffenheim

1. FC Cologne 3 x 2 TSG Hoffenheim: prediction analysis

The model predicted correctly 4 of 5 settled markets.

Correct predictions

  • Double Chance: prediction 1. FC Cologne or TSG Hoffenheim; result 1. FC Cologne 3–2.
  • Over 2.5 goals: prediction Over 2.5; result 5 goals.
  • Both Teams to Score: prediction Yes; result Yes.
  • Over 9.5 corners: prediction Over 9.5; result 13 corners.

Incorrect predictions

  • 1x2: prediction TSG Hoffenheim; result 1. FC Cologne 3–2.

Final assessment: For this game, most settled predictions matched the observed results.

View the analysis published before kickoff

Before the game, the model Predora Market Median estimated a 32.6% probability of a win for 1. FC Cologne, 25.3% for a draw, and 42.1% for a win for TSG Hoffenheim.

The consensus of the 11 bookmakers assessed makes Hoffenheim the favorite as the away side, with odds concentrated between 2.20 and 2.32. Cologne is listed in a higher range, between 2.70 and 3.15, and the draw is the least-backed outcome, with odds ranging from 3.64 to 4.00. This distribution indicates that, in the market’s view, the home side is less likely to win.

The data signals, however, point in the opposite direction: there is a slight lean toward Cologne, supported mainly by the recent head-to-head history and the teams’ evenly matched form. When we compare the relative strength of the two sides, the signals favor the home side by about 53% to 47% for the away side, while the market reverses this logic, assigning about 57% to Hoffenheim and 43% to Cologne (excluding the draw).

Therefore, there is a clear divergence between the data-based reading and the bookmakers’ pricing. The draw, which accounts for about 26% of the consensus, reinforces the uncertainty and should not be ignored. This difference may reflect factors not captured by the signals, such as lineups, injuries, or motivational context—but based on what the numbers show, the expectation of an evenly matched game is the safest conclusion.

Market 1x2

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Odds (Active Model) Fair odds according to the active model The odds calculated from the active model's estimated probability.
Formula: 1 ÷ Estimated probability
2.37 / 42.1%
Best Market Odds The implied probability of the bookmaker offering the highest odds for this outcome. A reference for comparison with the model's estimate.
Formula: 1 ÷ Best market odds (highest-paying bookmaker)
2.25 / 44.4%
Edge (Mathematical Advantage) The difference between the model's probability and the implied probability of the highest-paying bookmaker. A positive value means the model estimates a higher probability than the odds imply; it does not guarantee a profit.
Formula: Probability − Implied probability (Book)
-2.3 p.p.
EV (Expected Value) A statistical estimate calculated from the Active Model's probability and the highest observed odds. If the Active Model's estimate is closer to the true probability than the odds-implied probability, positive EV may indicate estimated value at those odds. It is not a proven advantage, promise of profit, or guarantee of a result.
Formula: (Estimated probability × Odds) − 1
-5.2%

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Model1. FC CologneDrawTSG Hoffenheim
Predora Market Median 32.6% / 3.07 25.3% / 3.96 42.1% / 2.37

Market Double Chance

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Odds (Active Model) Fair odds according to the active model The odds calculated from the active model's estimated probability.
Formula: 1 ÷ Estimated probability
1.34 / 74.7%
Best Market Odds The implied probability of the bookmaker offering the highest odds for this outcome. A reference for comparison with the model's estimate.
Formula: 1 ÷ Best market odds (highest-paying bookmaker)
1.29 / 77.5%
Edge (Mathematical Advantage) The difference between the model's probability and the implied probability of the highest-paying bookmaker. A positive value means the model estimates a higher probability than the odds imply; it does not guarantee a profit.
Formula: Probability − Implied probability (Book)
-2.8 p.p.
EV (Expected Value) A statistical estimate calculated from the Active Model's probability and the highest observed odds. If the Active Model's estimate is closer to the true probability than the odds-implied probability, positive EV may indicate estimated value at those odds. It is not a proven advantage, promise of profit, or guarantee of a result.
Formula: (Estimated probability × Odds) − 1
-3.6%

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Model1XX212
Predora Market Median 57.9% / 1.73 67.4% / 1.48 74.7% / 1.34

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Team Comparison

Head-to-head (H2H) These statistics use the teams' most recent head-to-head games, generally from the last 10 to 15 years.H2H Last 5

Factor 1. FC Cologne TSG Hoffenheim
H2H: W/D/L (last 5) Results from the last 5 head-to-head games between the teams. Example: 3–1–1 = 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss for the team on the left.2-2-11-2-2
H2H: win % (home vs. away) (last 5) Head-to-head win percentage (last 5), split by home and away team. Example: the home team won 3 of 5 = 60%.40 %20 %

Outcome Strength (Season)

Game context (Home/Away)

Factor 1. FC Cologne Home TSG Hoffenheim Away
PPG (home/away) Average points per game in the relevant context (home team at home, away team away). Example: 6 points in 4 games = 1.5 points/game.Points per game in context (home team at home / away team away).3 pts/game0 pts/game
Win % (home/away) Win percentage in the relevant context (home for the home team, away for the away team). Example: 2 wins in 4 games = 50%.100 %0 %
Draw % (home/away) Draw percentage in the home/away context. Example: 1 draw in 4 games = 25%.0 %0 %
Goal difference (home/away) Average goal difference in context: goals scored minus goals conceded per game. Example: scored 6 and conceded 4 in 4 games → (6−4)/4 = +0.5.1 goals/game-1 goals/game
xG difference (home/away) Average xG difference in context: xG for minus xG against per game. Example: 1.4 − 1.1 = +0.3 xG/game.0.15 xG/game-0.15 xG/game

Season baseline (Overall) Temp

Factor 1. FC Cologne TSG Hoffenheim
PPG (overall) Average points per game this season (home + away). Example: 12 points in 8 games = 1.5 points/game.3 pts/game0 pts/game
Win % (overall) Win percentage this season (home + away). Example: 4 wins in 8 games = 50%.100 %0 %
Draw % (overall) Draw percentage this season (home + away). Example: 2 draws in 8 games = 25%.0 %0 %
Goal difference (overall) Average goal difference this season: (goals scored − goals conceded) / games. Example: 10−6 in 8 games → +0.5 per game.1 goals/game-1 goals/game
xG difference (overall) Average xG difference this season: xG for minus xG against per game. Example: 1.6 − 1.2 = +0.4 xG/game.0.15 xG/game-0.15 xG/game

Recent form (Last 5) These statistics cover the team's last 5 games, regardless of league or season.Last 5

Factor 1. FC Cologne TSG Hoffenheim
Form (last 5): W/D/L Results from the last 5 games: wins, draws, and losses. Example: 2–2–1 = 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss.4-1-02-1-2
PPG (last 5) Average points from the last 5 games. Example: 7 points in 5 games = 1.4 points/game.2.6 pts/game1.4 pts/game

Market Over 2.5 goals

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Odds (Active Model) Fair odds according to the active model The odds calculated from the active model's estimated probability.
Formula: 1 ÷ Estimated probability
1.67 / 59.9%
Best Market Odds The implied probability of the bookmaker offering the highest odds for this outcome. A reference for comparison with the model's estimate.
Formula: 1 ÷ Best market odds (highest-paying bookmaker)
1.60 / 62.7%
Edge (Mathematical Advantage) The difference between the model's probability and the implied probability of the highest-paying bookmaker. A positive value means the model estimates a higher probability than the odds imply; it does not guarantee a profit.
Formula: Probability − Implied probability (Book)
-2.8 p.p.
EV (Expected Value) A statistical estimate calculated from the Active Model's probability and the highest observed odds. If the Active Model's estimate is closer to the true probability than the odds-implied probability, positive EV may indicate estimated value at those odds. It is not a proven advantage, promise of profit, or guarantee of a result.
Formula: (Estimated probability × Odds) − 1
-4.5%

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ModelOverUnder
Predora Market Median 59.9% / 1.67 40.1% / 2.49

Team Comparison

Predictions (AI) Prev

FactorGame
Potential: average goals Pregame estimate of total goals, based on historical data and AI, combining both teams. Example: 2.8 goals/game ≈ an estimate of 3 goals.0 goals
Over 2.5 potential Pregame estimated probability of 3+ goals, based on historical data and AI. Example: 52% estimates Over 2.5 in about 52 of 100 similar games.Pregame probability of over 2.5 goals0 %
Under 2.5 potential Pregame estimated probability of under 2.5 goals, based on historical data and AI. Example: 55% estimates Under 2.5 in about 55 of 100 similar games.Pregame probability of under 2.5 goals0 %

Season (baseline)

Game context (Home/Away)

Factor 1. FC Cologne Home TSG Hoffenheim Away
Goals scored (home/away) Average goals scored per game in the relevant context (home team at home, away team away). Example: 6 goals in 4 games = 1.5 goals/game.3 goals/game2 goals/game
Goals conceded (home/away) Average goals conceded per game in the home/away context. Example: 5 goals conceded in 4 games = 1.25 goals/game.2 goals/game3 goals/game
xG for (home/away) Average chance quality created per game (xG) in the home/away context. Example: 1.6 xG per game means the team’s shots add up to 1.6 expected goals per game on average.1.87 xG/game1.72 xG/game

Overall (Season) Temp

Factor 1. FC Cologne TSG Hoffenheim
Over 2.5 (season) Percentage of season games with over 2.5 goals. Example: 7 of 13 games = 54%.Season games with Over 2.5 %100 %100 %
Goals scored (overall) Average goals scored per game this season (home + away). Example: 20 goals in 13 games = 1.54 goals/game.3 goals/game2 goals/game
Shots on target / game Average shots on target per game this season (home + away). Example: 48 shots on target in 10 games = 4.8 per game.6 shots on target/game4 shots on target/game
Goals conceded (overall) Average goals conceded per game this season (home + away). Example: 15 goals in 13 games = 1.15 goals/game.2 goals/game3 goals/game

League (baseline) League

FactorLeague
League average goals Average goals per game in the league this season (competition baseline). Example: 2.68 goals/game ≈ 2–3 goals per game.Average league goals per game (baseline)3.86 goals/game

Recent form (Last 5) These statistics cover the team's last 5 games, regardless of league or season.Last 5

Factor 1. FC Cologne TSG Hoffenheim
Goals scored (last 5) Average goals scored per game in the last 5 games (recent form). Example: 9 goals in 5 games = 1.8 goals/game.3 goals/game2 goals/game
Goals conceded (last 5) Average goals conceded per game in the last 5 games (recent form). Example: 6 goals conceded in 5 games = 1.2 goals/game.2 goals/game3 goals/game

Head-to-head (H2H) These statistics use the teams' most recent head-to-head games, generally from the last 10 to 15 years.H2H Last 5

Factor 1. FC Cologne TSG Hoffenheim
H2H: Over 2.5 % (last 5) Percentage of the last 5 head-to-head games with over 2.5 goals. Example: 3 of 5 games = 60%.Recent H2H games with Over 2.560 %60 %

Market Both Teams to Score

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Odds (Active Model) Fair odds according to the active model The odds calculated from the active model's estimated probability.
Formula: 1 ÷ Estimated probability
1.58 / 63.3%
Best Market Odds The implied probability of the bookmaker offering the highest odds for this outcome. A reference for comparison with the model's estimate.
Formula: 1 ÷ Best market odds (highest-paying bookmaker)
1.52 / 65.8%
Edge (Mathematical Advantage) The difference between the model's probability and the implied probability of the highest-paying bookmaker. A positive value means the model estimates a higher probability than the odds imply; it does not guarantee a profit.
Formula: Probability − Implied probability (Book)
-2.4 p.p.
EV (Expected Value) A statistical estimate calculated from the Active Model's probability and the highest observed odds. If the Active Model's estimate is closer to the true probability than the odds-implied probability, positive EV may indicate estimated value at those odds. It is not a proven advantage, promise of profit, or guarantee of a result.
Formula: (Estimated probability × Odds) − 1
-3.7%

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ModelYesNo
Predora Market Median 63.3% / 1.58 36.7% / 2.73

Team Comparison

Predictions (AI) Prev

FactorGame
Potential: BTTS (%) Pregame estimated probability of both teams scoring, based on historical data and AI. Example: 58% estimates that about 58 of 100 similar games would have goals from both teams.0 %
Over 2.5 potential Pregame estimated probability of 3+ goals, based on historical data and AI. Example: 52% estimates Over 2.5 in about 52 of 100 similar games.Pregame probability of over 2.5 goals0 %

Season baseline (Season)

Indicators associated with more BTTS outcomes

Factor 1. FC Cologne TSG Hoffenheim
BTTS (season) % Percentage of season games in which both teams scored. Example: 7 of 12 games = 58%.100 %100 %
Games scoring 1+ goal % (season) Percentage of season games in which the team scored at least 1 goal. Example: scored in 10 of 12 games = 83%.100 %100 %
Games conceding 1+ goal % (season) Percentage of season games in which the team conceded at least 1 goal. Example: conceded in 8 of 12 games = 67%.100 %100 %

Indicators associated with fewer BTTS outcomes

Factor 1. FC Cologne TSG Hoffenheim
Clean sheet % (season) Percentage of clean sheets, a factor associated with fewer Both Teams to Score outcomes. Example: 4 clean sheets in 12 games = 33%.0 %0 %
Failed to score % (season) Percentage of games without scoring, a factor associated with fewer Both Teams to Score outcomes. Example: no goals scored in 3 of 12 games = 25%.0 %0 %

Recent form (Last 5) These statistics cover the team's last 5 games, regardless of league or season.Last 5

Factor 1. FC Cologne TSG Hoffenheim
Games scoring 1+ goal % (last 5) Percentage of the last 5 games in which the team scored at least 1 goal. Example: scored in 4 of 5 = 80%.100 %100 %
Games conceding 1+ goal % (last 5) Percentage of the last 5 games in which the team conceded at least 1 goal. Example: conceded in 3 of 5 = 60%.100 %100 %

Head-to-head (H2H) These statistics use the teams' most recent head-to-head games, generally from the last 10 to 15 years.H2H Last 5

FactorHead-to-head (H2H)
H2H: BTTS % (last 5) Percentage of the last 5 head-to-head games in which both teams scored. Example: 3 of 5 games = 60%.80 %

Market Over 9.5 corners

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Odds (Active Model) Fair odds according to the active model The odds calculated from the active model's estimated probability.
Formula: 1 ÷ Estimated probability
1.92 / 52.0%
Best Market Odds The implied probability of the bookmaker offering the highest odds for this outcome. A reference for comparison with the model's estimate.
Formula: 1 ÷ Best market odds (highest-paying bookmaker)
1.80 / 55.6%
Edge (Mathematical Advantage) The difference between the model's probability and the implied probability of the highest-paying bookmaker. A positive value means the model estimates a higher probability than the odds imply; it does not guarantee a profit.
Formula: Probability − Implied probability (Book)
-3.6 p.p.
EV (Expected Value) A statistical estimate calculated from the Active Model's probability and the highest observed odds. If the Active Model's estimate is closer to the true probability than the odds-implied probability, positive EV may indicate estimated value at those odds. It is not a proven advantage, promise of profit, or guarantee of a result.
Formula: (Estimated probability × Odds) − 1
-6.4%

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ModelOverUnder
Predora Market Median 52.0% / 1.92 48.0% / 2.08

Team Comparison

Predictions (AI) Prev

FactorGame
Potential: average corners Pregame estimate of total corners, based on historical data and AI. Example: 10.2 corners ≈ an estimate of 10 corners.0 corners
Potential Over 9.5 corners (%) Pregame estimated probability of 10+ corners, based on historical data and AI. Example: 58% estimates Over 9.5 in about 58 of 100 similar games.0 %

Season (baseline)

Game context (Home/Away)

Factor 1. FC Cologne Home TSG Hoffenheim Away
Corners for (home/away) Average corners won per game in context (home team at home, away team away). Example: 24 corners in 6 games = 4.0 per game.6 corners/game7 corners/game
Total corners (home/away) Average total corners per game in context (both teams combined). Example: 60 corners in 6 games = 10.0 per game.13 corners/game13 corners/game

Overall (Season) Temp

Factor 1. FC Cologne TSG Hoffenheim
Corners for (overall) Average corners won per game this season (home + away). Example: 40 in 10 games = 4.0 per game.6 corners/game7 corners/game
Total corners (overall) Average total corners per game this season (home + away). Example: 105 in 10 games = 10.5 per game.13 corners/game13 corners/game

League (baseline) League

FactorLeague
League average corners (corners/game) Average corners per game in the league this season (competition baseline). Example: 9.3 corners/game ≈ 9–10 corners per game.9.57 corners/game

Cards

Team Comparison

Predictions (AI) Prev

FactorGame
Potential: average cards Pregame estimate of total cards, based on historical data and AI. Example: 4.8 cards ≈ an estimate of 5 cards.0 cards/game

Season baseline (Season) Temp

Factor 1. FC Cologne TSG Hoffenheim
Total cards (average) Average cards per game this season (home + away). Example: 18 cards in 6 games = 3.0 cards/game.0 cards/game2 cards/game
Over 4.5 cards % Probability (or observed percentage, depending on the source) of 5+ cards in the game. Example: 60% estimates Over 4.5 in about 60 of 100 similar games.0 %0 %

League (baseline) League

FactorLeague
League average cards Average cards per game in the league this season (competition baseline). Example: 4.3 cards/game ≈ 4–5 cards per game.3.71 cards/game