FC Koln vs Hamburger SV Prediction & Betting Tips (2 November)

Crowned 2.Bundesliga champion last season, Cologne was able to return to the highest level of German football, just one year after leaving it. FCK was also able to rely on its good momentum to achieve a very good start to the season which allows it, even today, to find itself in the first part of the table with 11 points on the clock. That said, the promoted side have only won one of their last 6 Bundesliga matches. It was against Hoffenheim 0-1 at the beginning of October. Since then, the Boucs have been held to a draw by Augsburg 1-1 and they ended up losing at the end of added time last Saturday against Borussia Dortmund 1-0. This week, Cologne had a lot to do to try to resist Bayern in the German Cup.

But, as could be expected, this team was unable to resist the Bavarian steamroller 1-4. Just like their opponent of the day, Hamburg played at the lower level last season and their number 1 ambition this season will therefore obviously be to be able to maintain their place in the elite next May. This objective is of course entirely achievable for HSV which is currently in 13th place in the ranking with a lead of 2 lengths over the relegation zone. After having been able to achieve 2 successes in 3 days and notably inflicting a severe correction on Mainz 4-0, Merlin Polzin's men have just lost twice, first against Leipzig 2-1 then against Wolfsburg 1-0 last weekend despite a clear domination in the game. This week, Hamburg was going to challenge Heidenheim in the German Cup and they returned from their trip with qualification in their pocket 0-1. 

In Cologne, the defender unused this season Kilian and the young defensive executive van den Berg must still be patient in the infirmary. We also find the starters Hübers (defender) and Thielmann (striker, 2 goals in the Bundesliga). Conversely, the Goats should be able to count on their best offensive weapons.

We think of the Pole Kaminski (3 goals) or the winger El Mala (2 goals). 

• Summary: 1. FC Köln is going head to head with Hamburger SV starting on 2 Nov 2025 at 14:30 UTC at RheinEnergieStadion stadium, Cologne city, Germany. The match is a part of the Bundesliga .
• Referee: Daniel Schlager
• FC Koln Feedinco Rating: 6.86
• Hamburger SV Feedinco Rating: 6.81