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Hamburg SV vs FC Cologne prediction

Hamburg SVHome43%to win
1.64 : 1.39expected goalsDraw 25%
FC CologneAway32%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.23

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip81%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.232 units
Bold tip29%
Hamburg SV to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 3.431 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Hamburg SV vs FC Cologne is Hamburg SV to win, with a 43% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.23.

Hamburg recent form-3%Hamburg rest between games-5%Cologne rest between games-5%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Hamburg SVLLLDW
  • Lat RB Leipzig0-5
  • Lv Mainz0-5
  • Lat Borussia Dortmund0-2
  • Dat Bayer Leverkusen1-1
  • Wv SC Freiburg3-2
FC CologneDLWLL
  • Dv Werder Bremen1-1
  • Lat VfB Stuttgart1-4
  • Wv TSG Hoffenheim3-2
  • Lat Bayern Munich1-5
  • Lv 1. FC Heidenheim 18461-3

In numbers, Hamburg red and Cologne green

1.1Points per game0.9
1.1Goals scored per game1.4
1.9Goals conceded per game2.0
10%Clean sheets5%

Last meetings

  • Hamburg SV1-1FC Cologne
  • FC Cologne4-1Hamburg SV

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
HamburgCologne
20Games played20
5Wins4
6Draws7
9Losses9
23Goals scored29
39Goals conceded41
1.1Scored per game1.4
1.9Conceded per game2.0
2W 3D 4LHome record4W 3D 4L
3W 3D 5LAway record0W 4D 5L
10%Clean sheets5%
65%Both teams scored90%
60%Over 2.5 goals75%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals81%1.23
Over 2.5 goals58%1.71
Over 3.5 goals36%2.78
Both teams to score61%1.64
Hamburg or draw68%1.47
Cologne or draw57%1.75
Hamburg win and over 2.529%3.43
Cologne win and over 2.521%4.75

Most likely scores

1-111.7%
2-19.0%
1-27.6%
1-07.3%
2-06.5%

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Match preview

Hamburg SV vs FC Cologne: Hamburg SV shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Hamburg SV 43%, the draw 25% and FC Cologne 32%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Hamburg SV took 4 points from their last 5 games and FC Cologne took 4 from 5. Both sides come in with a similar run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Hamburg SV won 2 of their last 9 games at home. FC Cologne won 0 of their last 9 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Hamburg SV score 1.1 goals a game and let in 1.9. FC Cologne score 1.4 and let in 2.0. Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 of Hamburg SV games and 15 of FC Cologne games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Hamburg SV won 0 and FC Cologne won 1 with 1 draw. The last one ended Hamburg SV 1, FC Cologne 1.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 81% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Hamburg SV form

Hamburg SV have 5 wins, 6 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 23 goals scored and 39 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, D, W, newest first.

FC Cologne form

FC Cologne have 4 wins, 7 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 29 goals scored and 41 conceded. Away from home they have 0 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read D, L, W, L, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Hamburg SV won 0, FC Cologne won 1 and 1 game ended level. Last time out it finished Hamburg SV 1, FC Cologne 1.

Our call

We expect Hamburg SV to score about 1.6 goals and FC Cologne about 1.4. That points to Hamburg SV to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.23. Our bold bet is Hamburg SV to win and Over 2.5 at 3.43.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Hamburg SV vs FC Cologne?

Our prediction for Hamburg SV vs FC Cologne is Hamburg SV to win, with a 43% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.23.

What is the score prediction for Hamburg SV vs FC Cologne?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 2-1 and 1-2. We expect Hamburg SV to score 1.6 goals and FC Cologne 1.4.

Will both teams score in Hamburg SV vs FC Cologne?

Both teams to score has a 61% chance. Both sides scored in 13 of Hamburg SV last 20 games and 18 of FC Cologne last 20.

How are Hamburg SV playing?

Hamburg SV have 5 wins, 6 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 23 goals scored and 39 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, D, W, newest first.

How are FC Cologne playing?

FC Cologne have 4 wins, 7 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 29 goals scored and 41 conceded. Away from home they have 0 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read D, L, W, L, L, newest first.

What happened when Hamburg SV and FC Cologne last met?

It ended Hamburg SV 1, FC Cologne 1. In the last 2 meetings Hamburg SV won 0 and FC Cologne won 1.

What is the best bet for Hamburg SV vs FC Cologne?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.23, with a 81% chance.

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