Match report

1899 Hoffenheim Stunned by 1. FC Köln 0-1 in Bundesliga

1899 Hoffenheim
1899 Hoffenheim
0–1
FT
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
Oct 3, 2025

In an unexpected turn of events, 1. FC Köln stunned 1899 Hoffenheim with a solitary goal from S. El Mala to secure a crucial away win at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena in the Bundesliga. The victory was built on strong defensive work and timely substitutions that kept pressure off despite Hoffenheim's late surge.

Key Facts

  • • 1899 Hoffenheim 0 - 1 1. FC Köln
  • • Goal: S. El Mala (16') for 1. FC Köln
  • • Yellow Cards: Bazoumana Touré, Bernardo, W. Burger (Hoffenheim)
  • • Substitutions: Multiple substitutions from both teams, including key changes in the second half

Lineups

1899 Hoffenheim

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Baumann (G)
  • 34 V. Coufal (D)
  • 2 R. Hranac (D)
  • 21 A. Hajdari (D)
  • 13 Bernardo (D)
  • 7 L. Avdullahu (M)
  • 18 W. Burger (M)
  • 10 M. Damar (M)
  • 11 F. Asllani (M)
  • 29 B. Toure (M)
  • 19 T. Lemperle (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 L. Philipp
  • 35 Arthur Chaves
  • 25 K. Akpoguma
  • 27 A. Kramaric
  • 22 A. Prass
  • 17 U. Tohumcu
  • 6 G. Promel
  • 33 M. Moerstedt
  • 9 I. Bebou

1. FC Köln

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwabe (G)
  • 2 J. Schmied (D)
  • 4 T. Hubers (D)
  • 3 D. Heintz (D)
  • 28 S. Sebulonsen (M)
  • 18 I. Johannesson (M)
  • 6 E. Martel (M)
  • 32 K. Lund (M)
  • 29 J. Thielmann (F)
  • 13 S. El Mala (F)
  • 16 J. Kaminski (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Zieler
  • 39 C. Ozkacar
  • 5 T. Krauss
  • 8 D. Huseinbasic
  • 11 F. Kainz
  • 17 A. Castro-Montes
  • 37 L. Maina
  • 7 L. Waldschmidt
  • 9 R. Ache

Timeline

  1. 1899 Hoffenheim
    10' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    Bazoumana Touré

    Foul

  2. 1. FC Köln
    16' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    S. El Mala · Assist: Eric Martel
  3. 1899 Hoffenheim
    20' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    Bernardo

    Foul

  4. 1899 Hoffenheim
    39' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    W. Burger

    Foul

  5. 1899 Hoffenheim
    43' 1899 Hoffenheim Var · Penalty cancelled
    Bazoumana Touré
  6. 1. FC Köln
    46' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Thielmann · On: R. Ache
  7. 1899 Hoffenheim
    65' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Avdullahu · On: G. Promel
  8. 1899 Hoffenheim
    65' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Lemperle · On: I. Bebou
  9. 1899 Hoffenheim
    70' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Damar · On: A. Kramaric
  10. 1899 Hoffenheim
    70' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Asllani · On: M. Moerstedt
  11. 1. FC Köln
    72' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Heintz · On: C. Ozkacar
  12. 1. FC Köln
    72' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. El Mala · On: L. Maina
  13. 1. FC Köln
    84' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Kristoffer Lund · On: T. Krauss
  14. 1. FC Köln
    84' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Johannesson · On: D. Huseinbasic
  15. 1. FC Köln
    90'+4 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    S. Sebulonsen

    Foul

  16. 1899 Hoffenheim
    90' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Bernardo · On: A. Prass

Match Stats

Stat 1899 Hoffenheim 1. FC Köln
Fouls 15 6
Pass Accuracy 83% 76%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 10
Corners 11 6
Total Passes 502 330
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 1.12 0.94
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 418 251
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by S. El Mala on a precise assist from Eric Martel gave 1. FC Köln an immediate advantage and shifted momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Hoffenheim's VAR decision to overturn a penalty call at 43' likely impacted the game's psychological balance, as Hoffenheim struggled to regain composure.