Hamburger SV vs FC Koln: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Hamburger SV

L D L W W

2nd place in German Bundesliga 2

1-0

18/01/2025 15:40

FC Koln

D W L D W

1st place in German Bundesliga 2

German Bundesliga 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Hamburger SV vs FC Koln on 18 January 2025 (kick-off: 15:40) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Hamburger SV vs FC Koln preview before placing your bet.

Hamburger SV are currently 2nd with 59 points after 34 matches.
FC Koln sit 1st with 61 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Hamburger SV to win with probability 38%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Hamburger SV and FC Koln have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:40

2025-01-18

Hamburger SV vs FC Koln - Prediction & Odds

Hamburger SV

FC Koln

2025-01-18 15:40

STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Koln	61	34	18	7	9	53	38	15
02 Hamburger SV	59	34	16	11	7	78	44	34
03 SV Elversberg	58	34	16	10	8	64	37	27
04 SC Paderborn 07	55	34	15	10	9	56	46	10
05 Magdeburg	53	34	14	11	9	64	52	12
06 Fortuna Dusseldorf	53	34	14	11	9	57	52	5
07 Kaiserslautern	53	34	15	8	11	56	55	1
08 Karlsruher SC	52	34	14	10	10	57	55	2
09 Hannover 96	51	34	13	12	9	41	36	5
10 Nurnberg	48	34	14	6	14	60	57	3
11 Hertha Berlin	44	34	12	8	14	49	51	-2
12 Darmstadt	42	34	11	9	14	56	55	1
13 Greuther Furth	39	34	10	9	15	45	59	-14
14 Schalke 04	38	34	10	8	16	52	62	-10
15 Preuben Munster	36	34	8	12	14	40	43	-3
16 Eintracht Braunschweig	35	34	8	11	15	38	64	-26
17 SSV Ulm 1846	30	34	6	12	16	36	48	-12
18 Jahn Regensburg	25	34	6	7	21	23	71	-48

Head To Head

02/08/2024 14:30

FC Koln

1 - 2

Hamburger SV

GER D2

07/01/2023 10:30

FC Koln

4 - 0

Hamburger SV

INT CF

18/01/2022 13:30

FC Koln

0 - 0

Hamburger SV

GERC

15/04/2019 14:30

FC Koln

1 - 1

Hamburger SV

GER D2

05/11/2018 15:30

Hamburger SV

1 - 0

FC Koln

GER D2

20/01/2018 13:30

Hamburger SV

0 - 2

FC Koln

GER D1

Hamburger SV

33%

Draw

33%

FC Koln

33%

Hamburger SV Last 6 matches

10/01/2025 08:00

FC Steaua Bucuresti 2 - 1 Hamburger SV INT CF

06/01/2025 06:30

Hamburger SV 2 - 0 Alemannia Aachen INT CF

21/12/2024 08:00

Hamburger SV 5 - 0 Greuther Furth GER D2

14/12/2024 08:00

SSV Ulm 1846 1 - 1 Hamburger SV GER D2

08/12/2024 08:30

Hamburger SV 2 - 2 Darmstadt GER D2

01/12/2024 08:30

Karlsruher SC 1 - 3 Hamburger SV GER D2

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches FC Koln

10/01/2025 07:30

Lugano 3 - 3 FC Koln INT CF

22/12/2024 08:30

Kaiserslautern 0 - 1 FC Koln GER D2

15/12/2024 08:30

FC Koln 3 - 1 Nurnberg GER D2

08/12/2024 08:30

Jahn Regensburg 0 - 1 FC Koln GER D2

04/12/2024 13:00

FC Koln 1 - 1 Hertha Berlin GERC

30/11/2024 08:00

FC Koln 2 - 2 Hannover 96 GER D2

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues German Bundesliga 2

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

280

Avg. per game

1.05

Conceded

184

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored

256

Avg. per game

0.93

Conceded

217

Avg. per game

0.79

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 266 matches

YesNo

171 (64%)95 (36%)

In last 266 matches

NoYes

158 (58%)116 (42%)

Hamburger SV

Recent matches

FC Koln

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(76%)34 11(24%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Hamburger SV

FC Koln

Shots

Hamburger SV

Total shots

14.00 avg / game

Blocked

715 total

Avg. 3.59

FC Koln

Total shots

13.51 avg / game

Blocked

724 total

Avg. 3.57

Hamburger SV Pass FC Koln

Total passes

106899

Avg. 486 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

96654

Avg. 435 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Hamburger SV

266

Played games

FC Koln

274

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.21

5.19

1381

Corners

1514

5.53

17.08

4542

Throw-ins

4747

17.32

1.55

413

Offsides

443

1.62

2.57

684

GK saves

658

2.40

Hamburger SV

DISCIPLINARY

FC Koln

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.85

493

485

1.77

0.12

0.06

10.02

2665

Fouls

2700

9.85

12.35

3284

Tackles

3512

12.82

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Hamburger SV vs FC Koln Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Hamburger SV vs FC Koln on 18 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this German Bundesliga 2 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Hamburger SV vs FC Koln Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Hamburger SV's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against FC Koln's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

German Bundesliga 2 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live German Bundesliga 2 standings and the German Bundesliga 2 form table to understand exactly where Hamburger SV and FC Koln sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our German Bundesliga 2 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

Explore More German Bundesliga 2 Predictions

Find every upcoming German Bundesliga 2 fixtures and predictions for this matchday, or browse all football predictions for today across every major league on Betiball.com.

View More View Less