Hertha Berlin vs Koln Prediction: Hertha Berlin to win

Both teams have won just one in their last five matches played in the Bundesliga. However, Koln is in the 12th position and Hertha Berlin is in the 16th position. The manner Hertha Berlin is playing football may be going unnoticed. Irrespective of the league positions, we expect Hertha Berlin to have too much-attacking might for Koln to contain and this may result in a win for the home side.

Hertha Berlin

Although Hertha Berlin is still without the experienced Jovetic, the total play is very cohesive and flowing. Hertha is quite difficult to break down and usually scores at least a goal in each match. Against the current Champions, the attack managed to score two goals although was not enough to win the match. 

1 FC Koln

FC Koln have had a very difficult campaign so far this season although they began the season on the front foot. The team has lost their bearing and have been on a downward spiral. The seems to be a failure in the link before the defence and attack in recent work. The whole team would have to gell to get the team to how it played before the turning point of the season.

Head-to-head encounters

Of all the matches played between these two sides, FC Koln have the advantage with 33 wins to Hertha Berlins' 27 wins. Fourteen of the matches ended in a draw. The last two matches ended in a 3-1 win for FC Koln. FC Koln have one of the worse defensive units in the Bundesliga. 

Injuries and suspensions

• Hertha Berlin: Mark Uth, Kelian Nsona, Stevan Jovetic, Lee Dong-Jun, Jessic Ngankam;
• FC Koln: Florian Dietz, Dejan Ljubicic, Dimitrios Limnios, Sebastian Andersson.

Key stats

• FC Koln is unbeaten in the last five matches against Hertha Berlin;
• FC Koln have lost their last three away matches played.

Expert Betting Tips

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• W1 for 2.29 at bet365;
• BTTS for 1.57 at 1xbet;
• Over 2.5 for 1.66 at betway.