Bundesliga 2025-2026: Hoffenheim-Cologne, the likely lineups

Friday evening opens the program of the sixth day of the Bundesliga: at 8:30 p.m. at the PreZero Arena the challenge between Hoffenheim and Cologne is staged. The hosts seek redemption after the 1-1 draw at the Freiburg ground, while Cologne is called upon to react after the second consecutive defeat, suffered in the last round against Stuttgart (1-2).

Ilzer relies on the attacking tandem consisting of Lemperle and Asllani, with Kramaric and Touré in support in the three-quarter. Midfield dike formed by Avdullahu and Burger, in defense Coufal and Bernardo will act as full-backs.

Kwasniok is banking on Ache in attack, with Thielmann and Kaminski behind him. Sebulonsen and Lund will man the midfield flanks, while the defense will be headed by Hubers.

Probable lineups

Hoffenheim (4-2-2): Baumann; Coufal, Hranac, Arthur Chaves, Bernardo; Avdullahu, Burger; Kramaric, Touré; Lemperle, Asllani. All. Ilzer

Cologne (3-4-2-1): Schwäbe – Schmied, Hübers, Krauss; Sebulonsen, Martel, Johannesson, Lund; Thielmann, Kaminski; Ache. All. Kwasniok