FC Koln vs Hamburger SV tips and predictions

FC Koln too short in the betting?

FC Koln may be a level above Hamburger SV but this is not as straightforward as it might look at face value.

This isn't a confident view but the short price for FC Koln makes them a horrible bet. Hamburger SV don't look likely to get the win but they can cause some problems. With goals being far from abundant, a scoreless deadlock is the pick.

Both sides will be confident of keeping it tidy. FC Koln have only scored once in their last 3 home starts - and Hamburger SV have averaged 0.7 goals in their last 3 away campaigns.

The sportsbooks are expecting goals at both ends of the park despite the favouritism for FC Koln. However, the odds-against for the BTTS No looks slightly more tempting here. As far as the goal line is concerned, it's Under 2.5 goals in this game considering the price that's available.

FC Koln have drawn 7 of their last 17 matches while Hamburger SV have drawn 11 of their last 20 matches. They shared the spoils with SG Dynamo Dresden last Friday. The conclusion is there's nothing to like about the home or away win prices. A deadlock awaits after what looks likely to be a tightly contested match-up.

Of course, FC Koln are a top tier side so it remains to be seen how Hamburger SV pull up to this stiff test.