On April 5, 2025, the 28th round of Bundesliga 2 will see Köln face off against Hertha at the RheinEnergieStadion. I recommend placing a bet on goals, cards, or the winner for this match.
Match Preview
Köln is a well-supported team in Germany, despite not achieving much success in recent years. The club has often been in a relegation battle but has generally managed to avoid dropping down. Baumgart recently led them to a spot in the Conference League, though their performance there was underwhelming. Last spring, following a coaching change, they fell to direct relegation.
However, Köln has no intention of staying in Bundesliga 2. Under new manager Gerhard Struber, who took over in 2024, the team is fighting to stay in the upper half of the table. Despite a few setbacks, including a difficult stretch where they took just one point in three matches, Köln bounced back with a 2-1 win against Paderborn in the last round.
Hertha, on the other hand, is a cautionary tale of how poor management can squander large financial investments. After a new owner poured hundreds of millions of euros into the club at the start of the decade, expectations for European football were high. However, the team now finds itself in Bundesliga 2 instead. Last season, they finished in mid-table (9th), and the threat of relegation still looms.
In 2025, Hertha endured a disastrous stretch with just one draw and six losses, although they did manage to secure an impressive 5-1 victory against Eintracht Braunschweig.
Match Facts
- Köln has won their last three matches.
- On average, Köln scores 1.56 goals and concedes 1.19 goals per match.
- Hertha has lost six of their last eight matches.
Head-to-Head
- Köln has won the last two league encounters, including a dramatic 2-1 victory in extra time during the cup.
Prediction
While bookmakers are not fully confident in Köln, they are on a strong run and should defeat the struggling Hertha. The odds for a home win are around 2.1, and I believe this is a solid bet.
