Köln and Hoffenheim Share the Spoils in Thrilling 2-2 Draw

In a captivating Bundesliga match on Saturday, February 21, 2026, 1. FC Köln and TSG Hoffenheim battled to a 2-2 draw, highlighted by a stunning overhead kick from Köln’s Ragnar Ache. The match, played before 49,600 spectators at the RheinEnergieStadion, saw both teams demonstrate attacking intent, resulting in a high-scoring affair.

First-Half Fireworks

The game ignited in the 15th minute when Ragnar Ache opened the scoring with a spectacular overhead kick, converting a cross from Saïd El Mala. The goal, described as a “textbook bicycle kick,” left Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann with no chance. Köln continued to press, with Jakub Kaminski and Eric Martel both creating opportunities, but Baumann managed to thwart their efforts. Hoffenheim responded towards the finish of the first half, and Ozan Kabak equalized in the 45th minute, capitalizing on a cross from Albian Hajdari.

Second-Half Drama

The second half saw Hoffenheim grab the lead in the 60th minute through Andrej Kramarić, who scored after a rebound off the crossbar from Bazoumana Touré’s initial shot. However, Köln quickly responded, with Saïd El Mala leveling the score at 2-2 just three minutes later, completing a swift counterattack.

Match Statistics

Despite Hoffenheim’s dominance in possession (64% to Köln’s 36%), the game remained closely contested. Hoffenheim recorded 18 shots on goal compared to Köln’s 9. The pass accuracy was also in favor of Hoffenheim, with 80% compared to Köln’s 69%. Both teams covered similar distances, with Hoffenheim running 119.81km and Köln 115.39km.

Kramarić’s Milestone

The match also marked a significant milestone for Andrej Kramarić, who scored his tenth goal of the season, extending his streak to nine consecutive seasons reaching double figures in the Bundesliga. Only ten other players in Bundesliga history have achieved this feat.

Lineups

1. FC Cologne: Schwäbe – Schmied, van den Berg, Özkacar – Sebulonsen (69th Simpson-Pusey), Krauß (90th + 1 Johannesson), Martel, Lund – Kaminski (90th + 1 Schenten), Ache (85th Waldschmidt), El Mala (85th Bülter)

TSG Hoffenheim: Baumann – Coufal, Hranáč, Ozan Kabak, Hajdari – Prömel, Avdullahu, Burger (73rd Prass) – Kramarić (90th Moerstedt), Asllani (90.+2 Eduardo), Touré (90.+2 Gendrey)

Looking Ahead

TSG Hoffenheim will next face FC St. Pauli at the PreZero Arena on February 28th, with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m.