Cologne vs Hertha Prediction 31 July 2026
Will the players give their all in the upcoming encounter? The friendly match between Cologne and Hertha BSC will take place on 31 July at 10:00. To better predict the outcome, we suggest reviewing the teams' statistical data.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 05 April 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Cologne):
- ball possession percentage: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Let’s start with the history of head-to-head matches, which includes a total of 34 games. The current hosts have managed to win 12 times, while the guests have triumphed in 17 matches.
In terms of goals, Cologne has scored 42 times against their opponents. The team Hertha BSC responded with 49 goals. Thus, the average total in head-to-head encounters is 2.68.
Head-to-head statistics Cologne - Hertha

Cologne Team Overview
The upcoming friendly match will see Cologne playing on their home field. To gain a better understanding of the current state of the team, let’s take a look at their statistics from the last 10 official matches.
The last ten-match segment ended with 1 wins, 4 losses, and 5 draws for the team. During this period, the players scored 16 times, averaging 1.6 goals per game (this value is 1.8 for home matches). It is noteworthy that the average total of goals conceded is 2.2.
Match Results: Cologne

Hertha BSC Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on 21 July 2026 as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - Hertha BSC, away - Mamelodi Sundowns). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Hertha BSC vs Mamelodi Sundowns):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 1;
- fouls: 9 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
The team Hertha BSC has been less fortunate, as they will play the upcoming friendly match away from home. What can the squad boast about based on their last 10 official games?
During this stretch, the team secured 4 wins, suffered 4 losses, and drew 2 times. The result of the players' attacking efforts is 13 goals, which averages out to 1.3 per match (away from home, this figure is 1.67). Of course, there have been mistakes in the team's defense as well. The average number of goals conceded per game is 1.5.
Match Results: Hertha BSC
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- Total encounters - 34;
- First-half wins for the home side (at home) - 2; for the visitors (away) - 8; number of draws - 7;
- Average first-half total: 1.26;
- Today's home team averages 0.56 goals in the first half, while the away team scores 0.71.
Editorial Prediction
- Hertha BSC scored in the 2nd half in 6 of last 7 games (Club Friendly Games).