Koln ended the great run of results as they lost to Borussia in Dortmund, but the Billy Goats will still be able to take some positives from that game.
Koln now return to home comforts as they are looking to record their fifth straight victory at RheinEnergie Stadium, with home win paying 2.45 (29/20) at William Hill.
Frank Schaffer is likely to field the same side that started the Dortmund game, with Adil Chihi remaining the only unavailable player.
Hannover cemented the third place in the standings with an impressive victory over Bayern, once again showing they fully deserved the high place in the standings.
Die Roten are now hoping to continue the rich vein of form and make another important step towards the Champions League places, although they face a difficult task against very good Koln side.
Top scorer Didier Ya Konan has resumed training after recovering from a knee injury, but he is still not ready to return, but boss Mirko Slomka has no new injury worries. Hannover are 2.95 (39/20) to win the game at Betfair.
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