Bundesliga 2025-2026: Dortmund vs FC Koln Prediction
Dortmund
Home Team
84%
VS
FC Koln
Away Team
7%
Draw: 9%
Over 2.5:
58%
Under 2.5:
42%
Goal:
53%
No Goal:
47%
Current Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 4 | 23 | 21 |
| 2 | RB Leipzig | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 16 |
| 3 | Stuttgart | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 15 |
| 4 | Dortmund | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | Leverkusen | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 14 |
| 6 | FC Koln | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 11 |
| 7 | Ein Frankfurt | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 10 |
| 8 | Hoffenheim | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 10 |
| 9 | Union Berlin | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 10 |
| 10 | Freiburg | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 9 |
| 11 | Hamburg | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 | Werder Bremen | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 8 |
| 13 | Augsburg | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 7 |
| 14 | St Pauli | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 7 |
| 15 | Wolfsburg | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 5 |
| 16 | Mainz | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 4 |
| 17 | Heidenheim | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 4 |
| 18 | M'gladbach | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 3 |
Recent Trends
Dortmund
- Last Match: vs Bayern Munich (Goals: 1 - 2)
- 2nd Last Match: vs RB Leipzig (Goals: 1 - 1)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Mainz (Goals: 2 - 0)
- 4th Last Match: vs Wolfsburg (Goals: 1 - 0)
- 5th Last Match: vs Heidenheim (Goals: 2 - 0)
FC Koln
- Last Match: vs Augsburg (Goals: 1 - 1)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Hoffenheim (Goals: 1 - 0)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Stuttgart (Goals: 1 - 2)
- 4th Last Match: vs RB Leipzig (Goals: 1 - 3)
- 5th Last Match: vs Wolfsburg (Goals: 3 - 3)
Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)
Dortmund
Average Expected Goals (xG):
1.25
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.03
# Clean Sheets:
3
FC Koln
Average Expected Goals (xG):
1.52
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
2.08
# Clean Sheets:
1
Key Prediction Insights
The upcoming Bundesliga clash between Dortmund and FC Koln is heavily tipped in favor of the home team, with an 84.0% probability of Dortmund claiming victory. Betting enthusiasts can expect an action-packed match with over 2.5 goals likely, as the probability stands at 58.0%. Currently, Dortmund holds the 4th position in the league, while FC Koln is positioned at 6th.
Match Analysis
Dortmund enters this fixture with a mixed bag of results from their last three games, having secured a win against Mainz, drawn with RB Leipzig, and suffered a narrow defeat to Bayern Munich. Notably, Dortmund's defense has been resolute, conceding an average of just 0.33 goals per game in their recent outings and achieving three clean sheets in their last five matches. Their scoring rate stands at 1.67 goals per game, showing they can find the net consistently.
FC Koln, meanwhile, has also shown resilience, with a win over Hoffenheim, a draw with Augsburg, and a loss to Stuttgart in their last three games. The team has been relatively balanced, averaging both 1.5 goals scored and conceded per match over their last five fixtures. However, their defense might be their Achilles' heel, with an average of 2.085 expected goals conceded, indicating potential vulnerabilities.
Final Prediction
Dortmund's solid defensive performances and their ability to score goals make them the favorites in this encounter. A player or tactical decision that can exploit FC Koln's defensive frailties may prove to be decisive. Keep an eye on Dortmund's attacking setup, as their offensive prowess could be the key factor in securing a win in this anticipated Bundesliga showdown.