FC Koln vs Borussia M`gladbach prediction 11.10.2026 | Bundesliga
FC Koln
Kick off:
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Borussia M`gladbach
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2.18
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3.94
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3.30
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- Competition: Bundesliga
- Date: 11th October 2026
- Kick-off: 14:30 UK / 15:30 CEST
- Venue: RheinEnergieStadion
That chaotic 3-3 draw back in March still lives rent-free in my head. Absolute madness. This fierce Rhineland derby never fails to deliver pure drama, and recent matches have been total goal fests. Three stalemates in five games prove just how little separates these two historic rivals. Köln desperately need a statement win on home turf to claim local bragging rights. However, Gladbach historical dominance means they always turn up to ruin the party. Let’s dive straight into the best betting options.
FC Koln vs Borussia M`gladbach Head to Head (H2H) stats
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FC Koln
3 : 3
Borussia M`gladbach
Bundesliga
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Borussia M`gladbach
3 : 1
FC Koln
Bundesliga
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Borussia M`gladbach
3 : 3
FC Koln
Bundesliga
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FC Koln
3 : 1
Borussia M`gladbach
Bundesliga
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FC Koln
0 : 0
Borussia M`gladbach
Bundesliga
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Borussia M`gladbach
5 : 2
FC Koln
Bundesliga
An incredibly high-scoring fixture, the last 12 meetings between these rivals have produced a massive 47 goals, averaging a wild 3.9 per game. Gladbach holds a microscopic edge with 5 victories compared to Köln's 4, while three explosive encounters ended in stalemates.
FC Koln team overview
FC Köln went into international break with a 211 away defeat against Hamburger SV. Die Geißböcke are desperate to bounce back quickly.
With coach René Wagner demanding a much tighter defensive display, fixing their early-season vulnerability is the top priority.
Last season was tough, but their opening 4 league games so far this season have yielded a mixed bag of 4 points from a single win, one draw, and two losses.
I still think they have plenty of potential to climb up the table. Their home form offers a massive silver lining, as they remain unbeaten at home this season with one win and a draw.
Striker Thijs Dallinga has been the key man up front, leading the line with 2 goals in just three games. Defensively, skipper Timo Hübers is out. That's a huge blow.
Last matches of FC Koln
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Viktoria Köln
2 : 2
FC Koln
Club Friendlies 3
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Hamburger SV
2 : 1
FC Koln
Bundesliga
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FC Koln
1 : 1
Werder Bremen
Bundesliga
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Stuttgart
4 : 1
FC Koln
Bundesliga
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FC Koln
3 : 2
Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
FC Koln lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Marvin Schwäbe
Defenders
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28
Sebastian Sebulonsen
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22
Jaden Simpson-Pusey
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24
Luka Lochoshvili
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14
Gideon Mensah
Midfielders
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8
Ísak Jóhannesson
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5
Tom Krauß
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37
Linton Maina
Forwards
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29
Jan Thielmann
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10
Said El Mala
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15
Imad Rondić
Borussia M`gladbach team overview
Borussia M'gladbach also failed to secure a point in their last game before the break, losing 4-3 at home to Mainz 05. Die Fohlen are in absolute freefall right now. Alexander Blessin's men look completely lost at the back, and the manager is under immense pressure to stop the bleeding.
Gladbach finished a mediocre 12th last season with 38 points. Shockingly, they've been even worse this term, losing all 4 of their opening league games to sit dead last with zero points.
Their away form offers no comfort either. They are on a three-game losing streak on the road, including 3-0 and 5-0 defeats to Leipzig and 5-0 respectively this season.
Youngster Hugo Bolin has been a rare bright spark, contributing 2 goals so far. Meanwhile, they'll have to cope without defensive anchor Nico Elvedi, who is currently sidelined with a severe ankle sprain.
Last matches of Borussia M`gladbach
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St Pauli
1 : 1
Borussia M`gladbach
Club Friendlies 3
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Sportfreunde Siegen
0 : 3
Borussia M`gladbach
Club Friendlies 3
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Borussia M`gladbach
3 : 4
FSV Mainz
Bundesliga
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SC Freiburg
5 : 0
Borussia M`gladbach
Bundesliga
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Borussia M`gladbach
3 : 4
Elversberg
Bundesliga
Borussia M`gladbach lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Moritz Nicolas
Defenders
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29
Joe Scally
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4
Kevin Diks
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5
Marvin Friedrich
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26
Lukas Ullrich
Midfielders
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16
Philipp Sander
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27
Rocco Reitz
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7
Kevin Stöger
Forwards
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38
Hugo Bolin
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10
Florian Neuhaus
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3
Isac Lidberg
Prediction
Both sides are currently absolute nightmares at the back, so expecting an elite defensive masterclass here is just wishful thinking. Köln simply can't buy a clean sheet without skipper Timo Hübers anchoring the backline. Meanwhile, Gladbach's leaky defensive shape is in absolute freefall. I don't see either team finding a way to safely lock this down. Backing a wild 2-2 draw feels like the perfect choice.
Four reasons we expect over 1.5 goals in the 2nd half of this game
- FC Koln are without a clean sheet in their last seven games in all competitions.
- Borussia M`gladbach finished only one of their last six games without conceding.
- Only one of the last 17 games of Gladbach finished with under 2.5 goals.
- Six of the last seven games of FC Koln finished with three or more goals.
Main prediction FC Koln - Borussia M`gladbach
Over 1.5 goals 2nd half
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.75
FC Koln vs Borussia M`gladbach standings in Bundesliga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 - 4 | +7 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 - 2 | +12 | 10 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 - 3 | +9 | 10 |
| 4 | Werder Bremen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 - 10 | 0 | 8 |
| 5 | FC Augsburg | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 - 6 | +5 | 7 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 - 5 | +5 | 7 |
| 7 | FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 - 6 | +4 | 7 |
| 8 | Elversberg | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 - 7 | +1 | 7 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 - 5 | +4 | 6 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 - 10 | -1 | 5 |
| 11 | Schalke 04 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 5 |
| 12 | Paderborn | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 - 5 | -2 | 4 |
| 13 | FC Köln | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 - 9 | -3 | 4 |
| 14 | TSG Hoffenheim | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 - 10 | -3 | 3 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 - 9 | -3 | 3 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 - 13 | -11 | 3 |
| 17 | FC Union Berlin | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 - 17 | -13 | 1 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 - 16 | -10 | 0 |