Borussia Dortmund vs FC Cologne Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

BVB dominated the proceedings when these sides last faced each other.

Borussia Dortmund are gearing up to take on FC Koln for their matchweek 8 fixture of the 2025-26 Bundesliga. This is going to be an interesting matchup, which will take place at the Signal Iduna Park.

Die Schwarzgelben have not been able to come up with positive outcomes in their last two German football league matches. They were held to a 1-1 draw against RB Leipzig and then fell prey to Bayern Munich.

Borussia Dortmund are coming in after securing a win against Copenhagen in their UEFA Champions League fixture. They will be at home and are keen to bounce back to winning ways in their domestic league competition as well.

Die Geißböcke have performed decently till now in this season. They are placed sixth on the Bundesliga points table. In their first seven league games, FC Cologne have secured three wins. For their upcoming game, they will have to work hard as FC Koln are going to face a tough challenge.

Kick-off:

• Location: Aue, Germany
• Stadium: Signal Iduna Park
• Date: Saturday, October 25
• Kick-off Time: 10:00 p.m. IST/ 04:30 p.m. GMT/ 12:30 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Dortmund: W-W-D-L-W

Koln: D-L-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)

In six Bundesliga appearances this season, Serhou Guirassy has scored four goals and also has an assist to his name. The 29-year-old will be one of the main men in the attacking front for Borussia Dortmund. He is not in the best form at the moment, but will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Jakub Kaminski (FC Cologne)

Jakub Kaminski will have an important role for FC Koln. In seven league games this season, he has scored three goals and will be looking to add more to his tally. He can control the midfield well and has come up as a threat in the final third. Kaminski will be keen on stepping up his game.

Match Facts

• Borussia Dortmund have won the previous three matches against Die Geißböcke.
• BVB have bagged four clean sheets in seven Bundesliga matches this season.
• FC Cologne have won only one of their last five games.

Borussia Dortmund vs Cologne: Betting Tips and Odds

• Dortmund to win @4/9 Ladbrokes
• Serhou Guirassy to score @3/1 Skybet
• Goals over 3.5 @11/10 bet365

Injury and Team News

Emre Can and Julien Duranville are injured, hence keeping them out of action for Borussia Dortmund.

FC Koln will miss out on the services of Luca Kilian and Rav van den Berg as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 31

Dortmund won: 18

Cologne won: 6

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

Dortmund predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Kobel (GK); Sule, Anton, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Groß, Sabitzer, Svensson; Adeyemi, Nmecha; Guirassy

FC Cologne predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Schwabe (GK); Schmied, Hubers, Heintz; Sebulonsen, Jóhannesson, Martel, Lund; Waldschmidt, Kaminski; Thielmann

Match Prediction

Die Schwarzgelben have three back-to-back wins over Die Geißböcke. Borussia Dortmund are likely to come out on top to secure a win against FC Koln in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: Dortmund 3-1 Cologne

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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