Preview: FC Köln vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, lineups, betting tips and odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

BVB are on a four-match winning run against the Billy Goats.

FC Koln are all set to lock horns with Borussia Dortmund for their matchweek 25 contest of the 2025-26 Bundesliga. This is going to be an entertaining outing, taking place at the RheinEnergieStadion.

The Billy Goats will be at home, but it is not going to make things any easier for them. They have come up with poor performances in their last four games and might even struggle in their next one.

FC Koln are coming in after facing a 0-2 defeat against FC Augsburg. With six wins in 24 games, they are in 13th place on the league table.

The Black and Yellow have faced back-to-back defeats in their last two matches. They have been knocked out of the UEFA Champions League. Borussia Dortmund fell prey to Bayern Munich in their previous league fixture.

It was a close fixture, but BVB couldn’t do enough to avoid the defeat. They are placed second on the Bundesliga points table for now.

Kick-off:

• Location: Cologne, Germany
• Stadium: RheinEnergieStadion
• Date: Saturday, March 07
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 PM IST/ 05:30 PM GMT/ 12:30 PM ET/ 09:30 AM PT
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Koln: W-L-L-D-L

BVB: W-W-D-L-L

Players to Watch

Said El Mala (FC Koln)

The 19-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the squad for FC Koln. In 24 league games in the ongoing campaign, Said El Mala has scored eight goals and recorded three assists. He can control the midfield well and surely knows how to score goals.

El Mala will be keen to deliver a top performance here.

Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund)

Serhou Guirassy will be looking to step up his game so that he can get his side back to winning ways. He has scored 11 goals and has an assist to his name in 23 Bundesliga appearances this season. The 29-year-old will lead the attack front, making him a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• FC Koln are winless in their last four matches.
• Borussia Dortmund are on a two-match losing streak.
• Neither of the last five games between these clubs have ended in a draw.

FC Koln vs Dortmund: Betting Tips and Odds

• Borussia Dortmund to win @4/5 Star Sports
• Serhou Guirassy to score @13/12 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @11/20 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

FC Cologne will miss out on the services of Joel Schmied, Luca Kilian, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Timo Hubers, Alessio Castro-Montes, Denis Huseinbasic, Linton Maina and Jan Thielmann. They are injured.

Filippo Mane, Emre Can, Niklas Sule and Carney Chukwuemeka are not going to be in action for Borussia Dortmund due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 129

Koln won: 41

BVB won: 54

Draws: 34

Predicted Lineups

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

Schwäbe (GK); Van den Berg, Simpson-Pusey, Özkacar; Kaminski, Martel, Krauss, Lund; El Mala, Bulter; Ache

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

Kobel (GK); Bansebaini, Anton, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson; Beier, Brandt; Guirassy

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be looking to return to winning ways. Borussia Dortmund are likely to come out on top to secure three points against FC Cologne in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: FC Köln 0-2 Dortmund

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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