Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1.FC Köln

Borussia Mönchengladbach vs FC Köln Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Saturday 8th November | Borussia-Park | Bundesliga | 17:30 GMT

Bundesliga action heats up with the Rhine derby. Borussia Mönchengladbach host rivals FC Köln in Matchday 10, both desperate for consistency amid contrasting campaigns. Gladbach sit 16th with 6 points from 9 games, teetering near the drop zone after a dismal home record. Köln, buoyed by promotion, lurk 7th on 14 points, eyeing European spots with punchy away displays.

Key Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score @ 1.53

Borussia Mönchengladbach vs FC Köln Predicted Lineups

Borussia Mönchengladbach Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Nicolas; Sander, Diks, Elvedi; Scally, Reitz, Engelhardt, Ullrich; Honorat, Neuhaus; Tabakovic

Gladbach have injury woes: Fabio Chiarodia (groin), Nathan Ngoumou (Achilles), Robin Hack (knee), Tim Kleindienst (knee) and Shuto Machino (foot) are out. Jens Castrop is suspended. Squad staples like Elvedi and Neuhaus anchor the lineup, with Tabakovic leading the line after recent cameos.

FC Köln Predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Schwäbe; Martel, Özkacar, Heintz; Kaminski, Jóhannesson, Huseinbasic, Lund; Kainz; Ache, Maina

Köln's defense is hit hard: Luca Kilian (cruciate), Rav van den Berg (shoulder), Jan Thielmann (muscle), Joel Schmied (muscle) and Timo Hübers (knee) are sidelined. Heintz steps in at center-back, while Kaminski (3 goals) and Jóhannesson drive midfield. Ache and Maina form a dynamic front duo.

Borussia Mönchengladbach and FC Köln Current Form and Standings

Borussia Mönchengladbach's start has been nightmarish, rooted to 16th with 6 points—1 win, 3 draws, 5 losses. They've netted just 6 goals league-wide, failing to score in three of four home games. Recent Bundesliga results: Win 4-0 vs St. Pauli (A); Loss 0-3 vs Bayern München (H); Loss 1-3 vs Union Berlin (A); Draw 0-0 vs Freiburg (H); Loss 4-6 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (H). Defensive lapses persist, but the St. Pauli romp hints at attacking sparks under Polanski.

FC Köln, fresh from promotion, thrill in 7th with 14 points—4 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses. They've scored in eight of nine, blending resilience with flair in Lukas Kwasniok's 3-4-3. Recent Bundesliga results: Win 4-1 vs Hamburger SV (H); Loss 0-1 vs Borussia Dortmund (A); Draw 1-1 vs Augsburg (H); Win 1-0 vs Hoffenheim (A); Loss 1-2 vs Stuttgart (H). Away form shines: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses.

Recent H2H Results:

Gladbach 3-3 Köln (09 Mar 2024, Bundesliga)
Köln 3-1 Gladbach (22 Oct 2023, Bundesliga)
Köln 0-0 Gladbach (02 Apr 2023, Bundesliga)
Gladbach 5-2 Köln (09 Oct 2022, Bundesliga)
Gladbach 1-3 Köln (16 Apr 2022, Bundesliga)

Borussia Mönchengladbach vs FC Köln Predictions

Our model crunches 200+ data points—form, H2H, injuries, tactics—for a confident 2-1 Gladbach win. Home soil fuels the Foals' fire, exploiting Köln's depleted backline via Honorat's wings and Reitz's control. Yet Köln's attack, led by Kaminski's dynamism, will breach Gladbach's porous defense (conceding 3+ in three straight homes). Expect end-to-end chaos in this derby, with over 2.5 goals likely.

Best Borussia Mönchengladbach vs FC Köln Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both Teams To Score @ 1.53 (Odds subject to change)

Borussia Mönchengladbach vs FC Köln: Key Players to Watch

Alassane Honorat (Gladbach) - The winger's pace terrorizes flanks; 2 goals, 3 assists already, primed for derby glory.

Jakub Kaminski (Köln) - Loan star's breakout: 3 goals in 8 games. His inverted runs could unlock Gladbach's left.

Borussia Mönchengladbach vs FC Köln Match Facts

Referee: Felix Zwayer
Broadcast Details: Sky Sports Football
Stadium Information: Borussia-Park holds 54,000, a cauldron for derbies with its steep stands amplifying the roar.