Final score: 1. FC Köln 2–1 Borussia Mönchengladbach
Match preview
The RheinEnergieStadion is set for a fierce derby as 1. FC Köln host Borussia Mönchengladbach on October 11th, 2026. Both teams find themselves mired in the lower half of the Bundesliga, with identical recent records of one win, three draws, and one loss in their last five outings. Köln, despite a slightly better goal difference (47 scored, 55 conceded), hold a marginally lower win rate of 22% compared to Gladbach's 25% (37 scored, 50 conceded).
The "Effzeh" will be buoyed by their strong home advantage, reflected in the 45% win probability and favourable odds of 2.022. However, the draw is also rated at a surprisingly high 45%, highlighting the tight nature of this fixture and the prevalence of stalemates in their head-to-head encounters. Three of their last five meetings have ended in draws, with two high-scoring 3-3 thrillers. Goals are expected, with Over 2.5 priced at 1.53, suggesting an open game. Expect a tactical battle where midfield dominance and clinical finishing could prove decisive in this crucial derby.
20. R. Zieler, 2. J. Schmied, 3. B. Sosa, 5. T. Krauss, 6. E. Skhiri, 7. L. Waldschmidt, 27. T. Dallinga, 28. S. Sebulonsen, 29. J. Thielmann, 30. M. Bulter, A. Kotya-Fofana
1. M. Nicolas, 14. D. Hashioka, 16. P. Sander, 5. J. Leszczynski, 29. J. Scally, 7. K. Stoger, 10. F. Neuhaus, 20. D. Herold, 18. S. Machino, 25. R. Hack, 11. T. Kleindienst
Match events
13' Card Yellow Card — Marius Bülter (1. FC Köln)
24' Card Yellow Card — Jan Leszczynski (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
26' Goal Normal Goal — Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson (1. FC Köln)
39' Goal Normal Goal — Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
45' subst Substitution 1 — Ellyes Skhiri (1. FC Köln) (assists: Tom Krauß)
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