Monchengladbach vs Cologne Prediction 8 November 2025
π The Rhine derby returns to the Bundesliga-and what perfect timing! Borussia, buoyed by their long-awaited championship victory, host KΓΆln, who recently thrashed their former 2. Bundesliga rivals. We hope both clubs live up to the spotlight given to them by the schedule organizers, as the Rhine derby is the match you can watch without distractions from other Saturday slot games. Check out our prediction to get an insight into how both teams are shaping up for this pivotal Matchday 10 clash at Borussia-Park.
Head-to-Head
π Last season, the teams did not face each other as KΓΆln were competing in the 2. Bundesliga. In their previous 35 derbies, Borussia have secured 18 victories, KΓΆln have won 10 times, and 7 matches have ended in a draw.
Head-to-head statistics Monchengladbach - Cologne
Borussia M'gladbach Team Overview
π’ The 'Foals' have finally secured their first victory of the current season-and what a win it was! They thrashed St. Pauli 4-0 on the road, netting twice in each half. In the first half, Haris Tabakovic scored a brace with assists from Florian Neuhaus and Franck HonorΓ©. After the break, Tabakovic turned provider for Suito Matino, while Oscar Fraulo sealed the game.
β« Borussia have claimed their first three points after 10 rounds, allowing them to lift off the bottom of the table. They now have 6 points, but the 'Foals' remain in the relegation zone, sitting in 16th place. Continuing this winning streak is crucial. Including their success in the DFB-Pokal Round of 16 against Karlsruhe (3-1), Gladbach are on a two-game winning run. The last time the club secured three consecutive victories in official matches within a single season was in winter 2020/21. For now, Haris Tabakovic is admirably filling the shoes of Tim Kleindienst as the team's top scorer. The Bosnian made it into the Team of the Week after Matchday 9 and has scored half of the 'Foalsβ' ten goals this season-the best tally in the league.
Match Results: Borussia M'gladbach
Cologne Team Overview
π΄ At the RheinEnergieStadion last round, KΓΆln hosted Hamburg, their fellow Bundesliga returnees. However, there was no camaraderie on display as the "Billy Goats" delivered a resounding 4-1 defeat. Ragnar Ache, Florian Kainz, Saidy El-Mala, and Jakub Kaminski found the back of the net, with Kaminski earning a spot in the team of the week.
βͺ After nine rounds, KΓΆln have accumulated 14 points-already surpassing their total from the entire first half of the 2023/24 season, which ended in relegation (11 points). Lucas KwasiΕok's side sit in eighth place and a victory in Gladbach could push them into contention for a top-six finish. The "Billy Goats" have scored 16 goals, with 15 coming from open play. Set pieces remain a challenge; only in the last match did they score from one, courtesy of Kainz's brilliant free-kick. Defensively, the situation mirrors this struggle: KΓΆln have conceded eight goals from set pieces-the worst record in the league.
Match Results: Cologne
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Borussia M'gladbach
ποΈ Eugen Polanski on his first derby as a coach: "I'm eagerly anticipating this special home match with its fantastic atmosphere. Of course, I understand that a derby is something special for our fans. For many, it's the most important match of the year. But for us, the coaching staff, the content changes little. We prepare for the opponent as meticulously as any other. We analyze their strengths and weaknesses and ultimately aim to impose our game. People often ask me about the derby - that's to be expected. We want to bring that enthusiasm onto the field. We know what this match means to our fans, and we want to bring them joy with our performance."
π Borussia's 30-year-old German forward Tim Kleindienst has extended his contract with the club for another year, until June 30, 2029. "I really feel very comfortable at Borussia. It's a fantastic club, and I believe in this team. I want to help the club rise higher," said the captain.
β Robin Hack has been training with the team over the past few days: his knee is holding up, his muscles are stable, everything looks good. Nevertheless, the coaching and medical staff have decided not to risk him on Saturday. He is not yet 100% ready and is expected to return after the international break. Tim Kleindienst is also progressing according to plan but is not ready yet. Fabio Chiarodia and Nathan Ngumu are unavailable due to injuries, while Jens Castrop is suspended following a red card in the match against Bayern.
Cologne
ποΈ Lukas Kwasniok on the clash with Gladbach: "A derby is an opportunity to delight the fans. We're doing well, especially in terms of self-belief. The supporters know we'll give it our all. Gladbach have become much more stable defensively, and in midfield, they have three players who handle the ball with great confidence. They're ready and able to defend in a block and utilize Tabakovic effectively when transitioning to attack. Kudos to them for implementing this so quickly."
π Germany's head coach Julian Nagelsmann has called up 19-year-old forward Said El-Mala for the November fixtures against Luxembourg and Slovakia. "Said should have the chance to showcase his ease and carefree nature while with us. We keep an eye on our U21 players and always want to give them the opportunity to play for the senior team," noted Nagelsmann. Over nine matches, the young talent has accumulated 6 points (4 goals, 2 assists) in the goal-plus-assist system.
β Rav van den Berg (shoulder injury), Jan Thielmann (muscle injury), and Timo HΓΌbers (knee issue) remain sidelined, as does Luca Kilian, who is recovering from a cruciate ligament injury.
π¨ Referee and Yellow Cards
Deniz Aytekin will officiate the Rhine derby. This season, the German of Turkish descent has averaged 3.3 yellow cards per match. Both Gladbach and KΓΆln, after nine rounds, are not particularly aggressive teams, averaging 1.8 yellow cards per game. Therefore, despite the derby's intensity, we predict a total of under 4.5 yellow cards - a bet that has been successful in 19 of Borussia's last 21 matches and in 9 of KΓΆln's last 10 games.
β½ Goal Prediction
We anticipate that in this heated encounter, both teams will score (yes), as both secured emphatic victories in the previous round and are riding high emotionally. Moreover, the "Foals" and the "Billy Goats" have found the net against each other in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head meetings.
Interestingly, Eugen Polanski and Lukas Kwasniok are the true "substitution kings" of the Bundesliga: Polanski has introduced a player who then scored five times, while his counterpart has done so four times. Both coaches rank in the top two in the league for this statistic.
π© Corner Prediction
After nine rounds, the average corner count slightly favors the hosts - 5.1 compared to the visitors' 4.2. Therefore, we opt for KΓΆln's individual total under 5.5 corners, noting that this bet has been successful in six consecutive head-to-head matches in Gladbach.
Editor's Prediction
Interestingly, most of Gladbach's goals have come on the road-6, while they've netted just 4 at home at Borussia-Park. KΓΆln have scored the same number of away goals as the Foals-6. We anticipate both teams will find the back of the net, possibly more than once each. We're predicting a high-scoring draw-2-2-and opting for over 2.5 goals, a bet that has come through in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head encounters.
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