One side is chasing Bayern Munich at the very top of the Bundesliga. The other is scrapping for mid-table respectability. But throw a local rivalry into the mix and all bets are off. FC Köln host Borussia Dortmund at RheinEnergieSTADION on Saturday, March 7, 2026 — and if the stats are anything to go by, bring an umbrella for all the goals.
FC Köln vs Borussia Dortmund Match at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | FC Köln vs Borussia Dortmund |
| Date | Saturday, March 7, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 3:30 PM CET / 2:30 PM GMT / 8:00 PM IST |
| Venue | RheinEnergieSTADION, Cologne |
| Competition | Bundesliga 2025/26 — Matchday 25 |
| TV (UK) | Sky Sports Football / TNT Sports |
| TV (US) | ESPN / ESPN+ |
| India Stream | Sony LIV / FanCode |
Bundesliga Table Snapshot
| Club | Pos | Pts (GD 24) | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borussia Dortmund | 2nd | 52 | D L L W W |
| FC Köln | 13th | 24 | L D L W L |
Dortmund sit just one point behind table-toppers Bayern, while Köln are six points clear of the relegation playoff zone — but not yet safe.
FC Köln vs Borussia Dortmund: Match Preview
Dortmund are flying under Niko Kovač — 15 wins, 7 draws and just 2 defeats in the Bundesliga this season — but have hit a slight blip recently, losing to Atalanta in Europe and conceding a late winner to Bayern in Der Klassiker. They’ll be desperate to get back to winning ways and keep pressure on the Bavarians.
FC Köln are a different animal at home. Despite their mid-table position, goals flow freely at RheinEnergieSTADION — over 2.5 goals appeared in 5 of their last 6 home matches, and both teams scored in 8 of their last 10 home games. Said El Mala (8 league goals) is their chief dangerman and cannot be underestimated.
For Dortmund, Serhou Guirassy is the man in devastating form — 11 goals across all competitions this season, scoring in 5 of his last 6 games. Add Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi in support and Köln’s defence faces a nightmare evening.
The H2H history is brutal for the hosts — Dortmund kept clean sheets in each of the last three Bundesliga meetings, winning 1-0, 4-0, and 1-0. History firmly favours the visitors.
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Team News
FC Köln — No major injury news confirmed. Manager Kwasniok expected to name a strong XI. Said El Mala and Jakub Kaminski likely to lead the attack.
Borussia Dortmund — Full squad largely available. Kovač expected to rotate slightly after recent fixture congestion. Guirassy leads the line; Brandt and Adeyemi provide width and creativity
Predicted Lineups
FC Köln (4-2-3-1): Schwaebe; Schmitz, Kilian, Hübers, Hansen; Martel, Krauss; Thielmann, Johannesson, Kaminski; El Mala
Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Couto, Schlotterbeck, Anton, Bensebaini; Can, Nmecha; Adeyemi, Brandt, Chukwuemeka; Guirassy
Head-to-Head Snapshot
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Last 10 Bundesliga meetings | Dortmund 6W – 2D – 2L Köln |
| Last 3 meetings | Dortmund 3 wins, 0 goals conceded |
| Avg goals per H2H (last 10) | Köln 1.0 — Dortmund 2.5 |
| Over 3.5 goals (last 10 H2H) | 5 times |
Prediction
The stats paint a clear picture — Dortmund have dominated this fixture ruthlessly in recent years, and Guirassy’s purple patch shows no signs of stopping. Köln will have a go at home, and goals at both ends are likely, but Dortmund’s quality across the pitch is simply a class above.
Our Prediction: FC Köln 1–3 Borussia Dortmund (Guirassy to score)
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