In the latest edition of the Rhine derby, Borussia Monchengladbach will take on FC Koln in the Bundesliga on Saturday, 8 November, at Borussia Park.
View our free Borussia Monchengladbach vs FC Koln below.
Contents
Borussia Monchengladbach vs FC Koln prediction: Battle of two struggling teams
Key stats
- Monchengladbach have won only one of their nine Bundesliga games.
- FC Koln have won twice in their last seven Bundesliga games.
- Said El Mala has scored in three of his last five Bundesliga games.
- Monchengladbach have not won at Borrusia Park (D2, L3) in the Bundesliga.
Correct score prediction: Borussia Monchengladbach 1-1 FC Koln
Monchengladbach managed to produce a clean sheet against St Pauli in their previous match, their first in their last four games.
Interim boss Eugen Polanski's side are 16th in the Bundesliga table with six points, only one point ahead of the bottom two. They have now picked up back-to-back wins, having won 3-1 over Karlsruher SC in the DFB-Pokal.
FC Koln have scored in eight of the last nine games in the Bundesliga, and that is why we are backing them to score a goal and earn a draw away from home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Monchengladbach are slight favourites
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.6) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.2) – 31.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Monchengladbach are favourites to pick up all three points at their home turf, something they have not managed the entire season.
However, there is very little to choose between the two sides, and FC Koln have already picked up two wins away from home.
Don’t forget to check out more of our best betting tips after you’ve dissected our Borussia Monchengladbach vs FC Koln predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: FC Koln have the edge
In recent years, FC Koln have dominated the fixture. Last season, they drew 3-3 away at Borussia Park and won 3-1 at home.
They have won four out of their last seven meetings, while losing just once.
Germany Bundesliga I 09/03/24
Borussia M'gladbach
Cologne
Germany Bundesliga I 22/10/23
Cologne
Borussia M'gladbach
Germany Bundesliga I 02/04/23
Cologne
Borussia M'gladbach
Germany Bundesliga I 09/10/22
Borussia M'gladbach
Cologne
Germany Bundesliga I 16/04/22
Borussia M'gladbach
Cologne
Borussia Monchengladbach preview: Can they pick up back-to-back wins?
Die Fohlen made a disastrous start to the 2025-26 campaign, losing five and drawing three in their opening eight games. They have suffered three defeats in a row at Borussia Park, and will look to avoid another defeat on Saturday.
Jens Castrop is unavailable, while defender Fabio Chiarodia will also miss the clash.
Predicted lineup: Nicolas (GK), Sander, Elvedi, Diks, Scally, Reitz, Engelhardt, Neuhaus, Ullrich, Honorat & Tabakovic
Last five matches:
- St Pauli 0-4 Monchengladbach
- Monchengladbach 3-1 Karlsruhe
- Monchengladbach 0-3 Bayern Munich
- Union Berlin 3-1 Monchengladbach
- Monchengladbach 0-0 Freiburg
FC Koln preview: Eyeing another strong away performance
Lukas Kwasniok's side have already won two games away from home, and they will be boosted by a 4-1 win against Hamburg in their previous game.
Koln are missing centre-backs Rav van den Berg and Luca Kilian, while Jan Thielmann has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
Predicted lineup: Schwabe (GK), Schmied, Martel, Ozkacar, Sebulonsen, Johannesson, Huseinbasic, Lund, Kaminski, El Mala & Ache
Last five matches
- FC Koln 4-1 Hamburg
- FC Koln 1-4 Bayern Munich (match won in extra time)
- Borussia Dortmund 1-0 FC Koln
- FC koln 1-1 Augsburg
- Hoffenheim 0-1 FC Koln
Player to watch: Said El Mala
El Mala is fast becoming one of the brightest young stars in the country at the moment, and his performances have caught the attention of several top clubs already.
The 19-year-old has scored four goals and provided one assist in the Bundesliga this season, including three in the last five, and we back him to score anytime against Monchengladbach.
