Borussia Dortmund vs Koln prediction, odds and betting tips 19/08/2023

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Germany Bundesliga I - Signal Iduna Park

1st Round

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change

Borussia Dortmund and Koln go head-to-head at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK in Germany’s Bundesliga on Saturday, August 19th. Dortmund kick off their latest domestic campaign on home soil when they host Koln. Read our Bundesliga predictions and betting tips along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.

Today's Predictions for Borussia Dortmund vs Koln

Dortmund let the title slip on the last day of the previous season. Can BVB start their latest quest for silverware with a win against Koln? Read our top Borussia Dortmund vs Koln predictions for this weekend’s fixture.

Over 3.5 Goals

  • Dortmund hammered Koln 6-1 when the teams last met at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK in March.
  • At least five goals hit the net in each of the sides’ Bundesliga encounters last season.
  • 65% of Dortmund’s home games in the league last season featured over 3.5 goals.
  • Dortmund notched six times at Schott Mainz in the teams’ DFB Pokal clash last week.

Sebastien Haller to Score Anytime

  • Sebastien Haller scored twice in his first competitive outing of the new campaign at Schott Mainz last time out.
  • Haller also bagged a brace when Dortmund beat Koln back in March.
  • Haller scored nine times in just 15 starts in the Bundesliga overall last term.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Borussia Dortmund vs Koln

View our selection of key stats for Saturday’s match featuring Borussia Dortmund vs Koln below alongside a tool to help you choose the best odds. View more of our football betting tips by clicking the link.

Head to Head

19/08/23

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

Cologne

Cologne

1

0

18/03/23

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

Cologne

Cologne

6

1

01/10/22

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Cologne

Cologne

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

3

2

20/03/22

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Cologne

Cologne

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

1

1

30/10/21

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

Cologne

Cologne

2

0

Last Five - Borussia Dortmund

11/05/25

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

2

4

W

03/05/25

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

0

4

W

26/04/25

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

TSG Hoffenheim

TSG Hoffenheim

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

2

3

W

20/04/25

Germany Bundesliga I Germany

Borussia M'gladbach

Borussia M'gladbach

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

2

3

W

15/04/25

UEFA Champions League UCL

Barcelona

Barcelona

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

1

3

W

Last Five - Cologne

09/05/25

Germany Bundesliga II Germany

Nurnberg

Nurnberg

Cologne

Cologne

1

2

W

03/05/25

Germany Bundesliga II Germany

Jahn Regensburg

Jahn Regensburg

Cologne

Cologne

1

1

D

27/04/25

Germany Bundesliga II Germany

Hannover 96

Hannover 96

Cologne

Cologne

1

0

L

20/04/25

Germany Bundesliga II Germany

SC Preussen Munster

SC Preussen Munster

Cologne

Cologne

1

3

W

11/04/25

Germany Bundesliga II Germany

Greuther Furth

Greuther Furth

Cologne

Cologne

1

1

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Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, Borussia Dortmund – Koln odds and probability figures ahead of Saturday’s contest below.

Borussia Dortmund odds: 43/100 (1.43) – 69.9%

Draw odds: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%

Koln odds: 29/5 (6.80) – 14.7%

The probability of a Dortmund victory this weekend has been set at 69.9% by the bookmakers which makes the hosts the expected winners on Saturday. Both teams to score meanwhile, could land you some tasty profit at 8/13 (1.62), while a 3-1 win in Borussia Dortmund’s favour could be one to weigh up at 9/1 (10.00) in the correct score market. That outcome has an implied probability of 10%.

Borussia Dortmund vs Koln Team News & Injuries

Read all of the latest injury updates, Borussia Dortmund vs Koln lineups and team news for Saturday’s Bundesliga tussle below.

Borussia Dortmund

Felix Nmecha, Karim Adeyemi, Gregor Kubel, Thomas Meunier, Nico Schlotterbeck, Julien Duranville, Mateu Morey and Giovanni Reyna are out injured for Dortmund. Niklas Sule is considered a slight doubt.

Predicted Lineup for Borussia Dortmund: Meyer – Ryerson, Sule, Hummels, Bensebaini – Sabitzer, Can, Malen, Reus, Brandt – Haller

Koln

FC Koln will be without the services of Dejan Ljubicic, Linton Maina, Jan Thielmann and Steffen Tigges this weekend. New signings Jacob Christensen and Leart Paqarada will be among those hoping to make debuts.

Predicted Lineup for Koln: Schwabe – Schmitz, Hubers, Chabot, Paqarada – Huseinbasic, Martel, Kainz, Olesen – Selke, Waldschmidt

Player to Watch – Marcel Sabitzer

Austrian international Marcel Sabitzer is hoping for a fresh start at Dortmund following his turbulent spell with Bayern Munich and the schemer made an impact on his debut with a goal at Schott Mainz last week. The 29-year-old would love to make a similar impact on Saturday.

Starting Lineups

Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund
4-2-3-1
1
Gregor Kobel
ch
26
Julian Ryerson
no
25
Niklas Sule
de
15
Mats Hummels
de
5
Ramy Bensebaini
dz
20
Marcel Sabitzer
at
23
Emre Can
de
21
Donyell Malen
nl
11
Marco Reus
de
19
Julian Brandt
de
9
Sebastian Haller
ci
Substitutes
27
Karim Adeyemi
de
43
Jamie Gittens
gb
4
Nico Schlotterbeck
de
18
Youssoufa Moukoko
de
8
Felix Nmecha
de
17
Marius Wolf
de
33
Alexander Meyer
de
10
Thorgan Hazard
be

Cologne

Cologne
5-3-2
1
Marvin Schwabe
de
2
Benno Schmitz
de
18
Rasmus Cartstensen
dk
24
Julian Chabot
de
4
Timo Hubers
de
17
Leart Paqarada
xk
7
Dejan Ljubicic
at
6
Eric Martel
de
11
Florian Kainz
at
27
Davie Selke
de
9
Luca Waldschmidt
de
Substitutes
8
Denis Huseinbasic
ba
23
Sargis Adamyan
am
47
Mathias Olesen
lu
22
Jacob Christensen
dk
15
Luca Kilian
de
3
Kristian Pedersen
dk
19
Dimitris Limnios
gr
20
Philipp Pentke
de
35
Max Finkgrafe
de

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