{"id":1436345,"date":"2026-03-05T10:28:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T10:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1436345"},"modified":"2026-03-05T10:28:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T10:28:24","slug":"match-preview-koln-vs-borussia-dortmund-07-03-26-bundesliga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-koln-vs-borussia-dortmund-07-03-26-bundesliga\/","title":{"rendered":"Koln vs Borussia Dortmund: stats, predictions, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Having dominated this fixture over recent years, Borussia Dortmund<\/a> travel to the RheinEnergieStadion to face a Koln<\/a> side still searching for consistency. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Koln have won just twice in the last 15 meetings between these sides, while Dortmund enter the clash chasing the Bundesliga<\/a> summit. Kick-off is at 17:30 on Saturday 7 March, with the atmosphere in Cologne sure to be electric as both teams look for crucial points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on season-long attacking and defensive metrics, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We\u2019re particularly confident in backing Dortmund to secure all three points owing to their superior goal difference, recent form, and head-to-head dominance over Koln.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Borussia Dortmund to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/5 @ AkBets<\/a>
(55.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nDortmund have won 9 of the last 15 matches against Koln and boast a +26 goal difference this season. Their attacking output (51 goals) and defensive solidity (11 clean sheets) far outstrip Koln\u2019s record, making them the clear value pick.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 3.5 Total Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n7\/5 @ AkBets<\/a>
(41.7%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nDortmund average over 2 goals per game, while Koln\u2019s defence has been breached 41 times. Three of the last six meetings have seen four or more goals, so there could be value in a high-scoring encounter.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Dortmund have established themselves as title contenders, sitting second in the table with 52 points from 24 matches. Koln, by contrast, are mired in lower mid-table, having collected just 24 points. The gulf is underlined by Dortmund\u2019s +26 goal difference and nearly double the number of wins compared to their hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Borussia Dortmund<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n51<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n+26<\/td>\n52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Koln<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n-8<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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