Our Borussia Dortmund vs Cologne Prediction: 3-1
Borussia Dortmund vs Cologne in the Germany Bundesliga I is scheduled for an 16:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 25, 2025. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.
This Borussia Dortmund vs Cologne prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Borussia Dortmund's Last Match – FC Copenhagen vs Borussia Dortmund
Determined to maintain their recent success, Borussia Dortmund must win following their 4-2 UEFA Champions League victory against FC Copenhagen on October 21. In that match, Borussia Dortmund recorded 64% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Copenhagen | 36% | 6 (4) | 0.73 | 23 |
 Borussia Dortmund | 64% | 7 (5) | 1.68 | 58 |
Cologne's Last Match – Cologne vs Augsburg
Cologne will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Germany Bundesliga I draw against Augsburg on October 18. In that match, Cologne saw 56% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cologne | 56% | 8 (2) | 0.58 | 15 |
 Augsburg | 44% | 7 (3) | 0.98 | 11 |
Borussia Dortmund vs Cologne Stats
Key Stats
| Borussia Dortmund | Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.53 | Attacking Strength | 0.89 |
| 0.48 | Defence Strength | 1.1 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 3.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Borussia Dortmund are averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Cologne average 2.7 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.