Our Cologne vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction: 1-2
Cologne vs Borussia Dortmund in the Germany Bundesliga I is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 7, 2026. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cologne's Last Match – Augsburg vs Cologne
After suffering a 0-2 Germany Bundesliga I loss to Augsburg, Cologne must win to get back on track. In that match, Cologne controlled 54% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Augsburg | 46% | 0 (4) | 0.98 | 50 |
 Cologne | 54% | 0 (3) | 0.48 | 34 |
Borussia Dortmund's Last Match – Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund will hope to recover from their recent 2-3 Germany Bundesliga I setback against Bayern Munich on February 28. In that match, Borussia Dortmund recorded 33% possession, attempting 1 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Borussia Dortmund | 33% | 1 (2) | 1.03 | 47 |
 Bayern Munich | 67% | 2 (6) | 2.04 | 54 |
Cologne vs Borussia Dortmund Stats
Key Stats
| Cologne | Borussia Dortmund | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95 | Attacking Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.09 | Defence Strength | 0.65 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cologne are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Borussia Dortmund average 1.9 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Cologne 13-18
Borussia Dortmund 19-16
What are the odds for this match?
Cologne to win: @4.1
Draw: @4
Borussia Dortmund to win: @1.75
Lineups
Cologne (3-4-3) : Marvin Schwabe, Rav Van den Berg, Eric Martel, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Jakub Kaminski, Isak Bergmann Johanneson, Tom Krauss, Kristoffer Lund, Youssoupha Niang, Ragnar Ache, Said El Mala
Borussia Dortmund (3-4-2-1) : Gregor Kobel, Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, Ramy Bensebaini, Julian Ryerson, Marcel Sabitzer, Felix Nmecha, Daniel Svensson, Maximilian Beier, Julian Brandt, Serhou Guirassy
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