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 – Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig
Determined to get back to winning ways, Borussia Dortmund must win after their 1-1 Germany Bundesliga I draw against RB Leipzig on October 4. In that match, Borussia Dortmund recorded 51% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Borussia Dortmund | 51% | 10 (3) | 0.87 | 50 |
RB Leipzig | 49% | 7 (3) | 1.04 | 38 |
Cologne's Last Match – TSG Hoffenheim vs Cologne
Cologne will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Germany Bundesliga I victory over TSG Hoffenheim on October 3. In that match, Cologne saw 39% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TSG Hoffenheim | 61% | 9 (4) | 1.43 | 66 |
Cologne | 39% | 8 (4) | 0.92 | 34 |
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 2.2 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Cologne average 3.3 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.



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