Köln vs Borussia Dortmund: match statistics
Borussia Dortmund occupies 2nd place in the table and displays decidedly better form than Köln (13th position). The visitors possess an impressive away record with 50% wins and only 8% losses, whereas the hosts have won just 33% of their home games and conceded a massive 41 goals this season. Dortmund has never failed to score on the road (0% FTS%), averaging 1.92 goals per away match, which gives them a clear edge against Köln's weak defense (1.58 goals conceded on average at home). The difference in goal difference (+9 for Dortmund away vs +2 for Köln at home) and form over the last 5 matches (1.4 PPG for the visitors vs 0.8 PPG for the hosts) further confirm the Dortmund side's advantage. All key statistical indicators point to a probable victory for the visitors, although Köln may put up resistance on their own turf and spring a surprise.
Köln vs Borussia Dortmund: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Köln played against Borussia Dortmund in Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Köln has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Borussia Dortmund has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Köln scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.71. Borussia Dortmund scores 2.13 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Köln's games and 54% of Borussia Dortmund's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 58%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Borussia Dortmund has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.44 per game. Köln takes 12.9 shots per game, while Borussia Dortmund takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Köln leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. Borussia Dortmund leads at halftime in 71% and scores 1.08 after halftime.
When the teams score
Köln's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Borussia Dortmund, it is minutes 31-45+ (15 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Bundesliga games average 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Borussia Dortmund occupies 2nd place in the table and displays decidedly better form than Köln (13th position). The visitors possess an impressive away record with 50% wins and only 8% losses, whereas the hosts have won just 33% of their home games and conceded a massive 41 goals this season. Dortmund has never failed to score on the road (0% FTS%), averaging 1.92 goals per away match, which gives them a clear edge against Köln's weak defense (1.58 goals conceded on average at home). The difference in goal difference (+9 for Dortmund away vs +2 for Köln at home) and form over the last 5 matches (1.4 PPG for the visitors vs 0.8 PPG for the hosts) further confirm the Dortmund side's advantage. All key statistical indicators point to a probable victory for the visitors, although Köln may put up resistance on their own turf and spring a surprise.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Köln | Borussia Dortmund | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.44 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Borussia Dortmund is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Köln · 2 pts / game - Borussia Dortmund
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Borussia Dortmund is 54% better for: goals scored per game.
1.38 goals / game - Köln · 2.13 goals / game - Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund is 64% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.71 goals / game - Köln · 1.04 goals / game - Borussia Dortmund
Köln scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 meczów), while Borussia Dortmund keeps a clean sheet in 46% (11 of 24 meczów).
Borussia Dortmund scores in 100% of games (24 of 24 meczów), while Köln keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Köln
Over / Under - Borussia Dortmund
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Borussia Dortmund is 143% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.96 pts / game - Köln · 2.33 pts / game - Borussia Dortmund
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Köln - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Borussia Dortmund - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 71% of games and wins 63%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Köln
Borussia Dortmund
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Köln | Liga | Borussia Dortmund | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.08 | 3.20 | • 3.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 59% | ▼ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 58% | 64% | ▼ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 23% | ▲ 46% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 71% | 77% | ▲ 92% |
| Goal after half-time | • 83% | 84% | ▼ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Köln's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Borussia Dortmund. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Köln vs Borussia Dortmund?
The Bundesliga match finished Köln 1:2 Borussia Dortmund. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Köln vs Borussia Dortmund?
Köln score 1.38 goals per game on average and Borussia Dortmund 2.13. The Bundesliga average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Köln's matches and 54% of Borussia Dortmund's.
What form are Köln and Borussia Dortmund in?
Over the last 5 games Köln have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Borussia Dortmund 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Köln vs Borussia Dortmund?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.