Köln vs Borussia M'gladbach: match statistics
Köln have the home advantage in this clash, even though both teams are in a difficult league situation. The hosts show better efficiency in home matches with an average of 1.69 goals per game and a shot conversion rate of 13%, while Borussia M'gladbach away from home record just 1.08 goals on average with a 9% conversion rate. Gladbach have a very poor away form with 54% defeats and only 23% wins, making them susceptible to dropping points. Köln, despite their recent poor run, maintain a positive goal difference at home (+1) compared to the visitors' disastrous away goal difference (-8). Considering the hosts' xG advantage (1.53 vs 1.25 for the visitors away) and the fact that Köln fail to score less often at home (8% FTS vs 31% for the away side), I expect a home win, although it won't be an easy match.
Köln vs Borussia M'gladbach: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Köln played against Borussia M'gladbach in Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 3:3.
Recent form
Köln has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Borussia M'gladbach has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Köln scores 1.35 goals per game and allows 1.69. Borussia M'gladbach scores 1.15 and allows 1.65. Games in this league average 3.14 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 73% of Köln's games and 38% of Borussia M'gladbach's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 54%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Köln has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.28 per game. Köln takes 12.8 shots per game, while Borussia M'gladbach takes 11.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Köln leads at halftime in 15% of its games and scores 0.85 goals per game after halftime. Borussia M'gladbach leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Köln's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). For Borussia M'gladbach, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Bundesliga games average 3.14 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 61% 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 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Köln have the home advantage in this clash, even though both teams are in a difficult league situation. The hosts show better efficiency in home matches with an average of 1.69 goals per game and a shot conversion rate of 13%, while Borussia M'gladbach away from home record just 1.08 goals on average with a 9% conversion rate. Gladbach have a very poor away form with 54% defeats and only 23% wins, making them susceptible to dropping points. Köln, despite their recent poor run, maintain a positive goal difference at home (+1) compared to the visitors' disastrous away goal difference (-8). Considering the hosts' xG advantage (1.53 vs 1.25 for the visitors away) and the fact that Köln fail to score less often at home (8% FTS vs 31% for the away side), I expect a home win, although it won't be an easy match.
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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 M'gladbach | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.28 |
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 M'gladbach is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Köln · 1.2 pts / game - Borussia M'gladbach
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.
Köln is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.35 goals / game - Köln · 1.15 goals / game - Borussia M'gladbach
Köln scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 meczów), while Borussia M'gladbach keeps a clean sheet in 38% (10 of 26 meczów).
Borussia M'gladbach scores in 62% of games (16 of 26 meczów), while Köln keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 26 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 M'gladbach
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 M'gladbach is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / game - Köln · 1 pts / game - Borussia M'gladbach
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Köln - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 23%. 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 M'gladbach - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
* 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 (14 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 M'gladbach
* 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 M'gladbach | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.04 | 3.14 | ▼ 2.81 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 73% | 58% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 58% | 61% | ▼ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 23% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 73% | 76% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 81% | 84% | ▼ 77% |
^ 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 M'gladbach. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Köln vs Borussia M'gladbach?
The Bundesliga match finished Köln 3:3 Borussia M'gladbach. 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 M'gladbach?
Köln score 1.35 goals per game on average and Borussia M'gladbach 1.15. The Bundesliga average is 3.14 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 73% of Köln's matches and 38% of Borussia M'gladbach's.
What form are Köln and Borussia M'gladbach in?
Over the last 5 games Köln have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Borussia M'gladbach 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Köln vs Borussia M'gladbach?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Köln vs Borussia M'gladbach: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.