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
Key match information
Köln played Borussia Dortmund in Bundesliga (Germany). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Köln: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Borussia Dortmund: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Köln scores 1.38 and concedes 1.71 goals per match. Borussia Dortmund scores 2.13 and concedes 1.04. League average: 3.20 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Köln 71%, Borussia Dortmund 54%. Over 2.5: Köln 58%, Borussia Dortmund 58%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 64%.
xG, shots and style
Borussia Dortmund has higher xG: 1.59 vs 1.44. Köln: 12.9 shots per match, Borussia Dortmund: 13.0.
Match halves
Köln: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.88. Borussia Dortmund: half-time lead 71%, second-half goals 1.08.
Goals by minute
Köln: 76-90+ (13 goals). Borussia Dortmund: 31-45+ (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Bundesliga: 3.20 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 64%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Borussia Dortmund is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Köln · 2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.38 goals / match - Köln · 2.13 goals / match - Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund is 64% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.71 goals / match - Köln · 1.04 goals / match - Borussia Dortmund
Köln scores in 83% of matches (20 of 24 matches), while Borussia Dortmund keeps a clean sheet in 46% (11 of 24 matches).
Borussia Dortmund scores in 100% of matches (24 of 24 matches), while Köln keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Köln
Over / Under - Borussia Dortmund
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Köln · 2.33 pts / match - Borussia Dortmund
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Köln - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Borussia Dortmund - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 71% of matches and wins 63%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Köln
Borussia Dortmund
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Köln 0 - 0 - 1 Borussia Dortmund. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.