FC Koln vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Mar 2026

Bundesliga Betting Preview: FC Koln vs Borussia Dortmund

FC Koln take on Borussia Dortmund at RheinEnergieSTADION, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Saturday 7 March.

Dortmund look like excellent value at -143 for bettors who are wagering on the Full-Time Result market. The favourites are capable of securing a win against Koln based on the numbers at our disposal.

FC Koln were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 2-0 loss against Augsburg at WWK Arena. The Billy Goats enjoyed 54% possession and managed two shots on target.

Borussia Dortmund were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Bayern Munich by a 3-2 scoreline at Signal Iduna Park. Niko Kovac's team had just 33% possession and recorded two shots on goal, with Nico Schlotterbeck and Daniel Svensson on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Dortmund have four consecutive wins against Koln. Their last clash took place at Signal Iduna Park and Dortmund claimed a 1-0 home victory. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved six Dortmund wins, two Koln victories and two draws.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Dortmund	30	19	7	4	61	31	30	61:31	64
12	FC Koln	30	7	10	13	44	51	-7	44:51	31

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2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts. Koln have had 47.6% possession, 374.5 passes and 4.9 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.8 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts, while being awarded 5.2 corners.

Ragnar Ache leads the way with 4 goals, with Said El Mala and Linton Maina getting 2 apiece. Alessio Castro-Montes has the most assists with 3, while goalie Marvin Schwaebe has recorded one clean sheet.

Dortmund have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, averaging 5.3 shots on goal, 14.2 attempts and 2.7 goals. BVB average 52.9% possession, 479.2 passes, 5.5 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 10.1 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Serhou Guirassy is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, Maximilian Beier has 4, with Nico Schlotterbeck and Julian Brandt both on 3. Julian Ryerson has had 8 assists, with Gregor Kobel notching 4 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Koln confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marvin Schwaebe (GK), Tom Krauss, Rav van den Berg, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Kristoffer Lund Hansen, Isak Bergmann Johannesson, Eric Martel, Youssoupha Niang, Jakub Kaminski, Said El Mala, Ragnar Ache.

Borussia Dortmund confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Gregor Kobel (GK), Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, Ramy Bensebaini, Julian Ryerson, Marcel Sabitzer, Felix Nmecha, Daniel Svensson, Maximilian Beier, Julian Brandt, Serhou Guirassy.

FC Koln vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve broken down FC Koln vs Borussia Dortmund from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best corners pick, player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Match Prediction

We are big fans of Dortmund at a price of -143 to win this Bundesliga encounter, with this wager making plenty of appeal. A nice return could be on the cards and we think a victory is within their grasp.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the Bundesliga team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Key FC Koln vs Borussia Dortmund league stats:

• BVB have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• BVB have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Koln have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Koln have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Koln have lost their last 4 games against BVB.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 58.8% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

There are several options to side with BVB in addition to the match winner market. One option is to wager them to be leading at the interval and final whistle, along with the Asian Handicap.

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Our Match Prediction

Dortmund To Win @ -143 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Koln 1 - 3 Dortmund

A 3-1 win in favor of Dortmund can be backed at odds of +1000. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Felix Nmecha Over 1.5 Shots +128

Felix Nmecha (Dortmund) has covered the 1.5 shots total in three of his past five Bundesliga games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the +128 when it comes to this Player Shots wager.

Latest Felix Nmecha Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+420

First

+1150

Shots

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

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Maximilian Beier to Score +220

Maximilian Beier (Dortmund) has managed four goals in his past ten Bundesliga games. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +220 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Maximilian Beier Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+650

Shots

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -143

t’s been three straight Dortmund games where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while we’ve seen an average of 8.60 corners in the previous ten Koln home matches. There’s everything to like about the Total Corners line which looks high and we’d expect the teams to go under at -143.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Koln

Total

10.10 4.90 5.20

Home

8.60 4.00 4.60

Away

11.40 4.50 6.90

Dortmund

Total

9.20 5.50 3.70

Home

10.80 7.10 3.70

Away

8.80 3.70 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

-100

Koln Corners

Over 4.5

+108

Under 4.5

-154

Dortmund Corners

Over 5.5

-109

Under 5.5

-133

Most Corners

1

+160

X

+650

2

-159

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FC Koln vs Borussia Dortmund Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an approximate 56% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -125 betting odds for Borussia Dortmund triumphing in this Bundesliga encounter. FC Koln are the +310 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

If you’re feeling confident of a win for Dortmund, the Asian Handicap -0.5 option is priced at -123. You might instead think that Koln +0.5 at -100 is more appealing and the draw is included here.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -182.

The leading football betting sites have excellent coverage when it comes to all Bundesliga games. That means hundreds of markets from which to choose and something to suit everyone.

Full-Time Result

1

+310

X

+275

2

-125

Half-Time Result

1

+310

X

+140

2

+133

Double Chance

1X

-106

12

-385

X2

-455

Draw No Bet

1

+190

2

-286

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-100

2 Hcp -0.5

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-182

No

+135

There is +105 available that Sehrou Guirassy finds the net at any stage. He is available at +330 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Sehrou Guirassy (Dortmund)

First

+105

Anytime

+330

Fabio Silva (Dortmund)

First

+210

Anytime

+575

Maximilian Beier (Dortmund)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Julian Brandt (Dortmund)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Said El Mala (Koln)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

First

+270

Anytime

+800

Marius Bülter (Koln)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Emre Can (Dortmund)

First

+360

Anytime

+1100

Felix Nmecha (Dortmund)

First

+420

Anytime

+1150

Carney Chukwuemeka (Dortmund)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Jobe Bellingham (Dortmund)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Linton Maina (Koln)

First

+510

Anytime

+1400

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Ramy Bensebaïni (Dortmund)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Nico Schlotterbeck (Dortmund)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Marcel Sabitzer (Dortmund)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Yan Couto (Dortmund)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Niklas Süle (Dortmund)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Daniel Svensson (Dortmund)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Alessio Castro-Montes (Koln)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Sehrou Guirassy (Dortmund)

Over 4.5

+115

Under 4.5

-

Fabio Silva (Dortmund)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

Over 1.5

+104

Under 1.5

-

Marius Bülter (Koln)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Felix Nmecha (Dortmund)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Said El Mala (Koln)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Julian Brandt (Dortmund)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Maximilian Beier (Dortmund)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Jobe Bellingham (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Linton Maina (Koln)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Ramy Bensebaïni (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Nico Schlotterbeck (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Marcel Sabitzer (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Alessio Castro-Montes (Koln)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-

Koln have five defeats, three wins and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

Dortmund haven’t been beaten in eight straight games away from home. Niko Kovac's team have clocked up five wins, four draws and one defeat in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Dortmund overcame Koln 4-0 when the sides last met at RheinEnergieSTADION. The previous 5 H2H meetings at RheinEnergieSTADION have included two wins for Dortmund, one victory for Koln along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
FC Koln Home Stats		3-2-5	3.50	1.60	1.90	7	3	8	2
Borussia Dortmund Away Stats		5-4-1	2.90	1.80	1.10	6	4	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

FC Koln vs Borussia Dortmund Lineups & Team News

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