Borussia Monchengladbach vs 1. FC Koln Prediction: Fireworks are Guaranteed in the Rhine Derby!

Borussia Monchengladbach vs 1. FC Koln: Prediction for the Match on November 08, 2025

The 99th edition of the Rhine Derby is set to grace our screens this Saturday as Borussia Monchengladbach welcomes rivals 1. FC Koln to the Borussia-Park in the tenth round of the Bundesliga. Who's going to come out on top? Let us check out the match preview, team news, and betting odds to place your bets!

Borussia Monchengladbach: Form and Statistics

Form: WLLDL

It has been almost two months, and Borussia Mönchengladbach are still searching for their new head coach after parting ways with Gerardo Seoane who was in charge of four competitive games. Seoane had managed just a point in three Bundesliga games, with the last straw being a 4-0 humbling at the hands of SV Werder Bremen on September 14.

The club would then appoint Eugen Polanski as an interim head coach. It was definitely not the start he had hoped for, including fans alike, as he failed to win his first five league games (D2, L3). However, the breakthrough came in the form of a 3-1 home victory against Karlsruher SC in the second round of the DFB Pokal.

That result was undeniably a turning point as Die Fohlen went on to record their first league win in a 4-0 mauling of St. Pauli at Millerntor-Stadion. This marked their second consecutive win, and confidence is at a high ahead of this clash.

Borussia Monchengladbach: Team News

Interim head coach Eugen Polanski won't be able to count on the services of four players ruled out with injury. This includes Fabio Cristian Chiarodia, Nathan Ngoumou, Robin Hack, and Tim Kleindienst.

Jens Castrop is expected to watch the game from the sidelines as he is still serving his suspension after seeing red against Bayern Munich on October 25th.

Oscar Fraulo and Shuto Machino both impressed last time out against St. Pauli, finding the net after being introduced. Eugen Polanski will be counting on their creativity once again if the going gets tough.

🔖 Probable Starting XI (3-4-2-1): Nicolas; Diks, Elvedi, Sander; Ullrich, Engelhardt, Reitz, Scally; Neuhaus, Honorat; Tabakovic.

⛔️ Out: Fabio Cristian Chiarodia (thigh injury), Nathan Ngoumou (achilles tendon injury), Robin Hack (knee injury), Tim Kleindienst (knee injury), Jens Castrop (suspended).

👤 Head coach: Eugen Polanski (interim).

1. FC Koln: Form and Statistics

Form: WLDWL

Conceding ground is not in 1. FC Koln's vocabulary heading into this clash as they are gunning for three points. Victory here could significantly boost their chances of jumping into the top five. However, that also depends on results going their way elsewhere.

After a 4-1 humbling at the hands of a merciless Bayern Munich in the second round of the DFB Pokal, the Billy Goats responded with a mirror result against Hamburger SV in the ninth round of the Bundesliga.

That result couldn't have come at a better time, as it ended a two-match winless league run. Lukas Kwasniok's men have now won just two of their last seven matches (D2, L3).

1. FC Koln: Team News

1. FC Koln are dealing with an injury crisis as many as five players ruled out, including Jan Thielmann, Joel Schmied, Luca Kilian, Rav van den Berg, and Timo Hubers.

Said El Mala proved to Lukas Kwasniok that he is a player who can be counted on when the need arises. After coming on as a substitute last time out against Hamburger SV, he scored his fourth Bundesliga goal of the season and provided an assist.

The 19-year-old is expected to feature this time around in the starting lineup and replaces Linto Maina in the left wing position.

🔖 Probable Starting XI (3-4-2-1): Schwabe; Ozkacar, Martel, Schmied; Lund, Huseinbasic, Johannesson, Kaminski; El Mala, Kainz; Ache.

⛔️ Out: Jan Thielmann (muscle injury), Joel Schmied (muscle injury), Luca Kilian (knee injury), Rav van den Berg (shoulder injury), Timo Hubers (knee injury).

👤 Head coach: Lukas Kwasniok.

Borussia Monchengladbach vs 1. FC Koln: Head-to-Head Statistics

In the last 48 meetings, Borussia Monchengladbach have won 26 times, 1. FC Koln have won 13 times, and there have been 9 draws. The goal difference is 90-55 in favor of Borussia Monchengladbach.

Borussia Monchengladbach vs 1. FC Koln: Betting Tips & Odds

• Borussia Monchengladbach have scored three or more goals in each of their last two matches across all competitions. You can bet on over 2.5 Borussia Monchengladbach goals for 3.84 at 1xbet.
• 1. FC Koln have seen two of their last three matches across all competitions produce over 9 corners. You can bet on over 9 corners for 1.50 at Bet365.
• Borussia Monchengladbach have seen each of their last four home matches against 1. FC Koln produce over 1.5 first-half goals. You can bet on over 1.5 first-half goals for 2.42 at 1xbet.
• 1. FC Koln have scored first in three of their last four away matches against Borussia Monchengladbach. You can bet on 1. FC Koln to score first for 2.13 at Betway.

Borussia Monchengladbach vs 1. FC Koln Match Prediction 08 November 2025

Borussia Monchengladbach holds the upper hand in this fixture, but judging by their current performance this season, there could be a hint of hesitation in siding with them in this one. I personally think we will be treated to an entertaining match, considering meetings between them and 1. FC Koln have lived up to the hype.

Seven of their past eight meetings produced over 2.5 goals, and with the home side having found their shooting boots, scoring seven goals in their last two matches, this matchup is likely to be a high-scoring affair. With 1. FC Koln seeing each of their last five away matches in this fixture ending with over 2.5 goals, it's clear as day that this could prove to be a smart pick.

Our match prediction: Total - Over 2.5 for a coefficient of 1.71 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: To Score or Assist - Said El Mala for a coefficient of 2.30 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score - B. Mönchengladbach 3:3 Cologne for a coefficient of 45.00 in the Betway bookmaker.