1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 11 October the Bundesliga brings 1. FC Köln against Borussia Mönchengladbach at RheinEnergieStadion. Kick-off: 14:30 WAT. In the table, 1. FC Köln are 15th, lower half, on 9 points after 9 matches; Borussia Mönchengladbach are 18th (in the drop zone) with 4.
Current form
1. FC Köln, last 5: DLDLW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with FC Viktoria Köln, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Borussia Mönchengladbach, last 5: DLLLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with FC St. Pauli, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Momentum favours 1. FC Köln, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.7 for Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give 1. FC Köln 2.5 xG, Borussia Mönchengladbach 2.1 xG – a total near 4.6. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 84% and GG at 73%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – 1. FC Köln 46%, draw 21%, Borussia Mönchengladbach 33%.
GG/NG: GG (73%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (73%, odds 1.44 – longer than our fair 1.36, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: 1. FC Köln 2–2 Borussia Mönchengladbach. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
1. FC Köln46%fair 2.15 · @2.00
Draw21%fair 4.80 · @3.60
Borussia Mönchengladbach33%fair 3.06 · @3.20
4.63Expected goals
2.511. FC Köln xG
2.12Borussia Mönchengladbach xG
73%Both score
84%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–27%
2–17%
3–26%
1–26%
3–15%
1–15%
From our goals model: 1. FC Köln 2.5 – 2.1 Borussia Mönchengladbach expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
1. FC Köln to win✓
46%
2.15
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
73%
1.36
1.44 ▲
Draw no bet
1. FC Köln (draw no bet)✓
59%
1.70
–
Asian handicap
Borussia Mönchengladbach +1 (Asian handicap)
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
95%
1.06
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
51%
1.97
–
First team to score
1. FC Köln to score first
54%
1.86
–
Half-time result
1. FC Köln ahead at half-time✗
39%
2.55
–
Half-time / full-time
HT 1. FC Köln / FT 1. FC Köln✗
30%
3.31
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
7%
15.36
–
Recent results
1. FC Köln – last 6
DLDLWW
3 Oct
@ FC Viktoria Köln
2–2
D
19 Sep
@ Hamburger SV
1–2
L
12 Sep
vs Werder Bremen
1–1
D
4 Sep
@ VfB Stuttgart
1–4
L
29 Aug
vs 1899 Hoffenheim
3–2
W
24 Aug
@ Würzburger Kickers
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Borussia Mönchengladbach – last 6
DLLLLW
3 Oct
@ FC St. Pauli
1–1
D
19 Sep
vs FSV Mainz 05
3–4
L
12 Sep
@ SC Freiburg
0–5
L
5 Sep
vs SV Elversberg
3–4
L
29 Aug
@ RB Leipzig
0–3
L
23 Aug
@ Schott Mainz
5–0
W
2.0Scored / game
2.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between 1. FC Köln and Borussia Mönchengladbach.
What is the prediction for 1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win 1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach?
On our numbers 1. FC Köln have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Borussia Mönchengladbach 33%.
How many goals will there be in 1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach?
We expect about 4.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 84% likely and both teams score 73% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for 1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach?
Our predicted score is 1. FC Köln 2–2 Borussia Mönchengladbach, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.6 goals in total.
When is 1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach?
1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach (Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 11 October 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time) at RheinEnergieStadion.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
