Where and when is 1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach played?

1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach is played on October 10, 2026 at 01:30 PM (UTC) at RheinEnergieSTADION, in the Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 67% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach: prediction and stats

BundesligaRegular Season - 5Kick-off on October 10, 2026 at 01:30 PM (UTC)RheinEnergieSTADION, Köln

1. FC Köln

Borussia Mönchengladbach

The Footlab model makes Borussia Mönchengladbach the favourite at 40%, against 24% for a draw and 36% for 1. FC Köln. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 22, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win 1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach?

A very open match: only 61 Elo points separate 1. FC Köln (2,028) and Borussia Mönchengladbach (2,089).

1. FC Köln win36 %

Draw24 %

Borussia Mönchengladbach win40 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, 1. FC Köln have 3 wins, 7 draws and 5 defeats; Borussia Mönchengladbach have 8, 5 and 2.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

1. FC Köln
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 8, 2026	Real Sociedad(home)	2-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 31, 2026	Hertha BSC(home)	2-2	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 23, 2026	Bergisch Gladbach(away)	8-0	Friendlies Clubs
May 16, 2026	Bayern München(away)	1-5	Bundesliga
May 10, 2026	1. FC Heidenheim(home)	1-3	Bundesliga

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 15, 2026	Aston Villa(home)	2-1	Friendlies Clubs
Aug 12, 2026	SSVg Velbert(away)	8-0	Friendlies Clubs
Aug 1, 2026	Hansa Rostock(away)	3-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	Rot-Weiß Essen(away)	2-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026	Wuppertaler SV(away)	6-0	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 1. FC Köln win(s), 3 draw(s), 2 Borussia Mönchengladbach win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Mar 21, 2026	1. FC Köln 3-3 Borussia Mönchengladbach	Bundesliga
Nov 8, 2025	Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-1 1. FC Köln	Bundesliga
Mar 9, 2024	Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-3 1. FC Köln	Bundesliga
Oct 22, 2023	1. FC Köln 3-1 Borussia Mönchengladbach	Bundesliga
Apr 2, 2023	1. FC Köln 0-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach	Bundesliga
Oct 9, 2022	Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-2 1. FC Köln	Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: 1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach on Mar 21, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

1. FC Köln score 2.0 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Borussia Mönchengladbach score 2.7 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 67% probability of over 2.5 goals and 68% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
1. FC Köln	2.0	1.9	1	13/15	12/15
Borussia Mönchengladbach	2.7	1.1	5	9/15	11/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

1. FC Köln sit 14th in Bundesliga (32 points from 34 matches) and Borussia Mönchengladbach sit 12th (38 points from 34 matches).

The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.

Final 2025-26 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
12	Borussia Mönchengladbach	34	9	11	14	42	53	38
14	1. FC Köln	34	7	11	16	49	63	32

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for 1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach?: The Footlab model makes Borussia Mönchengladbach the favourite at 40%, against 24% for a draw and 36% for 1. FC Köln.
Where and when is 1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach played?: 1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach is played on October 10, 2026 at 01:30 PM (UTC) at RheinEnergieSTADION, in the Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 67% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.