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

Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Köln is played on February 20, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC) at BORUSSIA-PARK, in the Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 66% 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

Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Köln: prediction and stats

BundesligaRegular Season - 22Kick-off on February 20, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC)BORUSSIA-PARK, Mönchengladbach

Borussia Mönchengladbach

1. FC Köln

The Footlab model makes Borussia Mönchengladbach the favourite at 49%, against 23% for a draw and 28% 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 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Köln?

A very open match: only 72 Elo points separate Borussia Mönchengladbach (2,110) and 1. FC Köln (2,038).

Borussia Mönchengladbach win49 %

Draw23 %

1. FC Köln win28 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Borussia Mönchengladbach have 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats; 1. FC Köln have 3, 7 and 5.

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

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	Schott Mainz(away)	5-0	DFB Pokal
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

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

What does the head-to-head say?

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

Borussia Mönchengladbach score 2.9 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; 1. FC Köln score 2.0 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 66% probability of over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Borussia Mönchengladbach	2.9	0.9	6	8/15	11/15
1. FC Köln	2.0	1.9	1	13/15	12/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Borussia Mönchengladbach sit 12th in Bundesliga (38 points from 34 matches) and 1. FC Köln sit 14th (32 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 Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Köln?: The Footlab model makes Borussia Mönchengladbach the favourite at 49%, against 23% for a draw and 28% for 1. FC Köln.
Where and when is Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Köln played?: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Köln is played on February 20, 2027 at 02:30 PM (UTC) at BORUSSIA-PARK, in the Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 66% 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.