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1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2023-24
1. FC Köln
3 – 1
Full Time
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Sun 22 Oct 2023 · 13:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION HT 45' · FT 45'
Florian Kainz pen 9' 1–0
1–1 63' Nico Elvedi
Florian Kainz pen 76' 2–1
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt 90' 3–1
R 72' Manu Kone
Y 74' Moritz Nicolas
Y 90' Joseph Scally

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Deniz Aytekin
  • Assistant 1 Christian Dietz
  • Assistant 2 Eduard Beitinger

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Borussia Dortmund 4 12
2 FC Bayern München 4 10
3 SC Freiburg 4 10
4 FC Augsburg 4 7
5 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4 7
6 1. FSV Mainz 05 4 7
7 SV 07 Elversberg 4 7
8 SV Werder Bremen 4 7
9 RB Leipzig 4 6
10 Eintracht Frankfurt 4 5
11 FC Schalke 04 4 5
12 SC Paderborn 07 4 4
13 1. FC Köln 4 4
14 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 4 3
15 VfB Stuttgart 4 3
16 Hamburger SV 4 3
17 1. FC Union Berlin 4 1
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 4 0

Head-to-Head

4
3
5
1. FC Köln 12 games · Avg 3.9 goals Borussia Mönchengladbach
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-22 1. FC Köln 3–1 Borussia Mönchengladbach 2023-04-02 1. FC Köln 0–0 Borussia Mönchengladbach 2022-10-09 Borussia Mönchengladbach 5–2 1. FC Köln 2022-04-16 Borussia Mönchengladbach 1–3 1. FC Köln 2021-11-27 1. FC Köln 4–1 Borussia Mönchengladbach

Recent Form

1. FC Köln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Oct Borussia Mönchengladbach H 3–1 W
08 Oct Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 0–3 L
30 Sep VfB Stuttgart H 0–2 L
23 Sep SV Werder Bremen A 1–2 L
16 Sep TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 1–3 L
03 Sep Eintracht Frankfurt A 1–1 D
Borussia Mönchengladbach
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Oct 1. FC Köln A 1–3 L
06 Oct 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 2–2 D
30 Sep VfL Bochum 1848 A 3–1 W
23 Sep RB Leipzig H 0–1 L
17 Sep SV Darmstadt 98 A 3–3 D
02 Sep FC Bayern München H 1–2 L

Season Stats

1. FC Köln Borussia Mönchengladbach
#13 Position #18
4 Points 0
4 Played 4
1 / 1 / 2 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 4
6 Scored 6
9 Conceded 16
-3 GD -10
1.00 PPG 0.00
25% Win % 0%

Key Stats

83% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Köln this season
0% Clean Sheets
Borussia Mönchengladbach this season

1. FC Köln are 13th (4 pts). Borussia Mönchengladbach are 18th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

1. FC Köln
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/3
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Borussia Mönchengladbach
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/5
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/2
76+
1/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

1. FC Köln
Thijs Dallinga 2 G
Said El Mala 1 G
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Hugo Bolin 2 G
Joseph Scally 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. 1. FC Köln is hosting Borussia Monchengladbach for another epic battle.
  • 5' Nico Elvedi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 9' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Florian Kainz makes it 0-1.
  • 14' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Köln in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Borussia Monchengladbach's compact 3-5-2.
  • 19' It looks like no one’s ball. Borussia Monchengladbach is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 24' Nathan N'Goumou is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Borussia Monchengladbach so far.
  • 29' The travelling Borussia Monchengladbach supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 34' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 39' 1. FC Köln are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Borussia Monchengladbach backline.
  • 44' Franck Honorat is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Köln tonight.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Borussia Monchengladbach — Joseph Scally on, Luca Netz off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Köln must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Köln side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 61' 1. FC Köln are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 63' Nico Elvedi doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 68' Borussia Monchengladbach is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 70' Kouadio Kone is having his name booked by the referee on 70.
  • 72' Kouadio Kone catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 72.
  • 73' Time for substitution for 1. FC Koln. Linton Maina is replaced by Faride Alidou.
  • 74' Moritz Nicolas catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 74.
  • 76' What a strike from Florian Kainz! The score is 0-3.
  • 79' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Timo Hubers has done his job and it is now time for Luca Kilian to step up.
  • 84' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 88' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 88 minute. Davie Selke leaves to be changed by Steffen Tigges.
  • 89' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Florian Kainz has done his job and it is now time for Denis Huseinbasic to step up.
  • 90' A stunning finish from Gian-Luca Waldschmidt — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Joseph Scally argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • It finishes all square. 1. FC Köln and Borussia Monchengladbach share the spoils 3-1.

Lineups

1. FC Köln Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steffen Baumgart

Borussia Mönchengladbach Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gerardo Seoane

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Florian Kainz 4
Elvis Rexhbecaj 3
Ramy Bensebaini 2
Lars Stindl 2
Faride Alidou 2
Dejan Ljubicic 2
Alassane Plea 2
Mark Uth 2

Head to Head

2023-10-22 1. FC Köln 3–1 Borussia Mönchengladbach 2023-04-02 1. FC Köln 0–0 Borussia Mönchengladbach 2022-10-09 Borussia Mönchengladbach 5–2 1. FC Köln 2022-04-16 Borussia Mönchengladbach 1–3 1. FC Köln 2021-11-27 1. FC Köln 4–1 Borussia Mönchengladbach

1. FC Köln Form

2023-10-22 1. FC Köln 3–1 Borussia Mönchengladbach W 2023-10-08 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–0 1. FC Köln L 2023-09-30 1. FC Köln 0–2 VfB Stuttgart L 2023-09-23 SV Werder Bremen 2–1 1. FC Köln L 2023-09-16 1. FC Köln 1–3 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim L 2023-09-03 Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 1. FC Köln D

Borussia Mönchengladbach Form

2023-10-22 1. FC Köln 3–1 Borussia Mönchengladbach L 2023-10-06 Borussia Mönchengladbach 2–2 1. FSV Mainz 05 D 2023-09-30 VfL Bochum 1848 1–3 Borussia Mönchengladbach W 2023-09-23 Borussia Mönchengladbach 0–1 RB Leipzig L 2023-09-17 SV Darmstadt 98 3–3 Borussia Mönchengladbach D 2023-09-02 Borussia Mönchengladbach 1–2 FC Bayern München L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.92 1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.8 Borussia Mönchengladbach xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 84% + Both teams to score 78%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln58% Draw19% Borussia Mönchengladbach23%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes78% 0% No22%
Avg goals/match: 4.72
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 95%
5%
± 2.5 84%
16%
± 3.5 68%
32%
± 4.5 50%
50%

Double Chance

1. FC Köln or Draw
77%
Draw or Borussia Mönchengladbach
42%
1. FC Köln or Borussia Mönchengladbach
81%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln46% Draw33% Borussia Mönchengladbach21%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
6.8%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6%
3 – 2
5.7%
1 – 1
5.4%
4 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
4.3%
4 – 2
4.2%
2 – 0
4%
3 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
3.6%
3 – 3
3.5%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln

Handicap 1. FC Köln covers Push Borussia Mönchengladbach covers
-2.5 24% — 76%
-2 24% 17% 59%
-1.5 41% — 59%
-1 41% 18% 40%
-0.5 60% — 40%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 11% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Borussia Mönchengladbach keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.