Borussia Dortmund vs 1. FC Köln, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Borussia Dortmund vs 1. FC Köln — Bundesliga at Signal Iduna Park.
- Borussia Dortmund 34 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Köln 34 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Aarne Aarnink
- Referee Robert Wessel
- Referee Thomas Stein
- Referee Benjamin Brand
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Köln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | 1. FC Köln | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Club Brugge KV | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | Hertha BSC | A | 5–2 | W |
| 07 Nov | FC Bayern München | H | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Nov | Club Brugge KV | A | 3–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | Arminia Bielefeld | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | Borussia Dortmund | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Nov | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Nov | SV Werder Bremen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Oct | FC Bayern München | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Oct | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Borussia Dortmund | 1. FC Köln | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #14 |
| 73 | Points | 32 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 22 / 7 / 5 | W / D / L | 7 / 11 / 16 |
| 70 | Scored | 49 |
| 34 | Conceded | 63 |
| +36 | GD | -14 |
| 2.15 | PPG | 0.94 |
| 65% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Borussia Dortmund are 2nd (73 pts). 1. FC Köln are 14th (32 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Borussia Dortmund launch into their encounter with 1. FC Koln.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Elvis Rexhbecaj made 471 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 9' A stunning finish from Ellyes Skhiri — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 14' Marco Reus has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 3 goals to his name this season.
- 19' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 24' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 29' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ellyes Skhiri on 29 minutes.
- 34' Borussia Dortmund has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 39' 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.
- 44' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 49' Over 49 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 54' Emre Can catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 54.
- 59' The 32-year-old Emre Can has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' Magnificent from Ellyes Skhiri! That is 28 goals in 417 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 61' Thomas Meunier makes way for Thorgan Hazard at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from BV Borussia 09 Dortmund.
- 66' Jannes-Kilian Horn gets the nod from 1. FC Koln. He replaces Rafael Czichos and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' The BV Borussia 09 Dortmund bench stirs into life. Felix Passlack is withdrawn and Gio Reyna gets his opportunity.
- 68' A change in the BV Borussia 09 Dortmund ranks — Julian Brandt exits the field as Youssoufa Moukoko enters on 68.
- 73' Borussia Dortmund currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 74' A goal from the Belgium international Thorgan Hazard! He fires home on 74 to make it 0-3!
- 75' 1. FC Koln manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dominick Drexler is hanging Elvis Rexhbecaj on the field on 75 minute.
- 80' Borussia Dortmund are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 85' 1. FC Koln started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 85.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ismail Jakobs.
- 90' Jan Thielmann makes way for Kingsley Ehizibue at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Koln.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. 1. FC Koln take all three points.
Lineups
Borussia Dortmund Lineups
Starting XI
-
30
Felix Passlack ↓ Gio Reyna 68'
-
24
Thomas Meunier ↓ Thorgan Hazard 61'
- 15
- 19
- 11
- 1
- 16
- 7
- 28
- 23
- 9
Bench
- 26
- 8
- 6
- 35
-
10
Thorgan Hazard ↑ 61'
- 2
- 22
-
32
Gio Reyna ↑ 68'
-
18
Youssoufa Moukoko ↑ 67'
Coach
Lucien Favre
1. FC Köln Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 20
- 31
- 18
- 1
- 8
- 21
- 5
- 33
- 29
- 26
Bench
-
19
Kingsley Ehizibue ↑ 90'
- 16
-
23
Jannes-Kilian Horn ↑ 66'
-
24
Dominick Drexler ↑ 75'
- 2
- 15
- 27
- 3
- 7
Coach
Markus Gisdol
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marco Reus | 5 |
| Erling Haaland | 4 |
| Donyell Malen | 4 |
| Sebastien Haller | 3 |
| Raphael Guerreiro | 2 |
| Thorgan Hazard | 2 |
| Ellyes Skhiri | 2 |
| Davie Selke | 2 |
Head to Head
Borussia Dortmund Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.43
Borussia Dortmund xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Köln win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Borussia Dortmund or Draw
80%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
41%
Borussia Dortmund or 1. FC Köln
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Köln win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
7.3%
3 – 0
6.4%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.3%
4 – 1
4.5%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 0
4%
4 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Borussia Dortmund
| Handicap | Borussia Dortmund covers | Push | 1. FC Köln covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 19% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 21% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Borussia Dortmund keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.