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Borussia Dortmund vs 1. FC Köln, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2022-23
Borussia Dortmund
6 – 1
Full Time
1. FC Köln
Sat 18 Mar 2023 · 17:30 UTC Signal Iduna Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Mahmoud Dahoud 66' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Borussia Dortmund vs 1. FC Köln — Bundesliga at Signal Iduna Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Rafael Foltyn
  • Referee Daniel Siebert
  • Referee Jan Seidel
  • Referee Florian Badstubner
  • Referee Markus Sinn
  • Referee Pascal Mueller

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

8
2
2
Borussia Dortmund 12 games · Avg 3.5 goals 1. FC Köln
Last 5 meetings
2023-03-18 Borussia Dortmund 6–1 1. FC Köln 2022-10-01 1. FC Köln 3–2 Borussia Dortmund 2022-03-20 1. FC Köln 1–1 Borussia Dortmund 2021-10-30 Borussia Dortmund 2–0 1. FC Köln 2021-03-20 1. FC Köln 2–2 Borussia Dortmund

Recent Form

Borussia Dortmund
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Mar 1. FC Köln H 6–1 W
11 Mar FC Schalke 04 A 2–2 D
07 Mar Chelsea FC A 0–2 L
03 Mar RB Leipzig H 2–1 W
25 Feb TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 1–0 W
19 Feb Hertha BSC H 4–1 W
1. FC Köln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Mar Borussia Dortmund A 1–6 L
10 Mar VfL Bochum 1848 H 0–2 L
04 Mar 1. FC Union Berlin A 0–0 D
25 Feb VfL Wolfsburg H 0–2 L
18 Feb VfB Stuttgart A 0–3 L
12 Feb Eintracht Frankfurt H 3–0 W

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)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Borussia Dortmund are 2nd (73 pts). 1. FC Köln are 14th (32 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Signal Iduna Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Borussia Dortmund have won 798 goals from 521 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Signal Iduna Park. 1. FC Koln seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' Magnificent from Raphael Guerreiro! That is 45 goals in 521 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 17' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Sebastien Haller makes it 2-0.
  • 18' Sebastien Haller adds to his 0 season tally! Borussia Dortmund lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 23' Supporters expect more eagerness from Julian Ryerson, as he is very good at scoring at Signal Iduna Park with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 28' It’s high time Edin Terzic made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 32' What a strike from Marco Reus! The score is 4-0.
  • 33' GOAL! Marco Reus scores on 33. Assisted by Raphael Guerreiro
  • 36' Goal! Donyell Malen scores his 113 goal in 436 matches.
  • 41' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 42' What composure from Davie Selke! The Germany international strokes it home. 6-1.
  • 43' The Germany Davie Selke breaks the deadlock on 43 minutes. 6-2!
  • 48' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Koln are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 53' Borussia Dortmund currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 58' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Julian Chabot departs to be replaced by Eric Martel.
  • 59' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Julian Chabot departs to be replaced by Eric Martel.
  • 64' 1. FC Koln fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 66' The referee shows Borussia Dortmund player a Yellow card on 66.
  • 69' The crowd applauds Davie Selke as he leaves the pitch. Steffen Tigges steps in for 1. FC Koln.
  • 69' Sebastien Haller doubles the advantage! 7-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 70' What a moment for Marco Reus! That strike on 70 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 70' 1. FC Koln manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Steffen Tigges is hanging Davie Selke on the field on 70 minute.
  • 71' It is a substitution in Borussia Dortmund team. Sebastien Haller is replaced by Anthony Modeste on 71 minute.
  • 71' What a moment for Marco Reus! That strike on 71 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 72' The Borussia Dortmund bench stirs into life. Sebastien Haller is withdrawn and Anthony Modeste gets his opportunity.
  • 77' Marius Wolf needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 2 Red cards this season.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Mats Hummels. He replaces Mahmoud Dahoud on 79 minute.
  • 83' Kingsley Schindler is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dejan Ljubicic at the 83 minute mark.
  • 88' Steffen Tigges has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • It finishes all square. Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Koln share the spoils 6-1.

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Edin Terzic

1. FC Köln Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steffen Baumgart

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Marco Reus 5
Erling Haaland 4
Donyell Malen 4
Sebastien Haller 3
Davie Selke 2
Jadon Sancho 2
Raphael Guerreiro 2
Thorgan Hazard 2

Head to Head

2023-03-18 Borussia Dortmund 6–1 1. FC Köln 2022-10-01 1. FC Köln 3–2 Borussia Dortmund 2022-03-20 1. FC Köln 1–1 Borussia Dortmund 2021-10-30 Borussia Dortmund 2–0 1. FC Köln 2021-03-20 1. FC Köln 2–2 Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund Form

2023-03-18 Borussia Dortmund 6–1 1. FC Köln W 2023-03-11 FC Schalke 04 2–2 Borussia Dortmund D 2023-03-07 Chelsea FC 2–0 Borussia Dortmund L 2023-03-03 Borussia Dortmund 2–1 RB Leipzig W 2023-02-25 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 0–1 Borussia Dortmund W 2023-02-19 Borussia Dortmund 4–1 Hertha BSC W

1. FC Köln Form

2023-03-18 Borussia Dortmund 6–1 1. FC Köln L 2023-03-10 1. FC Köln 0–2 VfL Bochum 1848 L 2023-03-04 1. FC Union Berlin 0–0 1. FC Köln D 2023-02-25 1. FC Köln 0–2 VfL Wolfsburg L 2023-02-18 VfB Stuttgart 3–0 1. FC Köln L 2023-02-12 1. FC Köln 3–0 Eintracht Frankfurt W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3.11 Borussia Dortmund xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94 1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 75% + Borussia Dortmund to win 74%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Borussia Dortmund74% Draw16% 1. FC Köln10%
Actual: Borussia Dortmund win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 4.05
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 75%
25%
± 3.5 56%
44%
± 4.5 37%
63%

Double Chance

Borussia Dortmund or Draw
89%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
26%
Borussia Dortmund or 1. FC Köln
84%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Borussia Dortmund60% Draw31% 1. FC Köln9%
Actual: Borussia Dortmund win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 6–1 not predicted
6 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.7%
3 – 0
8.7%
3 – 1
8%
2 – 1
7.9%
4 – 0
6.6%
4 – 1
6.2%
1 – 1
5.8%
1 – 0
5.5%
5 – 0
4.1%
5 – 1
3.9%
3 – 2
3.7%
2 – 2
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Borussia Dortmund

Handicap Borussia Dortmund covers Push 1. FC Köln covers
-2.5 40% — 60%
-2 40% 20% 40%
-1.5 60% — 40%
-1 60% 18% 22%
-0.5 78% — 22%
+0.5 92% — 8%
+1 92% 5% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Borussia Dortmund keeps clean sheet
40% ✓
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
5% ✓

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