Borussia Dortmund1. FC Köln

Borussia Dortmund v 1. FC Köln result

Full-time · Borussia Dortmund 1–0 1. FC Köln

Bundesliga · · SIGNAL IDUNA PARK

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Borussia Dortmund 1–0 1. FC Köln — Borussia Dortmund won this Bundesliga match.

Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Borussia Dortmund: 2.09 to 0.71 in expected goals, from 27 shots to 5, ahead on xG from the 33rd minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

Borussia Dortmund beat 1. FC Köln 1–0 at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK in the Bundesliga on Saturday 25 October. Borussia Dortmund have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Borussia Dortmund: Maximilian Beier (90’, assisted by Fábio Silva).

Discipline

Benjamin Brand, Germany showed four yellow cards — against 3.5 yellows a game across the last 14 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Borussia Dortmund: Serhou Guirassy (63’) and Maximilian Beier (90+2’); 1. FC Köln: Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson (44’) and Sebastian Sebulonsen (45’).

What it changes

Borussia Dortmund move up from fourth to third (eight league matches played). Borussia Dortmund have scored 70 goals, the third-most of the 19 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). Borussia Dortmund have conceded 34 goals, the second-fewest of the 19 clubs.

1. FC Köln move down from sixth to eighth (eight league matches played). 1. FC Köln have scored 49 goals, the ninth-most of the 19 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). 1. FC Köln have conceded 63 goals, the fourth-most of the 19 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund) 4.9, Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund) 4.6 and T. Hubers (1. FC Köln) 4.3 led the match.

Head-to-head

Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in the last three meetings with 1. FC Köln.

Next up

Borussia Dortmund next host SV Elversberg on 7 November 2026.

1. FC Köln next host Bayer Leverkusen on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Borussia Dortmund: Borussia Dortmund v SV Elversberg, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for 1. FC Köln: 1. FC Köln v Bayer Leverkusen, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Borussia Dortmund 1–0 1. FC Köln · Bundesliga
  • Venue: SIGNAL IDUNA PARK · Dortmund
  • Referee: Benjamin Brand, Germany
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Borussia Dortmund 4 · draws 1 · 1. FC Köln 1 · 3.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Borussia Dortmund 3W 1D 1L · 1. FC Köln 1W 2D 2L

Borussia Dortmund 1–0 1. FC Köln (Bundesliga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2.38 / 1.75
Goals
against 1.25 / 1.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.13 / 5.75
Corners
against 4.25 / 6.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.75 / 4.13
Shots on target
against 3.38 / 4.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.5 / 1.88
Cards
against 1.75 / 1.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
3.5 yellows
Referee · Benjamin Brand, Germany
20.57 fouls a game
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over 14 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 21 October 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 21 October 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameBorussia Dortmund for / againstLine1. FC Köln for / against
Goals scored
2.38 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.5standard
1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8
Corners won
5.13 for · 4.25 against n 8
9.5standard
5.75 for · 6.63 against n 8
Shots
11.75 for · 10.88 against n 8
19.5standard
13.5 for · 13.75 against n 8
Shots on target
4.75 for · 3.38 against n 8
8.5standard
4.13 for · 4.13 against n 8
Fouls committed
11.5 for · 11.25 against n 8
21.5standard
9.5 for · 12.25 against n 8
Cards shown
1.5 for · 1.75 against n 8
3.5standard
1.88 for · 1.63 against n 8

Referee: Benjamin Brand, Germany — 3.5 yellow cards a game, 0.14 red cards, 20.57 fouls over 14 matches.

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Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund Goalkeeper

Borussia Dortmund — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
G. Kobel16901440 min513.2 /90201.3 /9000 /90
Borussia Dortmund — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Borussia Dortmund before kick-off, to 21 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
G. Kobel n 890
2.46/3

Borussia Dortmund Defensive

Borussia Dortmund — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
W. Anton16901440 min201.3 /90150.9 /9080.5 /90654.1 /90120.8 /9020.1 /90
R. Bensebaïni16871390 min191.2 /90231.5 /90100.6 /90724.7 /90312 /9050.3 /90
J. Ryerson1272869 min212.2 /90111.1 /9020.2 /90434.5 /9090.9 /9020.2 /90
N. Schlotterbeck678470 min101.9 /90101.9 /9030.6 /90244.6 /9040.8 /9010.2 /90
N. Süle671423 min91.9 /9071.5 /9010.2 /90183.8 /9020.4 /9000 /90
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Borussia Dortmund — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Borussia Dortmund before kick-off, to 21 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
D. Svensson n 890
14/2
0.94/1
S. Sebulonsen
W. Anton n 890
0.95/2
0.64/1
E. Martel
G. Kobel n 890
00/0
00/0
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R. Bensebaïni n 883.8
28/5
1.15/3
T. Hubers
F. Nmecha n 871.5
0.53/0
0.84/1
S. Sebulonsen
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Borussia Dortmund — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Borussia Dortmund before kick-off, to 21 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
W. Anton n 890
1.56/4
D. Svensson n 890
1.35/2
R. Bensebaïni n 883.8
1.67/3
F. Nmecha n 871.5
1.14/2
S. Guirassy n 887.3
00/0
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Borussia Dortmund Attacking

Borussia Dortmund — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
S. Guirassy15881315 min100.7 /9030.2 /90382.6 /90302.1 /90130.9 /9060.4 /90
K. Adeyemi1266786 min30.3 /9050.6 /90161.8 /9060.7 /90151.7 /90171.9 /90
M. Beier1259702 min20.3 /9020.3 /90101.3 /9050.6 /9091.2 /9060.8 /90
Fábio Silva12727 min13.3 /9000 /9013.3 /9013.3 /9000 /9000 /90
William Cole Campbell11616 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9015.6 /9000 /90
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Borussia Dortmund — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Borussia Dortmund before kick-off, to 21 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
D. Svensson n 890
0.43/0
0.32/0
W. Anton n 890
0.11/0
00/0
G. Kobel n 890
00/0
00/0
R. Bensebaïni n 883.8
0.74/1
0.54/0
F. Nmecha n 871.5
0.95/1
0.63/1
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Borussia Dortmund — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Borussia Dortmund before kick-off, to 21 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
D. Svensson n 890
0.32/0
00/0
G. Kobel n 890
00/0
00/0
W. Anton n 890
00/0
00/0
R. Bensebaïni n 883.8
0.32/0
00/0
F. Nmecha n 871.5
0.52/1
00/0
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1. FC Köln

1. FC Köln Goalkeeper

1. FC Köln — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Schwäbe790630 min213 /90101.4 /9000 /90
1. FC Köln — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 21 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Schwäbe n 890
2.97/5

1. FC Köln Defensive

1. FC Köln — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
T. Hubers886686 min91.2 /90131.7 /9040.5 /90435.6 /9081 /9000 /90
J. Schmied885681 min60.8 /9070.9 /9060.8 /90233 /9091.2 /9040.5 /90
C. Özkacar337110 min21.6 /9000 /9010.8 /9097.4 /9010.8 /9000 /90
R. van den Berg281161 min10.6 /9000 /9021.1 /9063.4 /9000 /9000 /90
D. Heintz266131 min10.7 /9010.7 /9000 /90106.9 /9010.7 /9000 /90
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1. FC Köln — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 21 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
J. Kamiński n 888.1
0.32/0
1.36/2
—
E. Martel n 887.5
2.27/4
1.85/3
W. Anton
T. Hubers n 885.8
16/2
1.36/2
R. Bensebaïni
J. Schmied n 885.1
1.27/2
0.53/1
—
S. Sebulonsen n 881.9
0.54/0
0.43/0
F. Nmecha
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1. FC Köln — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 21 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Kamiński n 888.1
0.42/1
E. Martel n 887.5
1.77/3
T. Hubers n 885.8
1.24/2
J. Schmied n 885.1
0.85/1
S. Sebulonsen n 881.9
1.45/4
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1. FC Köln Attacking

1. FC Köln — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
J. Kamiński888705 min30.4 /9000 /90151.9 /9081 /90141.8 /9060.8 /90
J. Thielmann860483 min20.4 /9010.2 /90132.4 /9071.3 /9050.9 /9020.4 /90
M. Bülter668407 min20.4 /9030.7 /9051.1 /9030.7 /9081.8 /9020.4 /90
R. Ache634203 min00 /9031.3 /9052.2 /9020.9 /9031.3 /9000 /90
L. Waldschmidt551254 min10.4 /9010.4 /9041.4 /9020.7 /9041.4 /9000 /90
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1. FC Köln — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 21 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Kamiński n 888.1
1.97/4
15/3
E. Martel n 887.5
0.11/0
0.11/0
T. Hubers n 885.8
0.11/0
00/0
J. Schmied n 885.1
0.11/0
00/0
S. Sebulonsen n 881.9
16/1
00/0
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1. FC Köln — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 21 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
J. Kamiński n 888.1
0.43/0
00/0
E. Martel n 887.5
0.11/0
0.32/0
T. Hubers n 885.8
00/0
00/0
J. Schmied n 885.1
00/0
00/0
S. Sebulonsen n 881.9
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Borussia Dortmund1. FC Köln
70%Possession30%
1.90Expected goals (xG)0.39
27Shots5
9Shots on target0
10Shots off target5
8Blocked shots0
17Shots inside the box5
17Corners2
0Offsides2
10Fouls8
2Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
1Saves8
603Passes260
89%Pass accuracy76%

Borussia Dortmund Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
G. Kobel9000000006.9
W. Anton9000101407.7
N. Schlotterbeck9000310207.7
R. Bensebaïni9000102208.3
J. Ryerson9000006106.5
S. Guirassy90002140Y5.9
F. Nmecha8500311207.2
D. Svensson8500002107.2
K. Adeyemi7900213007.2
P. Groß6800101107.3
C. Chukwuemeka6800101106.3
M. Sabitzer sub2200110006.7
M. Beier sub22102220Y7.7
J. Bellingham sub1400000006.7
J. Brandt sub1400111006.7
Fábio Silva sub1101111006.7

1. FC Köln Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Schwäbe9000000009
E. Martel9000100006.9
S. Sebulonsen90000001Y6.6
K. Lund9000000306.9
J. Kamiński9000001307.2
T. Hubers8400000507.7
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson72000021Y6.3
D. Huseinbašić7200000207
S. El Mala7200300106.3
C. Özkacar5500000206.9
M. Bülter4500101006.6
T. Krauß sub4500000106.9
D. Heintz sub3500000106.3
J. Schmied sub1800000006.2
L. Maina sub1800000006.5
R. Ache sub1800000006.6

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Borussia Dortmund v 1. FC Köln — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Borussia DortmundWWDLW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 2.4 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
1. FC KölnDLLWD
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.4 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Borussia Dortmund 4 · 1 draw · 1. FC Köln 1 · 3.5 goals/game
  • 2024-01-20 1. FC Köln 0–4 Borussia Dortmund
  • 2023-08-19 Borussia Dortmund 1–0 1. FC Köln
  • 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
League standing · 2025/26
Borussia Dortmund#2 pos73 pts34 pl+36 GD
1. FC Köln#14 pos32 pts34 pl-14 GD
Goals per game
Borussia Dortmund scored2.06
1. FC Köln scored1.44
Borussia Dortmund conceded1
1. FC Köln conceded1.85

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Borussia Dortmund 2.09 xG from 27 shots, 1. FC Köln 0.71 from 5. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Serhou Guirassy 52' · 0.52 xGSaid El Mala 18' · 0.48 xGKarim Adeyemi 33' · 0.31 xGCarney Chukwuemeka 26' · 0.26 xGWaldemar Anton 9' · 0.11 xGSaid El Mala 34' · 0.09 xGFabio Silva 97' · 0.09 xGMarcel Sabitzer 94' · 0.08 xGFelix Nmecha 61' · 0.08 xGPascal Groß 21' · 0.06 xGMaximilian Beier 76' · 0.06 xGMarcel Sabitzer 86' · 0.06 xGWaldemar Anton 87' · 0.05 xGMarius Bülter 5' · 0.05 xGMaximilian Beier 92' · 0.05 xGSerhou Guirassy 89' · 0.05 xGSaid El Mala 2' · 0.05 xGEric Martel 2' · 0.04 xGFelix Nmecha 77' · 0.03 xGPascal Groß 66' · 0.03 xGFelix Nmecha 36' · 0.03 xGJulian Brandt 89' · 0.03 xGFelix Nmecha 59' · 0.03 xGWaldemar Anton 93' · 0.02 xGJulian Brandt 95' · 0.02 xGKarim Adeyemi 10' · 0.02 xGNico Schlotterbeck 46' · 0.02 xGRamy Bensebaini 89' · 0.02 xGNico Schlotterbeck 67' · 0.01 xGRamy Bensebaini 39' · 0.01 xGNico Schlotterbeck 64' · 0.01 xGMaximilian Beier 95' · 0.04 xG · goal
Borussia Dortmund (attacking right)1. FC Köln (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Borussia Dortmund2712.09
1. FC Köln500.71

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, xG was level: Borussia Dortmund 0.80, 1. FC Köln 0.71. At full time, Borussia Dortmund led on xG, 2.09 to 0.71. The widest gap was 1.38 xG to Borussia Dortmund, in the 97th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
2.11.000′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Borussia Dortmund 95 min
Borussia Dortmund 2.09 xG1. FC Köln 0.71 xGdots = goals · 32 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Köln?
In their last 6 meetings, Borussia Dortmund won 4, 1. FC Köln won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Köln?
Recent form — Borussia Dortmund 3W 1D 1L; 1. FC Köln 1W 2D 2L.

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