Bundesliga – FC Köln at home to Borussia Dortmund

Sunday at the Rhein Energie Stadion, as Cologne host Dortmund in the Bundesliga.

Dortmund, remain in contention for Champion’s League qualification, sitting in second place and five places above seventh placed Cologne, going into the clash.

FC Köln have so far accrued 39 points in this season of the Bundesliga

It was three points secured for Cologne in their last fixture, beating Bayer Leverkusen 0-1 at the Bay Arena.

Also, Cologne keep finding ways to win, having secured six victories in their last 11 fixtures is astonishing this season. Their position is seventh in the League and they have 39 points, that is, 10W, 7L and 9D having won 10 meetings, drawn nine matches, and lost seven games.

Cologne have won seven fixtures, drawn three matches, and lost three games of their 13 League matches at home this season.

A win in this fixture would take FC Köln’s points to 42 in the League.

Steffen Baumgart could be missing up to one of their players through injury or illness for the game on Sunday.

Borussia Dortmund’s campaign so far has seen them accrue 56 points this season

Dortmund come to this match on the back of a victory, having beaten Arminia Bielefeld 1-0 at the Signal Iduna Park.

Also, Dortmund keep finding ways to win, having secured 13 victories in their last 19 fixtures is astonishing this season, which has contributed significantly to their rise up the table. With 56 points (18W, 6L and 2D), they are established in second position in the League having won 18 meetings, drawn two games, and lost six matches.

Dortmund’s away record is remarkable and poses a significant threat to Cologne. In the 12 games they’ve played on the road this season, they have so far won six fixtures, drawn two meetings, and lost four meetings.

Victory for Borussia Dortmund would take their points tally to 59 so far this season.

Dortmund’s squad has depth, but even so, Marco Rose is likely to be missing seven of they key players when they start Sunday’s game.

FC Köln v Borussia Dortmund – Head-to-Head.

Regarding their historical duels the recent form between these two sides has seen Dortmund with a greater number of wins. In the last 42 meetings, they have enjoyed 26 victories, to Cologne’s seven victories. In addition, Dortmund have won all nine of the last 11 games played against Cologne. Their most recent encounter in this competition was October 2021 and the score line ended up with a 2-0 win for Die Borussen.

Other standout players for Cologne are Anthony Modeste and Timo Hubers with three goals both and for Dortmund are Marco Reus and Marius Wolf with five goals each.