21 March 2026 at 14:30
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Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: 1. FC Köln
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Away Record: Borussia Mönchengladbach
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
1. FC Köln and Borussia Mönchengladbach drew 3:3. The match was played in Bundesliga 2025. Goals were scored by J. Castrop 1′, S. El Mala 4′, R. Ache 7′, P. Sander 20′, J. Castrop 60′, E. Martel 84′. 10 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. 1. FC Köln had 51% possession while Borussia Mönchengladbach held 49%. 1. FC Köln had 12 shots (5 on target) compared to 9 (4 on target) for Borussia Mönchengladbach. Expected goals: 1. FC Köln 1.55 — Borussia Mönchengladbach 1.14. 1. FC Köln made 5 substitutions, Borussia Mönchengladbach made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between 1. FC Köln and Borussia Mönchengladbach — 6 goals and 11 cards recorded during the match.
assist: F. Honorat
assist: I. Johannesson
assist: J. Kaminski
assist: Y. Engelhardt
assist: F. Kainz
Match Statistics
1. FC Köln had 51% possession against Borussia Mönchengladbach's 49%. 1. FC Köln registered 12 shots (5 on target) while Borussia Mönchengladbach managed 9 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 5–3. Fouls committed: 8–14.
Lineups
1. FC Köln lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Lukas Kwasniok, while Borussia Mönchengladbach deployed a 3-4-2-1 under Eugen Polanski.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for 1. FC Köln is 6.80, compared to 6.86 for Borussia Mönchengladbach. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. 1. FC Köln's highest-rated starter is Marvin Schwäbe (7.25), while Borussia Mönchengladbach's best-rated player is Moritz Nicolas (7.38).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of 1. FC Köln have contributed 30 goals and 16 assists this season, led by Said El Mala (11G). Borussia Mönchengladbach's starters account for 27 goals and 17 assists, spearheaded by Haris Tabaković (11G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
1. FC Köln deploy 4 defenders rated 6.56 on average, against Borussia Mönchengladbach's 3-man backline averaging 6.98. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
1. FC Köln field 5 midfielders averaging 6.90, versus Borussia Mönchengladbach's 4 rated 6.71. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
1. FC Köln start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.83, compared to 3 for Borussia Mönchengladbach averaging 6.78. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 78% for 1. FC Köln and 79% for Borussia Mönchengladbach. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
1. FC Köln's starters have collected 29 yellow cards this season, compared to 41 for Borussia Mönchengladbach. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of 1. FC Köln's starting XI is 23.4 (youngest: Cenny Neumann (18), oldest: Marvin Schwäbe (30)), while Borussia Mönchengladbach average 27.0 (youngest: Jens Castrop (22), oldest: Kevin Stöger (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
1. FC Köln's starters average 24 league appearances each, versus 27 for Borussia Mönchengladbach. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Lukas Kwasniok
Substitutes
Coach: Eugen Polanski
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, 1. FC Köln have recorded 1 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeats. Borussia Mönchengladbach show 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Head to Head Results
1. FC Köln and Borussia Mönchengladbach have met 23 times — 1. FC Köln won 7, Borussia Mönchengladbach won 13, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Borussia Mönchengladbach leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 23 meetings. A combined 72 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.13 per match (28 for the home side, 44 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 13 matches (57%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 16 games (70%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–2 in 2022.
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API data: 22 Mar 2026