Bundesliga · 2026

1. FC Köln vs Borussia M'gladbach · Bundesliga

vsPre-match analysis

Season

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Goals scored
1.51.5
Expected goals
1.921.64
Shots
17.316.5
Possession
49.5%47.5%

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What the record shows

The retained record does not give either club a clear edge on the metrics that clear the gates. The closest thing to a difference: each team's season corners average is above the competition baseline. Limitation: At least one team has fewer than the configured season sample.

Both teams have elevated corners records

weak

Each team's season corners average is above the competition baseline.

6.75 corners/matchCorners1. FC Köln · Borussia M'gladbach6.75 corners/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Both team averages are compared with the same competition baseline.

Window: season

Metric1. FC KölnBorussia M'gladbachBaseline
Corners6.75 corners/match6.75 corners/match5 corners/match

Caveat: A shared historical pattern is descriptive and may not repeat in one fixture.

1. FC Köln show a distinct attacking-volume record

weak

1. FC Köln's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines.

17.3 shots/match ▲Shots1. FC Köln · Borussia M'gladbach16.5 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.

Window: season

Metric1. FC KölnBorussia M'gladbachBaseline
Shots17.3 shots/match16.5 shots/match14.9 shots/match
Shots against15.8 shots/match18.5 shots/match16.5 shots/match

Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: 1. FC Köln favored in 0 of 13 directional metrics · Borussia M'gladbach in 0 · 13 too close

recorded edge higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

1. FC Köln4 matchesBorussia M'gladbach4 matches
1.5 goals/matchGoals scored4/41.5 goals/match
2.25 goals/match ▲Goals allowed4/44 goals/match
1.92 xG/match ▲Expected goals4/41.64 xG/match
17.3 shots/matchShots4/416.5 shots/match
5.5 shots/match ▲Shots on target4/44.25 shots/match
49.5% ●Possession4/447.5%
6.75 corners/matchCorners4/46.75 corners/match
10.5 fouls/matchFouls4/414.5 fouls/match

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

11. FC Köln
3Draws
1Borussia M'gladbach
1. FC Köln — Borussia M'gladbach · Bundesliga3–3
Borussia M'gladbach — 1. FC Köln · Bundesliga3–1
Borussia M'gladbach — 1. FC Köln · Bundesliga3–3
1. FC Köln — Borussia M'gladbach · Bundesliga3–1
1. FC Köln — Borussia M'gladbach · Bundesliga0–0

Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade C · Limited evidenceLimited evidence — limited
Season samples4 / 4home / away teams
Recent samples4 / 4last-five windows
Freshness22 daysstale at cutoff
  • At least one team has fewer than the configured season sample.
  • At least one team has an incomplete last-five window.
  • At least one team lacks a recent completed match near this fixture cutoff.

Known unknowns

  • Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
  • Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: cards.
  • The completed-match sample is too small for broad style conclusions.
  • The nearest completed-match evidence is stale relative to this fixture cutoff.
Analysis cutoff: Sun, 11 Oct 2026, 13:30 UTC · analysis-v4

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