Borussia Dortmund — FC Koln : Match Preview and Prediction for October 25,2025

Borussia Dortmund’s Recent Form

Following a narrow 1-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker last weekend, the Black and Yellows have impressively bounced back, securing their second consecutive UEFA Champions League victory. They once again netted four goals against their opponent. Prior to this, their European campaign included an exciting 4-4 draw away to Juventus and a commanding 4-1 home win against Bilbao. Most recently, after the break, Dortmund overcame Copenhagen on their home turf with a decisive 4-2 scoreline.

The attacking prowess, featuring talents like Guirassy, Adeyemi, and others, appears to be highly effective and potent. With home crowd support, this offensive unit is poised to shine once more against “The Billy Goats.” It seems that under the Croatian mentor, Borussia has found a new level of stability and self-assurance, even though only a relatively short portion of the season has been played. For the upcoming fixture against Koln, the hosts will be without Emre Can and Julien Duranville, though these absences are not considered extensive losses.

FC Koln’s Performance Overview

Koln made a strong return to the Bundesliga after a season’s absence. Lukas Kwasniok’s side accumulated 7 points in their first three matches, but their hyper-aggressive style of play gradually started to falter. Nevertheless, the team’s results improved in October. First, they managed a 1-0 away victory against Hoffenheim, followed by a dramatic home draw against Augsburg, where El Malah secured a point late in the game. While Kwasniok’s team still exhibits some inconsistency, their current position in the top 6 is impressive. However, this standing might become precarious after their trip to Dortmund. For this match against Borussia, the visitors will be without Kilian, Thielmann, and Van den Berg.