Borussia Dortmund vs FC Koln: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Borussia Dortmund

W D W W W

2nd place in German Bundesliga

6-1

18/03/2023 13:30

FC Koln

W L W W D

11th place in German Bundesliga

German Bundesliga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Borussia Dortmund vs FC Koln on 18 March 2023 (kick-off: 13:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Borussia Dortmund vs FC Koln preview before placing your bet.

Borussia Dortmund will face FC Koln in German Bundesliga on March 18, 2023 at 13:30.
Borussia Dortmund are currently 2nd with 71 points after 34 matches.
FC Koln sit 11th with 42 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.43.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

13:30

2023-03-18

Borussia Dortmund vs FC Koln - Prediction & Odds

Borussia Dortmund

FC Koln

2023-03-18 13:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/03/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Bayern Munchen	71	34	21	8	5	92	38	54
02 Borussia Dortmund	71	34	22	5	7	83	44	39
03 RB Leipzig	66	34	20	6	8	64	41	23
04 Union Berlin	62	34	18	8	8	51	38	13
05 SC Freiburg	59	34	17	8	9	51	44	7
06 Bayer Leverkusen	50	34	14	8	12	57	49	8
07 Eintracht Frankfurt	50	34	13	11	10	58	52	6
08 VfL Wolfsburg	49	34	13	10	11	57	48	9
09 FSV Mainz 05	46	34	12	10	12	54	55	-1
10 Borussia Monchengladbach	43	34	11	10	13	52	55	-3
11 FC Koln	42	34	10	12	12	49	54	-5
12 TSG Hoffenheim	36	34	10	6	18	48	57	-9
13 Werder Bremen	36	34	10	6	18	51	64	-13
14 VfL Bochum	35	34	10	5	19	40	72	-32
15 Augsburg	34	34	9	7	18	42	63	-21
16 VfB Stuttgart	33	34	7	12	15	45	57	-12
17 Schalke 04	31	34	7	10	17	35	71	-36
18 Hertha Berlin	29	34	7	8	19	42	69	-27

Head To Head

01/10/2022 09:30

FC Koln

3 - 2

Borussia Dortmund

GER D1

20/03/2022 14:30

FC Koln

1 - 1

Borussia Dortmund

GER D1

30/10/2021 09:30

Borussia Dortmund

2 - 0

FC Koln

GER D1

20/03/2021 10:30

FC Koln

2 - 2

Borussia Dortmund

GER D1

28/11/2020 10:30

Borussia Dortmund

1 - 2

FC Koln

GER D1

24/01/2020 15:30

Borussia Dortmund

5 - 1

FC Koln

GER D1

FC Koln

50%

Draw

33%

Borussia Dortmund

17%

Borussia Dortmund Last 6 matches

07/03/2023 16:10

Chelsea 2 - 0 Borussia Dortmund

UEFA CL

03/03/2023 15:30

Borussia Dortmund 2 - 1 RB Leipzig

GER D1

25/02/2023 10:30

TSG Hoffenheim 0 - 1 Borussia Dortmund

GER D1

19/02/2023 12:30

Borussia Dortmund 4 - 1 Hertha Berlin

GER D1

15/02/2023 16:00

Borussia Dortmund 1 - 0 Chelsea

UEFA CL

11/02/2023 10:30

Werder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund

GER D1

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches FC Koln

10/03/2023 15:30

FC Koln 0 - 2 VfL Bochum

GER D1

04/03/2023 10:30

Union Berlin 0 - 0 FC Koln

GER D1

25/02/2023 10:30

FC Koln 0 - 2 VfL Wolfsburg

GER D1

18/02/2023 10:30

VfB Stuttgart 3 - 0 FC Koln

GER D1

12/02/2023 12:30

FC Koln 3 - 0 Eintracht Frankfurt

GER D1

04/02/2023 10:30

FC Koln 0 - 0 RB Leipzig

GER D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues German Bundesliga

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Borussia Dortmund

FC Koln

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.18

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.79

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

23 (68%)11 (32%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

15 (44%)19 (56%)

Borussia Dortmund

Recent matches

FC Koln

Under /Over

(85%)29 5(15%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)27 7(21%)

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

Under /Over

(53%)18 16(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)17 17(50%)

/Yes

(56%)19 15(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)20 14(41%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Borussia Dortmund

FC Koln

Shots

Borussia Dortmund

Total shots

16.59 avg / game

Blocked

126 total

Avg. 3.71

FC Koln

Total shots

12.26 avg / game

Blocked

106 total

Avg. 3.31

Borussia Dortmund Pass FC Koln

Total passes

18269

Avg. 537 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

58%

Total passes

14572

Avg. 429 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Borussia Dortmund

Played games

FC Koln

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.18

6.68

227

Corners

207

6.09

20.56

699

Throw-ins

811

23.85

1.18

Offsides

2.00

3.29

112

GK saves

2.47

Borussia Dortmund

DISCIPLINARY

FC Koln

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.97

2.21

0.00

0.09

9.41

320

Fouls

400

11.76

17.32

589

Tackles

602

17.71

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How We Build the Borussia Dortmund vs FC Koln Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Borussia Dortmund vs FC Koln on 18 March 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this German Bundesliga fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Borussia Dortmund vs FC Koln Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Borussia Dortmund's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against FC Koln's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

German Bundesliga Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live German Bundesliga standings and the German Bundesliga form table to understand exactly where Borussia Dortmund and FC Koln sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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