Probable Lineups

4-4-1-1
FC Cologne
4-2-3-1
Borussia Dortmund
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(39) 30 Goals 58 (80)
(29) 24 Assists 52 (65)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.9)
28.3 Average Age 26.2
183.6 Average Height (cm) 184.4
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 1.4 (1.1)
(47%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 51% (50%)
(0.8) 0.8 Dribbles pg 1 (0.9)
(1.9) 1.6 Tackles pg 1.9 (2.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Mark Uth Out N/A
Christopher Buchtmann Out 6.24
Adil Chihi Out 6.66
Mato Jajalo Out 6.46
Player Reason Status Rating
Julian Koch Out N/A
Mario Götze Out 7.47

Team News

FC Cologne
  • Martin Lanig could return to the starting line-up, meaning Kevin Pezzoni would drop to the bench.
  • Lukas Podolski returns from suspension. He will start behind Milivoje Novakovic.
Borussia Dortmund
  • Sebastian Kehl and Ilkay Gündogan compete for a spot in central midfield.
  • Kevin Großkreutz and Ivan Perisic compete for the spot on the left wing.
  • Manager Klopp could field an unchanged team.

Prediction

  • After a heavy loss against Hannover last weekend, Cologne are in deep relegation trouble. They are only three points above the drop zone and need results at home now. The return of Lukas Podolski should give them some confidence.
  • Dortmund are in great form at the moment. They have reached the cup final during the week and are five points ahead of Bayern in the table.
  • Expect Dortmund to control the game and Cologne to wait for their chances on the counter. The away team should be favourites to win.
Prediction:
FC Cologne
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Borussia Dortmund
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
1 B. Dortmund 25 6 3 81 wwwwww
17 F. Cologne 8 6 20 30 dlldll

Top Players

FC Cologne
Borussia Dortmund
L. Podolski 7.14
M. Lanig 6.71
C. Clemens 6.64
R. Lewandowski 7.49
S. Kagawa 7.36
L. Piszczek 7.31
L. Podolski 18
M. Novakovic 5
C. Clemens 5
R. Lewandowski 22
S. Kagawa 13
K. Großkreutz 7
L. Podolski 7
S. Peszko 6
M. Novakovic 4
J. Blaszczykowski 9
R. Lewandowski 8
S. Kagawa 8

Match Forecast

Borussia Dortmund will score from a wingplay situation  
Borussia Dortmund will stray offside often  
Borussia Dortmund will dominate possession  
Borussia Dortmund will control the game in the opposition's half  
Borussia Dortmund will score from a setpiece situation  
Borussia Dortmund will score as a result of a through ball  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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