Bundesliga Regular Season - 25
1. FC Köln 1 - 2 FT Borussia Dortmund
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
S. Guirassy (M. Beier) 16'
45'+2 J. Simpson-Pusey
R. Bensebaini 45'+5
HT
46' ↓ I. Johannesson ↑C. Ozkacar
M. Beier (J. Brandt) 60'
↓ S. Guirassy ↑F. Silva 61'
↓ J. Ryerson ↑Y. Couto 61'
75' ↓ Y. Niang ↑L. Maina
↓ R. Bensebaini ↑N. Sule 82'
↓ M. Beier ↑K. Adeyemi 83'
86' E. Martel
86' ↓ T. Krauss ↑D. Heintz
86' ↓ S. El Mala ↑C. Neumann
86' ↓ R. Ache ↑M. Bulter
88' J. Kaminski
↓ F. Nmecha ↑J. Bellingham 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
1. FC Köln
Goalkeepers
Marvin Schwäbe 
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
49
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Tom Krauß 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Rav van den Berg 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.5
Rating
Kristoffer Lund 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
89%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Eric Martel
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
59
Passes
19
Duels
Youssoupha Niang 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jakub Kamiński 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Said El Mala
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ragnar Ache
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Ron-Robert Zieler 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dominique Heintz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cenny Neumann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cenk Özkaçar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Linton Maina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Chávez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Kainz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Waldschmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Bülter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeepers
Gregor Kobel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Waldemar Anton
MAGNET
119
Activity
119
Activity
109
Passes
10
Duels
Nico Schlotterbeck
MAGNET
99
Activity
99
Activity
88
Passes
11
Duels
Ramy Bensebaini
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Julian Ryerson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Marcel Sabitzer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felix Nmecha
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Daniel Svensson
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Maximilian Beier 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Julian Brandt
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
43
Passes
5
Duels
Serhou Guirassy
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Alexander Meyer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luca Reggiani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niklas Süle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yan Couto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jobe Bellingham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salih Özcan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuele Inacio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Adeyemi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fábio Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/10/2025 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 - 0 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Signal Iduna Park |
| 20/01/2024 | 1. FC Köln | 0 - 4 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | Cologne Stadium |
| 19/08/2023 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 - 0 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | BVB Stadion Dortmund |
| 18/03/2023 | Borussia Dortmund | 6 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | SIGNAL IDUNA PARK |
| 01/10/2022 | 1. FC Köln | 3 - 2 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 20/03/2022 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 1 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 30/10/2021 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 - 0 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Signal-Iduna-Park |
| 20/03/2021 | 1. FC Köln | 2 - 2 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 28/11/2020 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 - 2 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Signal-Iduna-Park |
| 24/01/2020 | Borussia Dortmund | 5 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | Signal-Iduna-Park |
25/10/2025
20/01/2024
19/08/2023
18/03/2023
01/10/2022
20/03/2022
30/10/2021
20/03/2021
28/11/2020
24/01/2020
1. FC Köln Win
Borussia Dortmund Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +68
P: 25 GD: +27
P: 25 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +16
P: 25 GD: +14
P: 25 GD: +16
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 24 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -15
P: 25 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 24 GD: -17
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 25 GD: -21
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +68
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 25 GD: +21
P: 25 GD: +17
P: 25 GD: +13
P: 25 GD: +16
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 25 GD: -11
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 24 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -15
P: 24 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -13
P: 24 GD: -17
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 25 GD: -21
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Dortmund’s Clinical Edge Overcomes Ten-Man Köln
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. Borussia Dortmund maintained their title charge with a gritty victory at the RheinEnergieSTADION, surviving a late scare against a resilient but disciplined-depleted Köln side.
Early Dominance and the Opening Breakthrough
The Intensity was high from the opening whistle as the visitors looked to assert their authority. Controlling 61% of possession, Borussia Dortmund patiently probed a compact home defense. The breakthrough arrived in the 16th minute when M. Beier turned provider, delivering a precise ball for S. Guirassy to clinicaly slot home. The hosts struggled to escape their own half, though they did manage to threaten through a series of nine corners. However, the defensive Balance provided by Nico Schlotterbeck ensured that any aerial threats were dealt with efficiently, leaving the home side frustrated during the early stages of this contest.
The Turning Point in Stoppage Time
Just as 1. FC Köln seemed to be growing into the match, the Stakes were raised by a moment of madness. In the dying seconds of the first half, J. Simpson-Pusey was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge. This dismissal completely altered the tactical landscape of the match. Going down to ten men against a side of Dortmund’s caliber is often a death sentence. The hosts were forced to abandon their attacking ambitions, retreating into a deep block to survive. For Dortmund, the objective became clear: use the numerical advantage to stretch the pitch and find the killer second goal before the home side could regroup.
A Late Surge and Final Resolution
The second half saw Dortmund double their advantage in the 60th minute, as J. Brandt found the ever-dangerous M. Beier, who finished with aplomb. At 0-2, the match looked dead and buried, but there was a significant Upset Factor lurking. Despite their numerical disadvantage, Köln threw everything forward in the final ten minutes. Their persistence paid off when J. Kaminski pulled a goal back in the 88th minute, sparking a frantic finale. A barrage of 27 combined shots across the 90 minutes made this a thriller, but Dortmund held their nerve to secure the points. The result keeps BVB firmly in the title hunt while leaving Köln searching for answers in their relegation battle.
Key Questions
How did the red card for J. Simpson-Pusey impact the match?
The red card forced Köln into a defensive shell, making it nearly impossible to sustain offensive pressure against a superior Dortmund side holding a man advantage.
What does this mean for 1. FC Köln's season?
This defeat keeps Köln in a precarious position near the bottom of the table, emphasizing the need for better discipline in their fight for Bundesliga survival.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Dortmund’s Title Hopes Face a Köln Litmus Test
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. This match is a mandatory win for a Dortmund side that cannot afford a single slip-up in a relentless title race.
The Setup
The Stakes couldn't be higher for the visitors as they arrive at the RheinEnergieStadion on March 07, 2026. Borussia Dortmund sits in 2nd place, chasing the summit with a ruthless efficiency. Their current Form is elite, boasting four wins in their last five outings, and they have proven themselves as genuine away specialists this season. On the other side, 1. FC Köln occupies 12th place, looking to break a run of inconsistent results. Despite the gap in the standings, the Stars rating for this fixture is off the charts. With K. Adeyemi providing explosive pace and G. Kobel anchoring the defense, Dortmund brings a world-class spine to the contest.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the duel between Jakub Kamiński and Julian Ryerson. Kamiński has been a creative spark for the home side, recently providing a key assist and maintaining a high performance floor. He will need to bypass Ryerson, who has been statistically dominant on the flank. Ryerson’s ability to shut down direct runners while contributing four assists of his own makes him the ultimate Swiss Army knife for Dortmund. If Kamiński can’t find space, Köln’s attacking threat will be severely neutralized.
Our Prediction
Our take is that Dortmund’s collective quality will eventually overwhelm the Köln backline. While Köln will rely on the pace of Linton Maina to transition quickly, Dortmund’s superior Balance in transition should prevent any major upsets. Expect a high-intensity start from the hosts, but the visitors possess the composure to weather the storm. A comfortable win for Dortmund is expected as they utilize their goal-scoring depth to secure all three points and keep their championship dreams alive.