Preview and betting odds for Dortmund vs Cologne at 23:30 on October 25, Round 8 of the Bundesliga

Preview and betting odds for Dortmund vs Cologne (23:30, October 25). Predictions, expected lineups, expert analysis for the Round 8 Bundesliga match between Dortmund and Cologne.

Match preview Dortmund vs Cologne

90-minute odds: 0 : 1 1/4

Total goals: 3 1/4

Dortmund faces defensive challenges after their defeat to Bayern, conceding 5 goals in the last 3 matches and failing to keep a clean sheet in 4 straight games. Under coach Niko Kovac, BVB maintains offensive strength with 4 goals against Copenhagen (4-2 win in Champions League), marking their 5th game this season scoring at least 3 goals. Overall form: 6 wins in the first 8 matches, but only 1 win in the last 3. Signal Iduna Park remains a fortress: unbeaten in 9 matches (8 wins), scoring at least 3 goals in 7 of those. Head-to-head domination over Cologne: 3 consecutive wins. Dortmund needs a victory to close the 7-point gap with Bayern.

Cologne, managed by Lukas Kwasniok, holds steady in mid-table with 10 points, losing only 1 of 5 away games (winning 3). However, their attack is ineffective: just 1 goal in the last 4 matches, with a low xG of 0.58 against Augsburg. Their defense has conceded 9 goals in 5 recent games, showing poor form with only 1 win in 5 matches. Weak head-to-head record: 3 straight losses to Dortmund, only 2 wins in 16 matches overall. Cologne aims to gain points to stay safe but will find it tough against Dortmund’s home advantage.

Dortmund excels offensively and has home advantage despite defensive inconsistencies. Cologne lacks creativity and struggles to score. The match is expected to see Dortmund controlling and winning comfortably thanks to their potent attack.