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

Recent Form and Resilience

After a narrow 1-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker last weekend, the “Black and Yellows” quickly regrouped, securing their second Champions League victory by once again netting four goals against their opponent. This impressive run follows a thrilling 4-4 draw with Juventus away and a dominant 4-1 home win against Athletic Bilbao. Most recently, after the break, the “BVB” clinched a 4-2 victory over Copenhagen on their home turf.

Offensive Prowess and Team Stability

Borussia Dortmund’s attack, featuring the likes of Guirassy, Adeyemi, and others, appears highly effective and formidable. They are expected to showcase their offensive power once again against the “Billy Goats” with the unwavering support of their home crowd. It seems that under the Croatian coach, Borussia has found a new level of stability and self-confidence, even though only a relatively small portion of the season has been played. For this crucial match against Koln, the hosts will be without Emre Can and Julien Duranville, but these absences are not considered significant setbacks.

Koln’s Return to Bundesliga and Recent Performances

Koln made a forceful return to the Bundesliga after a season’s absence. Lukas Kwasniok’s team started strongly, collecting 7 points from their first three matches, but their hyper-aggressive style of play gradually lost some momentum. However, October has seen an upturn in their results. They managed a 1-0 away victory against Hoffenheim, followed by a dramatic home rescue from defeat against Augsburg, thanks to El Mala’s late efforts. While Kwasniok’s side remains somewhat inconsistent, their current top-6 position is impressive. However, this standing could be jeopardized after their challenging trip to Dortmund. Koln will face Borussia without the services of Kilian, Thielmann, and Van den Berg.