One of the biggest grudge matches in the world of soccer takes place this Sunday, as the Rhineland Derby is staged in FC Cologne. Both sides will be desperate for victory over their local rivals, with the hosts sitting just six points clear of the relegation places.
Meanwhile, Borussia Monchengladbach has gone four without a win, and will desperately need maximum points to keep alive their hopes of a European finish this term. You can find the latest Monchengladbach game predictions and Cologne vs Monchengladbach odds here.
FC Cologne vs. Borussia Monchengladbach Odds
The Cologne vs Monchengladbach odds favor the home side this weekend, as Cologne is currently available at +125. A Gladbach win in the derby is priced up at +200.
Meanwhile, the draw is a +260 chance. There is certainly an expectation in the Bundesliga odds that there will be goals this weekend, as over 2.5 match goals is priced up at -138.
FC Cologne vs. Borussia Monchengladbach Matchup Information
FC Cologne vs Borussia Monchengladbach
Location of the Game: RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne, Germany.
Date and Time: Sunday, April 1, 2023. 9:30 AM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN+
FC Cologne vs. Borussia Monchengladbach Betting Preview
FC Cologne
It will be a huge match this weekend for the hosts, as Cologne look to get back on track in the Bundesliga after losing four of their previous five. That run of form has seen them drop to 13th in the Bundesliga standings, and they are currently just six points above the drop zone.
The recent Cologne stats don’t bode well for their chances this weekend, as they have lost consecutive home matches for the first time under Steffen Baumgart.
Furthermore, they didn’t register a goal in either of those two losses. They haven’t gone more than two games without scoring a goal at home under their current manager.
Furthermore, they have never previously been on a longer winless streak under Baumgart. Their recent form would be a huge concern this weekend, as they have picked up fewer points and scored fewer goals than any other side in the Bundesliga over their previous five.
Borussia Monchengladbach
The visitors also come into this fixture at somewhat of a crossroads. They have gone four league matches without a victory, suffering two defeats over that period. However, they remain just nine points off the European spots in the standings, meaning that they could yet make a late push with nine games remaining.
Gladbach’s most recent match in the Bundesliga saw them held to a 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen. They went ahead on two occasions, but they weren’t able to hold onto the points at Borussia-Park, despite dominating the ball and registering a staggering 21 shots. They will need to be less wasteful in the final third this weekend.
Before making a Monchengladbach game prediction this weekend, it’s important to consider their dominant record against Cologne. The visitors have won 25 of their 47 Bundesliga away matches against their rivals, while they have landed 52 wins in league history against Cologne, which means that they have claimed victory in this fixture more than any other.
FC Cologne vs. Borussia Monchengladbach Betting Picks
While the Cologne vs Monchengladbach odds don’t favor the away side, it could offer value in siding with the visitors. They have dominated this fixture throughout Bundesliga history, and Cologne has had issues scoring goals as well as keeping them out since the World Cup.
For our Bundesliga predictions, we will go with Gladbach outperforming their odds, and +200 presents excellent value this weekend.
- Pick: Borussia Monchengladbach (+200)
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