Borussia Dortmund: Fight for the top spots against 1. FC Köln!

Borussia Dortmund: Fight for the top spots against 1. FC Köln!

Next Saturday, football fans will have one more reason to pick up the TV remote control. Borussia Dortmund meets 1. FC Köln at Signal Iduna Park and the anticipation couldn't be greater. The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m., while the broadcast begins at 5:30 p.m. on both the pay-TV channel Sky and the streaming provider WOW. For those without a subscription, a free live ticker is provided on BILD.de Picture reported.

The starting situation is more than positive for Dortmund after the 4-2 win against Copenhagen in the Champions League. With seven points from three games, BVB is currently in a strong position and is eager for its next Bundesliga success. Yahoo Sports confirmed that coach Niko Kovac's team is planning to make some rotations in the squad after a strenuous journey and high match load.

Statistics and encounters

In recent encounters, BVB has often been successful against Cologne: of the last 12 duels, they won eight and only suffered two defeats. Particularly impressive: In the last three games against Cologne, Dortmund scored 11 goals and only conceded one goal. Cologne, on the other hand, can look back on a solid season and are in 6th place with 11 points, which marks the best season for a promoted team since the 2017/18 season.

The last meeting between the two teams ended with a clear 4-0 win for Dortmund. This home winning streak is no coincidence, as Dortmund have currently won four home games in a row and are unbeaten in eleven games. In contrast, Cologne have only suffered one defeat in their last five away games and have scored in five consecutive games during that time. An exciting game is guaranteed!

Games and players

In terms of the lineups that could be on the pitch on Saturday, Dortmund will have Gregor Kobel in goal while Julien Duranville is unavailable due to injury. Cologne is missing Rav van den Berg, which could affect their defensive performance. The latest lineups promise a fascinating duel between talented players from both sides.

So before the spectators rush to their seats or sit down in front of the television, they should keep in mind BVB's impressive history, which is not only characterized by their recent successes. Borussia Dortmund has a long tradition in the Bundesliga and can look back on many successes, including eight German championships and a large number of European Cup participations, as the numerous statistics from the Wikipedia show.

Conclusion: No matter how the game turns out, the anticipation for the meeting between Dortmund and Cologne is palpable. In front of the televisions and in the stadium, the atmosphere is sure to be electric!