FC Köln vs Borussia M’Gladbach prediction 22.10.2023

• Competition: Bundesliga
• Date: 22nd October 2023
• Kickoff: 14:30 UTC +1 / 15:30 CEST
• Venue: RheinEnergieStadion

In Match Day 8 of the 2023-24 German top flight campaign, Köln aims to secure their inaugural victory as they face Borussia Monchengladbach at home this weekend.

In a little over a year, the hosts have transitioned from being a team competing in the UEFA Europa League to one currently fighting to avoid relegation. Under the leadership of Steffen Baumgart, their team had accumulated ten points at this same time last year, but now they are left with only one point. Adding to their concerns is the distressing fact that the Billy Goats have been unsuccessful in winning any of their home games in the league thus far.

In the 2023-24 season, Borussia M’Gladbach experienced a disastrous beginning by only earning one point from their initial three games. However, they managed to regain their momentum right before the international break. Prior to the October international break, the team, known as the Foals, suffered only one loss in four games (one victory and two draws). Their sole defeat occurred against RB Leipzig, indicating that they have a good opportunity to secure a positive result this week against Köln, who are currently at risk of relegation.

FC Köln vs Borussia M’Gladbach Betting Tips: Over 2.5 goals

Köln’s defense has proven to be inadequate this season, regardless of whether they are playing at home or away. The team, known as the Billy Goats, has failed to keep a clean sheet in any Bundesliga match this season, allowing an average of two goals per game. Out of the seven games played thus far, only two have concluded with two or fewer goals scored.

In Gladbach’s last two home games, they managed to score only one goal in each. However, the situation took a different turn when they played away from home. In their three away games, the visitors witnessed a minimum of four goals in each match.

There is another compelling factor to take into account when considering the 2.5 goals option: the recent matches between Köln and Gladbach have been characterized by a significant number of goals. In three out of the last four encounters, there were at least four goals scored.

• Best Tip: Over 2.5 goals
• FC Köln vs Borussia M’Gladbach prediction: 2-2