The Bundesliga returns after the winter break with an enticing Rhein-region derby as Borussia Monchengladbach travel to basement club FC Koln. Koln have only won one Bundesliga match all season and will be hoping that 2018 will bring a remarkable upturn in form whilst Monchengladbach will be eager to continue their strong start to the season and push towards the Champions League places.
German Bundesliga – FC Koeln v Borussia Moenchengladbach – Rhein Energie Stadion, Cologne – Sunday 14th January 2018 – 14:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 5/2 at Ladbrokes |
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FC Cologne
MoenchengladbachFC Koeln
With only 6 points to their name from their opening 17 games, FC Koln look to have a mountain to climb in their push for safety for Bundesliga safety. The Billy Goats are 11 points adrift at the bottom of the table and will need an inspired run in 2018 to steer clear away from the relegation picture. Sehrou Guirassy has notched 6 goals in what has been a difficult season for the club and he will be eager to add to his goal tally here.
Borussia Moenchengladbach
Borussia have had a solid start to the campaign, picking up 28 points from their opening 17 Bundesliga games. Consistency looks to be the main issue for Dieter Hecking’s men, who are currently in 6th place, level on points with Borussia Dortmund in 3rd place. Raffael has notched 6 goals in what has been a solid start to the campaign for the Brazilian and he will be looking to grow his goal tally in the second half of the season.
Head to Head
Monchengladbach lead the head to head between the two sides comprehensively, notching 46 wins in comparison to Koln’s 23 whilst another 19 games between the teams have ended as draws. Borussia Monchengladbach emerged victorious in the reverse fixture between the sides back in August, with Nico Elvedi scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win.
FC Koeln v Borussia Moenchengladbach – Betting and Predictions
Koln have only scored 10 Bundesliga goals this season and don’t look too comfortable in front of goal.
Both teams to score – NO – is a strong bet at 5/4 with Ladbrokes.
Raffael is a real threat for any opposition and the Brazilian has been in good form this term.
Raffael to score anytime looks great value at 15/8 with Coral.
With only 37 goals scored between them this term, this could be a cagey game.
Under 2.5 goals in the game is a super bet at 8/11 with Betfair.
With local rivalry at stake, this could be a very fiery game between two physical teams.
A red card in the match looks a real possibility at 7/2 with William Hill.
Score Prediction
FC Koeln v Borussia Moenchengladbach – 9/1 with Paddy Power.
Top Betting Tip FC Koeln v Borussia Moenchengladbach
FC Koln will come back refreshed from their winter break but they don’t look to possess the skills to hurt Monchengladbach, who are on the Champions League charge. Borussia Monchengladbach to win the match and keep a clean sheet is an unbelievable 10/3 BetVictor.