Match Preview – 14:30 Kick-Off at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund are involved in a tight battle with Hoffenheim for the third place which ensures direct qualification for the Champions League group stage. Borussia Dortmund enjoy a one-point advantage over their rivals, and every win is absolutely crucial. Koln are in eighth place, still with a shout in the fight for Europa League qualification, so they are not to be taken lightly. Even more importantly, Koln have an amazingly good record against Borussia Dortmund in recent years.

Borussia Dortmund’s recent results:

Apr 12th 2017 Dortmund 2:3 Monaco - Champions League

Apr 15th 2017 Dortmund 3:1 Frankfurt - Bundesliga

Apr 19th 2017 Monaco 3:1 Dortmund - Champions League

Apr 22th 2017 Gladbach 2:3 Dortmund - Bundesliga

Koln’s recent results:

Apr 4th 2017 Koln 1:0 Frankfurt - Bundesliga

Apr 8th 2017 Koln 2:3 Gladbach - Bundesliga

Apr 15nd 2017 Augsburg 2:1 Koln - Bundesliga

Apr 21st 2017 Koln 1:1 Hoffenheim - Bundesliga

Odds

Borussia Dortmund 1.22

Koln 12.00

Draw 6.00

(Odds taken from Bet365)

Borussia Dortmund vs Koln Predictions

Here are the amazing stats – Koln haven't lost to Borussia Dortmund ever since returning to the Bundesliga in 2014. Koln managed to beat Borussia Dortmund twice at home, while their two visits to Dortmund ended in draws. The first meeting between Koln and Borussia Dortmund this season also ended in a 1:1 draw. It is obvious that Koln coach Peter Stoger loves facing Borussia Dortmund, and his task will be a bit easier this time because Borussia Dortmund played Bayern Munich in the German Cup semifinals on Wednesday. That makes the odds on a draw look quite sensational at 6.00 – a decent value bet. Naturally, Borussia Dortmund are still favourites nevertheless, so you can choose the odds on Koln with +2 handicap at 2.20 to improve your chances.

Our Tips

Draw 6.00 Bet365

Handicap result: Koln + 2 2.20 Bet365