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Bitter derby: Gladbach is chasing its first win against Cologne in years!
Experience the 99th Bundesliga derby between Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1. FC Köln on November 8, 2025 at Borussia-Park.
Bitter derby: Gladbach is chasing its first win against Cologne in years!
The Borussia Park in Mönchengladbach will be the venue for an eagerly awaited game on Saturday evening. From 6.30 p.m. Borussia will face 1. FC Köln in the 99th Bundesliga derby. The opening of the game is legendary, not least because of the electric atmosphere that the 54,042 spectators, all of whom have booked tickets, will experience tonight. The stadium is sold out - the fans are ready for a captivating duel that they don't want to miss.
In the current balance sheet, Borussia Mönchengladbach is not only at the top with 52 wins against FC Köln, but also has a pretty impressive goal account with a total of 192 goals against the Rhinelanders. However, this success story was marred by the last three meetings in which the Gladbachers were unable to win. The traditional club last went four games in this derby without winning a triple point since the late 1980s. But it remains to be seen whether they can pull the Cologne team's teeth this evening.
Statistics and players in focus
Particular attention on the pitch could be given to the players who have already been celebrated for their achievements in advance. Nico Elvedi scored his first Bundesliga goal against Cologne in August 2017. Marvin Friedrich has also scored twice against FC Cologne so far, while Jens Castrop scored his last goal against Cologne in the last 2nd Bundesliga season. Florian Kainz, meanwhile, is a constant threat, having already found the net four times in the Bundesliga against Gladbach - no other club has seen him celebrate so often.
The referee Deniz Aytekin will take the lead in this historic encounter, supported by his assistants Jan Seidel and Rafael Foltyn, as well as the 4th official Dr. Max Burda. Video referee Benjamin Cortus will also be on duty to review possible fateful decisions.
Weather and transmission
The weather forecasts make no secret of the fact that the players will have to endure a lot at around 10 degrees Celsius and heavy cloud cover and possible rain showers. These conditions are ideal for a hotly contested derby in which every blade of grass counts.
Sky will broadcast the game from 5:30 p.m. Commentator Wolff-Christoph Fuss will guide the spectators through the game, while Lothar Matthäus will be there as an expert. Sebastian Hellmann will moderate and field reporter Michael Leopold will report directly from the sidelines.
This derby is not only another chapter in the long-standing rivalry between Mönchengladbach and Cologne, but also part of the big name “Bundesliga”. The new season has already started and the joy of the different teams ensures that fans are keeping an eye on the next games that will keep the league busy until May 16, 2026. This exciting time begins again with top matches such as Bayern Munich against RB Leipzig on August 22nd.
Stay informed about all the exciting developments in the Bundesliga in 2025, because this league has much more to offer and will continue to make fans' hearts beat faster!
For detailed information on upcoming games, visit the Kicker news or find out more about the fixtures on Bundesliga.com. For comprehensive stats and records check out Bild.de.