Get the confirmed FC Koln vs Borussia M.Gladbach lineups, starting XIs, key team news, and our expert match prediction alongside the latest betting odds.
FC Koln vs Borussia M.Gladbach Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Bundesliga |
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Match Date | Sunday 11 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 14:30 UK time |
Venue | RheinEnergieSTADION |
The starting lineups for Sunday's Bundesliga fixture between FC Koln and Borussia M.Gladbach have been confirmed.
FC Koln Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Marvin Schwäbe, Luka Lochoshvili, Borna Sosa, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Saïd El Mala, Ellyes Skhiri, Linton Maina, Ísak Jóhannesson, Mikey Moore, Marius Bülter
Substitutes: Tom Krauß, Reigan Heskey, Paul Okon-Engstler, Joël Schmied, Jan Thielmann, Ron-Robert Zieler, Imad Rondic, Gideon Mensah, Luca Waldschmidt
Borussia M.Gladbach Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Moritz Nicolas, Kevin Diks, Jan Leszczynski, Daiki Hashioka, Philipp Sander, Hugo Bolin, Lukas Ullrich, Joe Scally, Robin Hack, Florian Neuhaus, Isac Lidberg
Substitutes: Yukhym Konoplia, Shuto Machino, Daniel Batz, David Herold, Fabio Chiarodia, Zento Uno, Fritz Fleck, Mathieu Nguefack, Wael Mohya
FC Koln vs Borussia M.Gladbach Immediate Reaction
FC Koln
FC Koln line up in a 4-2-3-1 system with Marvin Schwäbe starting in goal behind a back four featuring Sebastian Sebulonsen, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Luka Lochoshvili, and Borna Sosa. Ellyes Skhiri and Ísak Jóhannesson anchor the central midfield, creating the foundation for Linton Maina, Mikey Moore, and Saïd El Mala in the attacking third. Experienced forward Marius Bülter leads the line as the lone striker.
Borussia M.Gladbach
Borussia M.Gladbach take to the field in a 3-4-2-1 shape, deploying a three-man central defence of Kevin Diks, Jan Leszczynski, and Daiki Hashioka in front of goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas. Wing-backs Joe Scally and Lukas Ullrich provide width outside the midfield pairing of Philipp Sander and Hugo Bolin. Robin Hack and Florian Neuhaus operate as the dual attacking midfielders supporting central attacker Isac Lidberg.
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FC Koln vs Borussia M.Gladbach Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With lineups confirmed, recent form and historical head-to-head records suggest goals can be expected, as over 2.5 goals have been scored in 10 of the last 11 meetings between these sides across all competitions. The visitors enter having conceded heavily across recent outings while losing four league matches on the bounce, pointing to the hosts holding the pre-match advantage.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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