Borussia Dortmund will look to remain hot on the heels of leaders Union Berlin when they face FC Koln in the Bundesliga on Saturday (October 1).
With 15 points and five wins from seven games, Der BVB are behind The Iron Ones in the standings. It has been a promising start to their season under new manager Edin Terzic, who replaced Marco Rose, who joined RB Leipzig.
BvB's only league setbacks this season have come against Werder Bremen and Leipzig.
Bremen, meanwhile, pulled off an improbable comeback in stoppage time at Signal Iduna Park to win 3-2, while the Red Bulls made light work of Dortmund in a clinical 3-0 victory.
Koln are down in ninth place with ten points from seven games and just two wins all season, The Billy Goats started their season with a comfortable 3-1 win over Schalke but have struggled for consistency, failing to win their last two games.
Koln vs Borussia Dortmund Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
Koln vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction
Koln know how to ruffle Dortmund's feathers, so the visitors can expect another tight clash. However, BVB have largely been impressive in the league despite losing Erling Haaland in the summer.
Moreover, given the gulf in quality between the two teams, the men in yellow should take all three points.
Prediction: Koln 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
Koln vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Dortmund
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes