1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach - Predictions, Stats & Odds
Bundesliga Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 27
Goals
Game Review
In an exhilarating Bundesliga clash, 1. FC Köln and Borussia Mönchengladbach played out a thrilling 3-3 draw on Saturday. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess and resilience. The result, while perhaps surprising given the pre-match odds slightly favoring Borussia Mönchengladbach, highlighted the competitive nature of the Bundesliga. The game started with a bang as Jens Castrop (GAP -2.5%) put Borussia Mönchengladbach ahead in the very first minute. However, 1. FC Köln quickly responded through Said El Mala (GAP +0.8%) in the 4th minute, leveling the score. Ragnar Ache (GAP -2.9%) then gave Köln the lead in the 7th minute, setting the tone for a high-scoring affair. Borussia Mönchengladbach's Philipp Sander (GAP +0.9%) equalized in the 20th minute, and Jens Castrop struck again in the 60th minute to put the visitors ahead. However, Köln's Eric Martel (GAP -0.6%) found the net in the 84th minute to secure a point for the home side. Martel's performance was marred by a red card in the 86th minute, which added a dramatic twist to the closing stages of the match. Tactically, both teams made several changes. 1. FC Köln's manager opted for substitutions, bringing in Marius Bülter, Luca Waldschmidt, and Florian Kainz to inject fresh energy into the squad. Borussia Mönchengladbach's head coach also made strategic changes, introducing Shuto Machino, Hugo Bolin, Marvin Friedrich, and Lukas Ullrich to maintain their attacking threat. Joe Scally (GAP +4.0%) was a standout performer for Borussia Mönchengladbach, contributing significantly to their attacking plays. Meanwhile, Franck Honorat (GAP +1.5%) and Kevin Diks (GAP +1.7%) were instrumental in maintaining defensive stability for the visitors. This draw leaves both teams reflecting on their defensive vulnerabilities but also on their attacking capabilities. For 1. FC Köln, the result keeps them in the mid-table, while Borussia Mönchengladbach will be looking to tighten their defense as they aim for a higher finish in the league. The match was a testament to the unpredictable and exciting nature of Bundesliga football.
Lineups
1. FC Köln
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Substitutes
| 77' | Luca Waldschmidtfor Linton Maina |
| 77' | Florian Kainzfor Said El Mala |
| 77' | Marius Bülterfor Ragnar Ache |
Borussia Mönchengladbach
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Substitutes
| 85' | Lukas Ullrichfor Jens Castrop |
| 85' | Hugo Bolinfor Kevin Stöger |
| 88' | Shuto Machinofor Franck Honorat |
| 88' | Marvin Friedrichfor Joe Scally |
League Table after the game
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 13 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 33 | 46 | -13 | 29 | L W L W D |
| 15 | 1. FC Köln | 27 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 38 | 47 | -9 | 26 | D L L D D |
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Gameweek 27
What is GAP?
What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?
Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.
What is GAP?
GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.