1. FC Köln lineup vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
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1. FC Köln's expected lineup vs Borussia Mönchengladbach, Sun 11 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 5 matches): Schwäbe (5); Simpson-Pusey (5), Lochoshvili (5), Mensah (5); Krauß (5), Castro-Montes (5), Jóhannesson (3), El Mala (3); Thielmann (3), Ache (3), Maina (3). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Hamburger SV match on 19 Sep.
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1. FC Köln predicted lineup vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
MOST USED XI1. FC Köln's expected lineup at home to Borussia Mönchengladbach in the BL1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: Schwäbe in goal, a back three of Simpson-Pusey, Lochoshvili and Mensah, and Thielmann, Ache and Maina further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKSchwäbe
- DEFLochoshvili
- DEFMensah
- MIDKrauß
- MIDJóhannesson
- MIDEl Mala
- FWDThielmann
- FWDAche
- FWDMaina
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 9 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 30% of matches.
- Doubtful: Castro-Montes.
- Based on starts across 5 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for 1. FC Köln, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
1. FC Köln are 13th in the BL1 on 4 points from 4 games. They have W1 D1 L2 in their last five.
- DEFHubersKnee InjuryOut
- FWDDallingaKnee InjuryOut
- MIDCastro-MontesMuscle InjuryDoubtful
Most Common 1. FC Köln Starting XI
Based on 5 official matches this season
- SchwäbeGK · 5 starts
- Simpson-PuseyDEF · 5 starts
- LochoshviliDEF · 5 starts
- MensahDEF · 5 starts
- KraußMID · 5 starts
- Castro-MontesMID · 5 starts
- JóhannessonMID · 3 starts
- El MalaMID · 3 starts
- ThielmannFWD · 3 starts
- AcheFWD · 3 starts
- MainaFWD · 3 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- FWDDallinga0/1 penalties scored
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1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
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1. FC Köln
- What is 1. FC Köln's expected lineup?
- 1. FC Köln's expected lineup at home to Borussia Mönchengladbach in the BL1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: Schwäbe in goal, a back three of Simpson-Pusey, Lochoshvili and Mensah, and Thielmann, Ache and Maina further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Schwäbe, Simpson-Pusey, Lochoshvili, Mensah, Krauß, Castro-Montes, Jóhannesson, El Mala, Thielmann, Ache, Maina.
- Who started 1. FC Köln's last match?
- 1. FC Köln's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Bundesliga (4-2-3-1): M. Schwäbe, A. Castro-Montes, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, L. Lochoshvili, G. Mensah, E. Skhiri, T. Krauß, L. Maina, M. Moore, S. El Mala, T. Dallinga.
- What was 1. FC Köln's last result?
- 1. FC Köln lost to Hamburger SV 1–2 on 19 Sept 2026.
- When did 1. FC Köln last win?
- 1. FC Köln last won on 29 Aug 2026, beating 1899 Hoffenheim 3–2.
- Who takes penalties for 1. FC Köln?
- T. Dallinga has taken the most penalties for 1. FC Köln this season, scoring 0 of 1.
- Who has made the most starts for 1. FC Köln this season?
- T. Krauß leads with 5 starts for 1. FC Köln across all competitions this season.
- What formation does 1. FC Köln use most often?
- 1. FC Köln have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their 5 matches this season.
- Which 1. FC Köln goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Marvin Schwäbe has made the most starts as goalkeeper for 1. FC Köln this season, starting 5 matches.
- Which 1. FC Köln defender has started the most this season?
- Gideon Mensah has made the most starts as defender for 1. FC Köln this season, starting 5 matches.
- Which 1. FC Köln midfielder has started the most this season?
- Tom Krauß has made the most starts as midfielder for 1. FC Köln this season, starting 5 matches.
- Which 1. FC Köln forward has started the most this season?
- L. Maina has made the most starts as forward for 1. FC Köln this season, starting 3 matches.
1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
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