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Bundesliga 26/27·2026-10-11·Round 5

FC Köln Climbs While Borussia Mönchengladbach Struggles

By Lorena Laís Mota · · Round-up

FC Köln Climbs While Borussia Mönchengladbach Struggles

In an eventful round of Bundesliga action, FC Köln secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach, propelling them up the standings and improving their prospects for the season. This win has significantly reduced their relegation risk from 6.6% to a much safer 3.4%. Additionally, FC Köln's chances of qualifying for the Europa League have improved, now sitting at 5.8%, up from 4.5%. The triumph also bolstered their Champions League hopes, which have climbed to 18.5%.

On the other hand, Borussia Mönchengladbach's struggles continued, as they remain winless at the bottom of the table with zero points. Their relegation probability has increased to a worrying 25.9%, a rise from 20.1% before the match. The loss to Köln has also dampened their already slim hopes of qualifying for the Champions League, now at just 2.6%.

Elsewhere, SC Freiburg claimed a 2-1 victory over Schalke 04, solidifying their position at the top of the Bundesliga standings. Freiburg's impressive form has seen their chances of winning the league increase to 18.9%, while their probability of securing a Champions League spot has surged to 53.4%. Schalke, meanwhile, has dropped from 10th to 14th place, with their Europa League hopes receding to 4.3% and their Champions League prospects down to 11.5%.

As the Bundesliga season progresses, SC Freiburg will aim to maintain their strong start, while FC Köln looks to build on their recent success. Borussia Mönchengladbach will need to regroup quickly to avoid falling further into relegation trouble.

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