FC Koln vs Bayern Munich Prediction & Tips
A Cologne team that has gone through a long winless streak faces the difficult task of hosting Bayern Munich, which not only leads the Bundesliga with authority, but also does so with spectacular football.
Despite coming from behind twice to salvage a 2-2 draw at Heidenheim last time out, optimism is in short supply at Cologne, who have failed to win in their last seven games (3 draws, 4 defeats). The pressure is mounting on coach Lukas Kwasniok, who heard some of the away fans calling for his dismissal last weekend. The gap of just five points above the relegation zone ahead of this matchday leaves the club with very little margin for error. The Billy Goats have conceded in 11 consecutive games and have won just one of their last seven home games (two draws, four defeats).
Bayern have returned to the Bundesliga showing no signs of weakness, thrashing Wolfsburg 8-1 and extending their lead at the top to 11 points. They are the only undefeated team in Europe’s top five leagues this season. Vincent Kompany’s men are breaking all kinds of records, with an impressive 63 goals in 16 Bundesliga games this season. In addition, the Bavarians have the best defense in the German top flight, conceding only 12 goals, and have kept a clean sheet in four of their last five away games in the Bundesliga (4 wins, 1 draw). Few would bet against another resounding victory here.
OVER 3.5 GOALS @ 1.72
