FC Cologne vs Bayern Munich Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 German Bundesliga
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THE FACTS
When is FC Cologne vs Bayern Munich on and what time does it start? FC Cologne vs Bayern Munich will take place on Friday 24th November, 2023 – 19:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for FC Cologne vs Bayern Munich? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is FC Cologne vs Bayern Munich on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for FC Cologne vs Bayern Munich
Where can I stream FC Cologne vs Bayern Munich in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, FC Cologne vs Bayern Munich can be streamed live on the Sky Go app
THE LOWDOWN
FC COLOGNE
FC Cologne spent the international break inside the automatic relegation places, having lost seven of their 11 Bundesliga games so far this season, winning just once. Only goal difference is keeping them off the very bottom of the table but three points here would see them move out of the bottom three entirely.
There is reason for optimism, with the hosts having recorded back-to-back 1-1 draws against Bochum and Augsburg respectively going into the international break. However, if they are to gain anything from this particular encounter, their players will need to put in by far their best performance of the campaign across the pitch.
BAYERN MUNICH
Despite having not lost a game all season in the Bundesliga, picking up 29 points from a possible 33 whilst racking up a whopping 42 goals in the process and conceding just nine, Bayern Munich do not top the table. That honour falls to Bayern Leverkusen and serves huge motivation for the ‘Rekordmeister’ heading into this game, as they can move above Leverkusen with victory.
Thomas Tuchel’s side travel to Cologne on the back of winning their last five Bundesliga fixtures, scoring at least twice in each of those matches. Most recently, Bayern overcame newly promoted Heidenheim by four goals to two, despite letting a two-goal lead slip in the second half. Harry Kane continuing his magnificent form with his 16th and 17thBundesliga goals.
THE TEAM NEWS
FC COLOGNE
Philipp Pentke’s knee injury sees him ruled out and there is a big doubt over midfielder Jacob Steen Christensen, who is also suffering from a knee problem. Steffen Baumgart has plenty of options to choose from in midfield with Jan Thielmann pushing for a starting berth and Mark Uth potentially a candidate to drop out of the starting XI.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Schwabe; Carstensen, Hubers, Chabot, Heintz; Ljubicic, Martel; Waldschmidt, Thielmann, Maina; Selke
UNAVAILABLE: Pentke (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Christensen (Injured)
BAYERN MUNICH
Jamal Musiala’s hamstring injury sustained against Copenhagen in the Champions League saw him ruled out of international duty and keeps him out of this contest. Captain Joshua Kimmich should return following suspension, lining up alongside Leon Goretzka in central midfield, whilst a decision needs to be taken by Tuchel over whether to play Konrad Laimer or Noussair Mazraoui at right-back.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Kimmich, Goretkza; Sane, Muller, Coman; Kane
UNAVAILABLE: Buchmann (Injured), De Ligt (Injured), Musiala (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
FC Cologne have their work cut out if there are to gain anything out of this particular match. It’s very difficult to see a fragile backline which has conceded over two goals per game on average this Bundesliga season being able to keep out Kane and co for an extended period of time. Add that to their offensive struggles and Bayern Munich should dominate the vast majority of play and ultimately get their rewards going forward. Back the visitors to triumph by at least two clear goals.
BETTING TIP: BAYERN MUNICH TO WIN WITH -1 HANDICAP
