Bayern Munich vs FC Koln Prediction: Bayern at home may be too much for FC Koln

On Saturday 13th April 2024 at 16:30 (GMT+3) at Allianz Arena, Bayern München will take on Köln in the Bundesliga in an attempt to increase their chances of avoiding relegation. With a spot in the Champions League for the following season almost secure, the team looks to add three more points to their total. 

With 60 points, Bayern München is 16 points behind Bayer Leverkusen in first position. Bayern is seven points ahead of fifth-placed Borussia Dortmund, the first team outside the Champions League spots. In their most recent Bundesliga game against Heidenheim at Voith-Arena, Bayern München lost 3-2.  Bayern München has defeated Köln recently; in their previous 19 Bundesliga games, they are undefeated (Wins 17 Draws 2 Losses 0). In their encounter with the two teams, Köln is attempting to win their first league game since February 2011.

With 11 victories, 1 tie, and only 2 losses in 14 Bundesliga games this season, Bayern München has proven to be difficult to beat at home. Köln's seven ties, six losses, and one victory in league away games this season will be an attempt to rectify a bad run of away performance. 

Bayern München has won three, drawn one, and lost two of their previous six league games. Köln, on the other hand, has played six games, winning one, drawing three, and losing two.

Bayern München has had an excellent season overall in the Bundesliga, with 19 victories, 3 draws, and 6 losses. With 68% of matches won, Bayern München is now ranked second out of 18 clubs in the Bundesliga Table. The home record of Bayern München is outstanding, with 11 victories, 1 tie, and 2 losses. And with 8 victories, 2 ties, and 4 defeats, their away record is regarded as excellent.

This season, Bayern München has scored 80 goals in the Bundesliga.

Köln has had a very poor overall record in the Bundesliga this season, with four wins, ten ties, and fourteen losses. With 14 percent of matches won, Köln is presently ranked 17th out of 18 clubs in the Bundesliga Table. Köln's home record is dreadful, with three victories, three draws, and eight defeats. Due to their 1 victory, 7 ties, and 6 losses, their away record is likewise regarded as dismal.

This season, Köln has scored 23 goals overall in the Bundesliga.

Bayern Munich has conceded at least a goal in four of the last five games played in all competition. In the Bundesliga and on home soil, Bayer has been very dominant winning four and losing one of the last I've games played.  FC Koln has drawn all the last five games played away from home. The leaky defence of Bayern may not be able to keep a clean sheet against Koln. Hence, we expect a Bayern win and BTTS.