Bayern Munich vs FC Koln
Germany – 1. Bundesliga
Date: Saturday, 21 September 2019
Kick-off at 14:30 UK/ 15:30 CET
Venue: Allianz Arena (Munich).
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Niko Kovac's squad is now two points behind early leader RB Leipzig, having won two and drawn two of their opening fixtures.
One draw came last week in Leipzig, when Bayern made the electric start to the match and opened the scoring through Robert Lewandowski, the purpose of which a third minute penalty canceled by Emil Forsberg.
They had no such problems at home to Red Star Belgrade in their first match in the Champions League this season, cruising to a 3-0 win with the help of Lewandowski and Thomas Muller goal after 79 minutes, after taking the lead in the first half through Kingsley Coman.
Koln arrived pretty big underdog as far away from the Bundesliga the following season, losing three of their first four games, although coach Achim Beierlorzer will have been encouraged by the manner of their performance last week.
Beierlorzer side lost by the only goal of the game at home to bitter rivals Borussia Monchengladbach, leaving the Rhineland derby in vain following the brave performance against an opponent who climbed to fifth in the table.
Three points from their first four games give Koln many points as they had after 16 games in 2017-18, the season they were relegated.
They probably have more than most scared of striker Lewandowski, who has scored nine times in 11 league meetings against them.
Predicted Lineups
Bayern Neuer; Kimmich, Pavard, Sule, Hernandez; Tolisso, Thiago; Gnabry, Coutinho, Coman; Lewandowski.
Koln Horn; Ehizibue, Bornauw, Czichos, Hector; Schaub, Skhiri, Hoger, Drexler; Cordoba, Modeste.
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Bayern have won nine of their last ten meetings Bundesliga with Cologne. Their last loss came in Cologne in February 2011.
Bayern's last home defeat against Koln came in February 2009, with Jurgen Klinsmann as manager.
Each of the last four matches between the two sides at the Allianz Arean which have occurred during the Oktoberfest have all ended in draws. Bayern's last home win over Koln during this period came in September 1984.
No side has won more away games in the Bundesliga against FC Bayern from Cologne (9, just like Borussia Dortmund).
After a 1-1 draw in Leipzig, Bayern BL sit fourth in the table with eight points. The last time they had so few points after four matches are in the 2014/15 campaign. They still won the league with ten points in the proper season.
Bayern Munich vs FC Koln Predictions
Munich outfit have reigned supreme in Germany for quite a long time, which is not even traditional strengths in the top division has been able to challenge them, especially newcomers from 2.Bundesliga. Already tipped the scales support the current champion, and on top of that they are lined up in the house.
Moreover, while Koln lost six of their last nine games as a whole, and three of the five previous trips their way, their colleagues are unbeaten so far this season, and scored two goals or more in each tie bar one (which is against the current league roof-Mainz).
In addition, at the Allianz Arena, the team remained unbeaten in 20 of their former 21 appearances and won an impressive 18 before their 20 games as well. Also, the squad scored an amazing 43 goals in their previous 11 home ties.
By all means, we can rely on the Bavarians to share a big win and get right back on track for the title race.
Bayern Munich vs FC Koln Betting Tips
Score in both halves: Bayern Munich @ 1.40 (2/5)
To Win Both Halves: Bayern Munich @ 1.80 (4/5).
