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FC Koln vs Bayern Munich Bundesliga Soccer Picks & Prediction
Harry Kane will lead Bayern Munich’s charge once more as they look to reclaim the leading position in the Bundesliga when they take on Koln in Friday’s clash. Our sportsbook offers the best markets in the German top-flight league.
Koln’s Worst Attack in League
There can be no doubt that coach Steffen Baumgart has put his imprint on Köln since he arrived in 2021 and has driven the club’s progress from relegation candidates to a side capable of achieving a regular top-half finish.
There have been European adventures along the way, and the journey looks set to continue with the coach signing a new contract last season.
There is, however, a feeling that there was more in last year’s season than their ultimate 11th-place finish. Now, the charismatic coach has a tough task as the club looks to cope with the departures of Ellyes Skhiri and Jonas Hector.
Despite losing just one of their previous four Bundesliga fixtures, the Billy Goats are still sitting 17th in the standings with the worst attack in the league. Since their last promotion, Koln has finished 14th, 16th, and under Baumgart seventh and 11th.
Austria international Dejan Ljubicic faces a race against the clock to be fit for Friday’s clash while Philipp Pentke, Jacob Christensen, Damion Downs, and Mark Uth remain on the sidelines with injuries.
Bayern Scoring Goals for Fun
Bayern is second from the top coming into this one two points behind leaders Leverkusen. Thomas Tuchel’s side is unbeaten, and the 42 goals they have scored already stand as a new Bundesliga record for this stage of the season.
Kane has been responsible for 17 goals plus another five assists and will fancy his chances of increasing his tally against a poor Koln defense, so we will include him in our Bundesliga players props.
Joshua Kimmich returns from suspension and is expected to slot straight back into midfield. Meanwhile, Leon Goretzka is available again after recovering from a knock, but Jamal Musiala is still rated doubtful with a hamstring complaint. Matthijs de Ligt and Gabriel Marusic remain on the sidelines with injuries.
Injuries, squad rotation, and dips in form may yet play a role, but mathematically speaking, Kane is on course to break Lewandowski’s Bundesliga goals record.
Koln Can’t Beat Bayern Munich
FC Koln has not kept a clean sheet in their last 19 Bundesliga games. Baumgart’s record as a coach against Bayern reads six defeats and one draw. Bayern is on an 18-game unbeaten run against Cologne, winning 16 and drawing two.
Bayern scored 42 goals in 11 Bundesliga games this season, conceding nine, while Koln has scored just nine and allowed 23. In their last meeting at RheinEnergieStadion, Bayern Munich defeated Koln 2-1.
FC Koln vs Bayern Munich Match nformation
- Match: FC Koln (1-3-7) vs Bayern Munich (9-2-0)
- Location: RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne
- Date/Time: Friday, Nov. 24, 2:30 p.m. ET
- FC Koln vs Bayern Munich Live Stream: Fubo.tv
FC Koln vs Bayern Munich Betting Lines
FC Koln vs Bayern Munich Betting Picks for Nov. 24
Bayern Munich enters this clash as heavy favorites, priced at -400 on the three-way moneyline according to our latest soccer odds, while the goal line is set at four.
FC Koln has struggled to rekindle their form from last season. Back-to-back draws against Bochum and Augsburg offer some encouragement, but the difference in quality between the two sides is huge at this point.
Bayern Munich should have enough to score at least three goals on their own and cover the soccer spread on Friday.
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Harry Kane is currently averaging 57 minutes per goal in the Bundesliga this season, and we expect him to score at least two goals on his own against Koln.
