Round 17 - Bundesliga
1. FC Koln VS Bayern Munich
RheinEnergieStadion
14 January, 2026
Overview:
Bayern Munich enters the 17th round Bundesliga match against FC Koln as strong favorites. Bayern has been dominant this season with a high winning rate, averaging 3.75 goals per game and maintaining solid defensive records. FC Koln, while defensively organized and cautious, struggles offensively and has lost 40% of its matches this season. The head-to-head record heavily favors Bayern with 20 wins out of 30 meetings. Bayern''s attacking trio and midfield control will likely overpower Koln''s compact defensive setup. Expect Bayern to control possession and create numerous goal-scoring chances, with Koln focusing on counter-attacks and defending deep.
Recent H2H results: Bayern Munich 20W - FC Koln 3W - 7D (last 30 matches)
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-3 in favor of Bayern Munich.
Koln expected to play a 5-2-3 defensive shape focusing on blocking central passing lanes, while Bayern utilizes a 4-2-3-1 formation emphasizing possession, pressing, and wide attacks
Bayern''s superior form, scoring ability, and tactical flexibility heavily favor them, while Koln''s defensive resilience may limit the scoreline but unlikely to prevent defeat
Stats:
| 1. FC Koln | Bayern Munich |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 48 | 60 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.5 | 3.75 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.15 | 0.65 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern | 14 | 2 | 0 | 44 |
| 2 | Dortmund | 9 | 6 | 1 | 33 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 2 | 4 | 29 |
| 4 | Leverkusen | 9 | 2 | 5 | 29 |
| 5 | Stuttgart | 9 | 2 | 5 | 29 |
| 6 | Hoffenheim | 8 | 3 | 4 | 27 |
| 7 | Frankfurt | 7 | 5 | 4 | 26 |
| 8 | Freiburg | 6 | 5 | 5 | 23 |
| 9 | Union Berlin | 6 | 4 | 6 | 22 |
| 10 | M'gladbach | 5 | 4 | 7 | 19 |
| 11 | 1. FC Köln | 4 | 5 | 7 | 17 |
| 12 | Bremen | 4 | 5 | 6 | 17 |
| 13 | HSV | 4 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| 14 | Wolfsburg | 4 | 3 | 9 | 15 |
| 15 | Augsburg | 4 | 2 | 10 | 14 |
| 16 | St. Pauli | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 17 | Heidenheim | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12 |
| 18 | Mainz | 1 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Kane | FCB | ENG | 16 | 20 | 3 |
| M. Olise | FCB | FRA | 16 | 9 | 9 |
| L. Díaz | FCB | COL | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| H. Tabaković | BMG | BOS | 15 | 9 | 1 |
