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Bayern Munich vs FC Koln Prediction for Bundesliga match will be played at Allianz Arena by 8:30pm.

Following the winter break, the German Bundesliga is back in action, and today, Bayern München and FC Köln will face each other.

Read on for my match analysis and betting advice.

Match Facts

Bayern are unbeaten in their previous 9 matches.

They have have scored at least 2 goals in 8 of their previous 9 Bundesliga games at the Allianz Arena

FC Köln were not able to score in their previous 3 away matches in the Bundesliga.

Bayern Munich expecys to continue their total dominance over Koln

Bayern Munich resumed their bundesliga title defense over the weekend by drawing 1-1 with RB Leipzig.

After 37 minutes, they took the lead, but RB Leipzig struck an equalizer early in the second half to save a point.

Koln finished the year with just one point from their final five games, but they got off to a strong start in 2023 by smashing Werder Bremen 7-1, scoring seven goals for the first time in a Bundesliga game since 1983.

The victory over Werder Bremen put an end to FC Köln’s string of three straight Bundesliga losses.

Head to Head comparison

Bayern have witnessed over 2.5 goals in their previous 8 encounters against FC Koln in all competitions.

They have won 9 of their previous 10 encounters against FC Koln in all competitions

Bayern Munich’s team news

Yann Sommer, a Swiss international, made his goaltending debut in Leipzig after captain Manuel Neuer fractured his leg while manning the post.

Due to a heart condition associated to COVID, Noussair Mazraoui is not eligible.

During France’s opening World Cup match, Lucas Hernández suffered an ACL injury and will not be able to continue playing this year.

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Daley Blind, a seasoned member of the Dutch national team, has been hired as insurance till the end of the season.

While Bouna Sarr is currently recovering from surgery on his patella tendon, Sadio Mane is aiming to return from a tendon injury in time for Bayern’s Champions League match against PSG next month.

Koln’s team news

To improve the striker options, Davie Selke has arrived from Hertha Berlin, a struggling Bundesliga team.

Defender Jan Thielmann has a thigh issue, and defenders Luca Kilian and Kristian Pedersen are also sidelined for about six weeks with muscle issues.

Mark Uth won’t be able to work until March following a pelvic operation, while Florian Dietz will be out until March due to an ACL injury.

Sebastian Andersson is on his way back from knee surgery, while Dimitrio Limnios is still recovering from an ACL tear.

Verdict

After playing under the lights on Friday night, Bayern has an advantage in terms of rest and recovery and can easily win this match at home.