There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 16 of Bayern's last 17 games (Bundesliga). Bayern have won their last 7 away matches against FC Koln in all competitions. FC Koln have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 7 matches against Bayern in all competitions. Bayern have scored at least 3 goals in 6 of their last 7 away matches (Bundesliga). Bayern have scored at least 2 goals in their last 7 matches against FC Koln in all competitions. Bayern have been winning at both half time and full time in 6 of their last 7 away matches (Bundesliga). Bayern have been winning at both half time and full time in 6 of their last 7 away matches against FC Koln in all competitions. Bayern have won 6 of their last 7 away matches (Bundesliga). FC Koln have won their last 3 matches (Bundesliga).
Goalkeeper Timo Horn is unwell, so Marvin Schwäbe is set to continue between the sticks. Defender Jorge Mere is also feeling under the weather. Kingsley Schindler and Sebastian Andersson both could return to contention after the flu, while Ellyes Skhiri is away on international duty in the Africa Cup of Nations with Tunisia. Apart from Lucas Hernandez, all the other COVID positive players have left quarantine. So Kingsley Coman, Corentin Tolisso, Omar Richards, Tanguy Nianzou, Leroy Sane, Dayot Upamecano and Manuel Neuer and Corentin Tolisso could all return to the squad after COVID. Bouna Sarr and Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting are both at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Leon Goretka is struggling with a knee injury and Josip Stanisic is still nursing a thigh injury. Alphonso Davies is ruled out for the foreseeable future after mild myocarditis was detected following his bout of COVID-19.
Despite a surprise home defeat to Gladbach, Bayern Munich are still six points clear. They have set a new Bundesliga record by scoring in 65 straight matches. Koln survived relegation by the skin of their teeth last season but are much improved this term with top goalscorer Anthony Modeste leading the way with 12 goals, including an amazing nine headers. Robert Lewandowski will fancy his chances of adding a couple more to his tally of 20 league goals for the season. 1:2