Bundesliga – FC Köln face Bayern Munich

Bayern's Robert Lewandowski
Photo Credit: AP

Bayern looking to secure valuable away points and retain top spot, as they visit Cologne on Saturday – Kick-off 3:30pm GMT.

With Champion’s League positions always a key motivation, first placed Bayern remain in contention as they travel to sixth placed Cologne.

FC Köln’s campaign so far has seen them accrue 28 points this season

Another victory would be a terrific achievement, but that is what Steffen Baumgart will be asking from his team, as they go into this game on the back of strong results after beating Hertha 1-3 and Stuttgart 1-0

Also, can Cologne extend their incredible run of three wins? With 28 points (7W, 4L and 7D), they are established in sixth position in the League having won seven meetings, drawn seven matches, and lost four games.

When Cologne host Bayern, they will do so on the back of five wins, three darts, and one defeats on their own ground.

Victory for FC Köln would take their points tally to 31 so far this season.

Good Attacking Performance

Cologne have a good scoring record this season, with 30 netted so far. This season, their stand-out attacking players have been Anthony Modeste (12), Mark Uth (3), and Ellyes Skhiri (3). Cologne have shown a poor defensive display so far, having conceded 28 goals in their previous matches.

Cologne are missing three players through injury or illness. This will affect Steffen Baumgart’s selection choices significantly.

To retain first position in the Bundesliga is Bayern Munich’s target this week

Bayern will have doubtless licked their wounds, following their recent defeat to B Mönchengladbach at the Allianz Arena. Julian Nagelsmann’s men will hope that is enough to deliver a positive result in this match.

Also, League leaders Bayern keep finding ways to win, having secured 14 victories in their last 17 games is astonishing this season. They are worthy of their place within the Champion’s League zone. With 43 points (14W – 3L and 1D), they currently sit top of the League having won 14 meetings, drawn one game, and lost three fixtures.

Bayern will travel to Cologne with a win record on the road that is quite unremarkable, with six victories, one draw, and one losse.

Bayern Munich will want to keep the pressure on their rivals as they sit at the top of the table, a win will take them to 46 points and keep their momentum going forward.

Going into Saturday’s game, Julian Nagelsmann without seven of his players, due to illness or injury.

FC Köln v Bayern Munich – Head-to-Head.

Regarding their historical duels the recent form between these two sides has seen Bayern with a greater number of wins. In the last 42 meetings, they have enjoyed 28 wins, to Cologne’s five victories. Further, Bayern have been hugely successful away to Cologne of late, winning 19 matches times in the last thirteen. Their most recent encounter in this competition was August 2021, when The Reds walked away as 3-2 winners.

There is a 74.07 percent probability of a Bayern win.

Performance Report

For Cologne, Anthony Modeste contributed with
12 goals in 18 League fixtures so far, while Robert Lewandowski is a top performing player who has scored
20 goals in 18 League games this Bundesliga Season for Bayern.

Other standout players for Cologne are Mark Uth and Ellyes Skhiri with three goals and three goals respectively and for Bayern are Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry with 20 goals both.

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