FC Koln vs Bayern Munich prediction 24.11.2023

• Competition: Bundesliga
• Date: Friday, 24th November 2023
• Kickoff: 19:30 UK / 20:30 CET
• Venue: RheinEnergieStadion (Cologne)

After their return to the Bundesliga in the 2019/20 season, FC Koln have mostly found themselves in the lower echelon of the league’s standings. They only had one significant season in 2021/22, where they secured the 7th spot. Currently, in a disastrous run of form, the Goats are languishing at 17th with a meager six points from their first 11 matches. Their performance in the DFB Pokal also left much to be desired, with a disappointing exit in the 1/16 Finals at the hands of Kaiserslautern.

It would be a gross understatement to say that Bayern Munich has dominated German football for many years. The Bavarians clinched the last 11 league titles, narrowly avoiding a second-place finish last year. With a stroke of luck, their incredible winning streak continues unabated. This year’s aim remains unchanged &— to secure another victory. However, they did experience a shock defeat to Saarbrucken in the Cup, but apart from that, their performance has been stellar. As it stands, they’ve already secured a spot in the next phase of the Champions League after just four rounds, bagging the maximum 12 points. In the Bundesliga, they are currently in the second spot, trailing the league leader Bayer Leverkusen by a mere two points.

FC Koln vs Bayern Munich pick: Bayern Munich to win and cover the -1.5 AH spread

FC Koln’s performance this season has been markedly poor, with losses in seven out of 11 Bundesliga matches. Their offensive record is the lowest in the league, having only scored nine goals in 11 rounds, averaging 0.82 per game. The upcoming match, against the league’s best defense, presents a significant challenge for them, especially in terms of scoring. Before the international break, they narrowly escaped defeat in games against Bochum and Augsburg, managing to draw at 1:1 in both matches. Despite avoiding losses in these previous two games, there’s no visible improvement in their gameplay.

Bayern Munich has been victorious in eight out of their last nine matches, with their only loss coming against Saarbrucken in the Cup. Apart from this unexpected Cup defeat, Bayern’s performance has been outstanding in the rest of their matches. In this nine-game series, they have managed to score 29 goals, averaging 3.62 per game. Their performance on the road has been exceptional, securing victories in seven out of nine matches across all competitions. Furthermore, they won five of these seven matches by a margin of two or more goals.

Bayern Munich has traditionally outplayed FC Koln, securing victories in ten out of the last 11 head-to-head games, excluding friendlies. The last time FC Koln triumphed over Bayern was in February 2011. Given their superior form and team strength, it would be a significant shock if Bayern Munich does not secure a comfortable win.