FC Koln vs Bayern Munich Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | DFB-Pokal 2025-26

The Bavarians are on a three-match winning streak against Die Geißböcke.

FC Cologne are all set to lock horns with Bayern Munich in the second round of the 2025-26 DFB-Pokal. This is going to be an entertaining contest between these clubs, which will take place at the RheinEnergieSTADION.

FC Koln are coming in after facing a defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund in their last German league contest. They almost restricted BVB, but conceded a late goal and lost three points. Die Geißböcke will be at home, and they are going to be using it to their advantage.

The Vincent Kompany-led Bayern Munich are in flying form. Despite being away from home, they will be fully confident for their upcoming DFB-Pokal contest.

They are coming in after securing a dominating win against Borussia Monchengladbach. The Bavarians will now be looking to continue their form.

Kick-off:

• Location: Cologne, Germany
• Stadium: RheinEnergieSTADION
• Date: Thursday, October 30
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Oct 29; 07:45 p.m. GMT/ 03:45 p.m. ET/ 12:45 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Tobias Welz
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

FC Cologne: L-L-W-D-L

Bayern Munich: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Ragner Ache (FC Cologne)

Ragner Ache will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Bavarians. The 27-year-old is yet to score a goal for FC Cologne this season, but has helped his side in creating some innovative plays. Ache is keen on finding the net in the upcoming German cup match.

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

Harry Kane is going to create issues for the opponent’s defence in the upcoming fixture. The Englishman failed to score a goal in the previous fixture for Bayern Munich, but he has been in top form and has helped his side on many occasions in the attacking front. Kane has scored five goals in the last five fixtures for the Bavarians.

Match Facts

• Bayern München haven’t lost to FC Köln in their last six meetings.
• The Bavarians are on a 16-match winning streak.
• Die Geißböcke have only won one of their last five matches.

FC Cologne vs Bayern Munich: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bayern Munich to win
• Harry Kane to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

FC Koln will miss out on the services of Jan Thielmann, Luca Kilian, Rav van den Berg and Timo Hubers as they are injured. Cenk Ozkacar might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito are injured. Hence, they will not be in action for Bayern Munich.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 36

Cologne won: 4

Bayern Munich won: 23

Draws: 9

Predicted Lineups

FC Cologne predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Schwäbe (GK); Hubers, Martel, Heintz; Sebulonsen, Jóhannesson, Huseinbasic, Lund; Bulter, Kaminski; Ache

Bayern Munich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Urbig (GK); Boey, Upemanco, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Kane, Diaz; Jackson

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs need a win here and are going to come up with an interesting contest. Bayern Munich are likely to come out on top against FC Koln in their upcoming DFB Pokal clash.

Prediction: Cologne 0-4 Bayern Munich

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