FC Koln vs Bayern Munich Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Jan 2026

Bundesliga Betting Preview: FC Koln vs Bayern Munich

FC Koln welcome Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich to RheinEnergieSTADION, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Wednesday 14 January.

An Asian Handicap wager on Bayern Munich -1.75 at -125 means we require a win by more than two goals for a full return. Our stake will be split between -1.5 and -2.0 when they clash with Koln and we’re expecting a sizeable victory.

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FC Koln played out a 2-2 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Voith-Arena against Heidenheim. The Billy Goats recorded 45% possession and had nine shots on target, with Eric Martel and Said El Mala scoring one goal each.

Bayern Munich have won their previous two Bundesliga matches. The latest was a 8-1 home victory at Allianz Arena against Wolfsburg. Vincent Kompany's team boasted 68% possession and had nine shots on goal, with Michael Olise finding the net twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Bayern have four successive wins against Koln. In the last encounter, Bayern banked a 4-1 DFB-Pokal victory when visiting RheinEnergieSTADION. The past 10 H2H matches have included nine Bayern wins along with a single draw.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Bayern Munich	16	14	2	0	63	12	51	63:12	44
11	FC Koln	16	4	5	7	24	26	-2	24:26	17

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Koln have 1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts. Lukas Kwasniok's side have averaged 49.8% possession, 456.9 passes and 3.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.7 goals from 4.8 shots on goal, 12.4 attempts and 5.4 corners.

Said El Mala leads the way with 5 goals, with Gian-Luca Waldschmidt and Jakub Kaminski scoring 2 each. Alessio Castro-Montes is the leading assists maker with 2.

Bayern have 8 victories and 2 draws, with an average of 3.8 goals from 7.9 shots on goal and 19.3 attempts. The Bavarians have averaged 69.1% possession, 772.0 passes, 6.3 corners awarded and 2.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.9 goals from 1.7 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts.

Harry Kane has top scored with 9, followed by Michael Olise and Luis Diaz on 6 and 4. Michael Olise is top assists provider with 7, while Manuel Neuer and Jonas Urbig have collectively recorded 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

FC Koln predicted lineup (3-4-3): Marvin Schwaebe (GK), Sebastian Sebulonsen, Eric Martel, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Jan Thielmann, Tom Krauss, Denis Huseinbasic, Alessio Castro-Montes, Florian Kainz, Ragnar Ache, Jakub Kaminski.

Bayern Munich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer (GK), Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Josip Stanisic, Tom Bischof, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Michael Olise, Lennart Karl, Luis Diaz, Harry Kane.

FC Koln vs Bayern Munich Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert FC Koln vs Bayern Munich betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, corners forecast, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

Bayern Munich -1.75 can be backed at odds of -125 in the Asian Handicap betting, with our pick expected to prosper in this Bundesliga encounter and deliver a nice return.

The first port of call is to check out the Bundesliga injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key FC Koln vs Bayern Munich league stats:

• The -1.75 line has been covered by Bayern in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.75 line has been covered by Bayern in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.75 line has been covered by Bayern in 2 consecutive games.
• The +1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Koln in 2 consecutive games against Bayern.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 55.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Koln 0 - 3 Bayern

Our correct score prediction is a 3-0 win for Bayern which is available at odds of +800. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lennart Karl Under 0.5 Shots On Target -105

Lennart Karl (Bayern) has failed to record a shot on goal in three consecutive Bundesliga away matches. We can use these numbers in a beneficial way, with odds of -105 available that he doesn’t cover the Shots on Target line.

Latest Lennart Karl Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+190

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-105

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Michael Olise to Score +135

Michael Olise (Bayern) has scored at least one goal in his past two Bundesliga games. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +135.

Latest Michael Olise Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+135

First

+475

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+143

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -125

There has been under 9.5 corners in five consecutive Koln home matches. There are odds of -125 for this Total Corners wager and we think the line is too high.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Koln

Total

8.60 3.20 5.40

Home

9.60 4.70 4.90

Away

11.20 4.10 7.10

Bayern

Total

8.90 6.30 2.60

Home

10.00 6.10 3.90

Away

8.40 5.10 3.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-115

Under 9.5

-122

Koln Corners

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

+108

Bayern Corners

Over 6.5

-106

Under 6.5

-137

Most Corners

1

+410

X

+800

2

-455

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FC Koln vs Bayern Munich Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bayern Munich are convincing -417 favourites to land the spoils in this Bundesliga encounter, which means a 81% likelihood of securing a victory according to the current betting odds. FC Koln are the underdogs at +900 which implies a low percentage prospect of winning.

It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +225. Alternatively, Bayern can be backed at -172 and Koln are on offer at +575.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -179.

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Full-Time Result

1

+900

X

+550

2

-417

Half-Time Result

1

+575

X

+225

2

-172

Double Chance

1X

+265

12

-909

X2

-2000

Draw No Bet

1

+525

2

-1250

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.75

-100

2 Hcp -1.75

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+275

Over 2.5

-385

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+133

Those interested in Harry Kane to find the net anytime are able to get -200. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +240.

Harry Kane (Bayern)

First

-200

Anytime

+240

Luis Díaz (Bayern)

First

+105

Anytime

+380

Michael Olise (Bayern)

First

+135

Anytime

+475

Nicolas Jackson (Bayern)

First

+155

Anytime

+500

Lennart Karl (Bayern)

First

+190

Anytime

+550

Serge Gnabry (Bayern)

First

+200

Anytime

+600

Jamal Musiala (Bayern)

First

+200

Anytime

+700

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

First

+290

Anytime

+1050

Marius Bülter (Koln)

First

+330

Anytime

+1200

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

First

+350

Anytime

+1200

Tom Bischof (Bayern)

First

+420

Anytime

+1500

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

First

+460

Anytime

+1600

Leon Goretzka (Bayern)

First

+510

Anytime

+1700

Raphaël Guerreiro (Bayern)

First

+525

Anytime

+1700

Hiroki Ito (Bayern)

First

+550

Anytime

+2000

Jonathan Tah (Bayern)

First

+575

Anytime

+2000

Joshua Kimmich (Bayern)

First

+575

Anytime

+2000

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

First

+575

Anytime

+2000

Konrad Laimer (Bayern)

First

+600

Anytime

+2000

Dayot Upamecano (Bayern)

First

+600

Anytime

+2000

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

First

+600

Anytime

+2000

Kim Min-jae (Bayern)

First

+600

Anytime

+2000

Josip Stanisic (Bayern)

First

+600

Anytime

+2200

Sacha Boey (Bayern)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern)

First

+650

Anytime

+2200

Michael Olise (Bayern)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+143

Nicolas Jackson (Bayern)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+112

Harry Kane (Bayern)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

+102

Lennart Karl (Bayern)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-105

Jamal Musiala (Bayern)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-123

Serge Gnabry (Bayern)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-127

Jakub Kamiński (Koln)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Marius Bülter (Koln)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-192

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-208

Luis Díaz (Bayern)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-222

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-313

Tom Bischof (Bayern)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-370

Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Koln)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-455

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Leon Goretzka (Bayern)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-526

Hiroki Ito (Bayern)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Raphaël Guerreiro (Bayern)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Joshua Kimmich (Bayern)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Jonathan Tah (Bayern)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Dayot Upamecano (Bayern)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Josip Stanisic (Bayern)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Kim Min-jae (Bayern)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Konrad Laimer (Bayern)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Sacha Boey (Bayern)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Koln haven’t tasted victory at RheinEnergieSTADION in the previous three matches. The Billy Goats have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Bayern Munich are unbeaten in the last ten games on their travels. Vincent Kompany's team have racked up eight wins and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 3.50 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Bayern were 4-1 victors against Koln last time out at RheinEnergieSTADION. In the previous 6 H2H meetings at RheinEnergieSTADION, Bayern have won each and every time.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
FC Koln Home Stats		3-3-4	3.60	2.00	1.60	6	4	8	2
Bayern Munich Away Stats		8-2-0	4.30	3.50	0.80	10	0	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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