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by Thobelani Moyo in DFB Pokal Predictions
FC Cologne are set to host Bayern Munich at RheinEnergieStadion in the second round of the DFB Pokal. This is the first time in 22 years that these sides have crossed paths in this competition. Who will come out on top? Here's our match prediction.
FC Cologne's performance in the 2025-26 Bundesliga has been a rollercoaster, recording three wins, three losses, and two draws from their last eight games. This currently sees them in eighth place and two points behind the European football spot.
In their recent match, Lukas Kwasniok's men suffered a 1-0 away defeat against Borussia Dortmund, extending their winless run to two games.
The Billy Goats now turn their attention to the DFB Pokal. In the first round, they beat Regensburg 2-1 on the road.
Bayern Munich might not be the reigning champions in the DFB Pokal, but no side has come close to matching their record 20 titles in this competition. However, it has been five years since the German giant last lifted the trophy.
The Bavarian giants began the competition with an unconvincing 3-2 away win against Wehen, progressing to the next round.
One should bear in mind that Vincent Kompany's charges have been ruthless this season, recording 13 consecutive matches across all competitions. Their recent match was a 3-0 away thrashing of Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga.
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The Best Betting Odds for Köln v Bayern Munich Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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9.5 | 7 | 1.22 |
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10 | 6 | 1.22 |
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10 | 6 | 1.25 |
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10 | 6.5 | 1.22 |
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5.75 | 4.6 | 1.36 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Köln and Bayern Munich?
Our prediction for the Köln vs Bayern Munich match is: Bayern Munich -1.5 Asian Handicap.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 29/10/2025 between Köln and Bayern Munich in DFB Pokal :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 23.48% for a win of Köln against Bayern Munich with odds of 10 at Betfred.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Köln vs Bayern Munich is 9.98% with odds of 7 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 66.54% chance ⭐ for a win of Bayern Munich vs Köln with odds of 1.36 at Ladbrokes.
Köln vs Bayern Munich Form
Köln and Bayern Munich Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
18 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
3 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
28 Sept 2025 - Bundesliga
20 Sept 2025 - Bundesliga
13 Sept 2025 - Bundesliga
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
28 Sept 2025 - Bundesliga
31 Aug 2025 - Bundesliga
9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
18 May 2025 - 2. Bundesliga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
3 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
20 Sept 2025 - Bundesliga
13 Sept 2025 - Bundesliga
3 Sept 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
24 Aug 2025 - Bundesliga
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
22 Oct 2025 - Champions League
18 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
4 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
30 Sept 2025 - Champions League
26 Sept 2025 - Bundesliga
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Oct 2025 - Champions League
18 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
26 Sept 2025 - Bundesliga
17 Sept 2025 - Champions League
13 Sept 2025 - Bundesliga
22 Aug 2025 - Bundesliga
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
4 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
30 Sept 2025 - Champions League
20 Sept 2025 - Bundesliga
30 Aug 2025 - Bundesliga
27 Aug 2025 - DFB Pokal
Köln vs Bayern Munich Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
17 %
83 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
13 Apr 2024 - Bundesliga
24 Nov 2023 - Bundesliga
27 May 2023 - Bundesliga
24 Jan 2023 - Bundesliga
15 Jan 2022 - Bundesliga
22 Aug 2021 - Bundesliga
Köln vs Bayern Munich last Lineups
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
L. Kilian
R. van den Berg
MidfielderJ. Thielmann
H. Ito
MidfielderJ. Musiala
A. Davies
Most goals and assists
Köln
Bayern Munich
S. El Mala
(3 Goals)
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J. Kaminski
(3 Goals)
H. Kane
(19 Goals)
M. Bulter
(3 Assists)
M. Olise
(5 Assists)
Köln - Bayern Munich Key Points
- FC Cologne have won just one of their last six matches.
- Bayern Munich are currently on a 13-match winning streak across all competitions.
- Bayern Munich have covered the -1.5 asian handicap spread in each of their last four away matches across all competitions.
- Bayern Munich have covered the -1.5 asian handicap spread in eight of their last nine matches across all competitions.
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Our Köln vs Bayern Munich Prediction
Cologne are faced with an arduous task in this upcoming clash in their bid to avoid elimination from the DFB Pokal. They face Bayern Munich, a side that has condemned them to defeat in 18 of their last 20 competitive matches.
Bayern Munich are on another level this season. In fact, they are unstoppable, winning each of their last 13 matches. Notably, they have won ten consecutive away matches against Cologne. They covered the asian handicap spread in six of those outings. That said, expect the same trend here. Our FC Cologne vs Bayern Munich prediction: Bayern Munich -1.5 Asian Handicap.
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