Koln vs Bayern Munich - Bundesliga: TV channel, team news, lineups and prediction
- Bayern travel to Koln in the first Bundesliga game after the international break
- Tuchel's side are aiming to keep pace with Bayer Leverkusen at the summit of the table
- Koln will need to be at their best to get anything from Bayern's visit
Bayern Munich are aiming to keep pace with Bayer Leverkusen at the top of the Bundesliga table when the German top flight returns this Friday.
Following the international break, Thomas Tuchel's side will make the trip to struggling Koln as they look to keep the pressure on Xabi Alonso's table-toppers. Harry Kane will be confident of adding to his sensational goal tally - the England captain having netted a staggering 17 in 11 Bundesliga matches.
Of course, Bayern have fond memories of the RheinEnergieStadion, winning there on the final day of last season to pip Borussia Dortmund to the Meisterschale in dramatic circumstances. Jamal Musiala's 89th minute strike will live long in the memory in Bavaria.
Koln's rather shaky backline won't be relishing the visit of Bayern's in-form talisman Kane, the 17th-placed side sitting on just six points despite back-to-back draws. The strugglers' flat-capped coach Steffen Baumgart will want to avoid a hiding on Friday night as pressure continues to mount on the 51-year-old.
Here is all you need to know about Koln vs Bayern Munich.
When does Koln vs Bayern Munich kick-off?
- Location: Cologne, Germany
- Stadium: RheinEnergieStadion
- Date: Friday 24 November
- Kick-off Time: 19:30 GMT / 14:30 ET / 11:30 PT
- Referee:Β TBC
- VAR: TBC
Koln vs Bayern Munich H2H record (last five games)
- Koln: 0 wins
- Bayern Munich: 4 wins
- Draws: 1
Current form (all competitions)
- Koln: DDLLW
- Bayern Munich: WWWLW
How to watch Koln vs Bayern Munich on TV and live stream
Country | TV channel / live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Sky Sports Mix, Sky Go Extra |
United States | ESPN+ |
Canada | DAZN Canada |
Koln confirmed lineup vs Bayern Munich
Koln confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Schwabe; Carstensen, Hubers, Kilian, Chabo; Ljubicic, Martel; Thielmann, Kainz, Main; Selke.
Bayern Munich confirmed lineup vs Koln
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Bayern Munich confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Mazraoui; Kimmich, Goretzka; Sane, Choupo-Moting, Coman; Kane.
Koln vs Bayern Munich score prediction
Bayern have hit their stride after a mediocre start to the season by their own lofty standards and that spells trouble for struggling Koln. Friday's hosts haven't been as bad as their results suggest and are currently massively underperforming their expected goals, but Tuchel's side should swat them aside regardless.
Koln are conceding an average of over two goals per game at present, with Kane licking his lips ahead of his trip to the RheinEnergieStadion.
Fatigue in the legs of the Bayern players after their international excursions offers Koln a glimmer of hope, but it should be another three points for Bayern as they chase Leverkusen at the top of the Bundesliga table.
Prediction: Koln 0-2 Bayern Munich
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