Bayern Munich vs FC Koln prediction: GERMANY: Bundesliga betting tips on match 2024-04-12 13:30.
[p]After a 2-2 draw in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg against Arsenal, Bayern Munich return to the grind of league action on a weekend which could finally see the confirmation of the end of their 11-year stranglehold on German football. Any other outcome is surely beyond Bayern at this stage, but a defeat here would confirm Leverkusen as champions. [/p]
[p]That would usually be unthinkable, but after dropping a two-goal lead to lose a second straight league game in the previous round against Heidenheim, it is difficult to trust the Bavarians. That’s not to mention the fact they enter this after having kept no clean sheets across their last ten league outings, meaning their attack will have to be on top form. In fact, only Hoffenheim (23 games) are enduring a longer wait for a Bundesliga clean sheet![/p]
[p]Visiting Cologne will be licking their lips at the prospect of extending Bayern’s sour streak as they enter this clash in the bottom two, but potentially one win away from rising into the relegation play-off position after a mini two-game unbeaten run (W1, D1). What is concerning though is Cologne’s tragic record against top-five opposition this season (D1, L8), with seven of those defeats coming without reply.[/p]
[p]Another area of concern for Cologne is that they have won just one of their last 15 away league games (D8, L6) and enter this one on the back of a frustrating seven-game wait for a travelling league success. The last five of those away games ended level, with the Billy Goats relinquishing leads to draw in three, although given the level of opposition, another draw would perhaps feel like a victory. [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Bayern’s Jamal Musiala enters this fresh off the back of his March Goal of the Month award for his twisting and turning goal against Freiburg, he also has two goal contributions in his last four meetings against Cologne (G1, A1). As for the visitors, former Dortmund man Steffen Tigges opened his account for the season with a late strike last weekend, meaning all six of his Cologne scoring appearances have seen both teams net. [/p]
[p]Hot streak: Bayern are enjoying their 19-match unbeaten streak against Cologne (W17, D2) – their longest active unbeaten run of Bundesliga H2Hs against a specific opponent. [/p]