FC Bayern München vs 1. FC Köln, Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Bayern München vs 1. FC Köln — Bundesliga at Allianz Arena.
- FC Bayern München 34 games · 89 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Köln 34 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Frank Willenborg
- Assistant 1 Christof Gunsch
- Assistant 2 Aarne Aarnink
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Köln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | 1. FC Köln | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Apr | Arsenal FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Apr | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | A | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | Borussia Dortmund | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | SV Darmstadt 98 | A | 5–2 | W |
| 09 Mar | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 8–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | FC Bayern München | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Mar | FC Augsburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Mar | RB Leipzig | H | 1–5 | L |
| 09 Mar | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 3–3 | D |
| 03 Mar | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Bayern München | 1. FC Köln | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #14 |
| 89 | Points | 32 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 28 / 5 / 1 | W / D / L | 7 / 11 / 16 |
| 122 | Scored | 49 |
| 36 | Conceded | 63 |
| +86 | GD | -14 |
| 2.62 | PPG | 0.94 |
| 82% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
77%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Bayern München are 1st (89 pts). 1. FC Köln are 14th (32 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Allianz Arena. Ninety minutes of football awaits between FC Bayern München and 1. FC Koln.
- 4' Jacob Christensen was booked on 4.
- 9' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Bayern München and 1. FC Koln are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 14' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Bayern München needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 19' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Timo Schultz will be considering his options from the bench.
- 24' FC Bayern München currently sit 2 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 29' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with FC Bayern München winning 100% of all matches.
- 30' Linton Maina catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 30.
- 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
- 36' A moment of madness from Sargis Adamyan on 36 minutes earns him a card. 1. FC Koln will be frustrated.
- 41' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Bayern München and 1. FC Koln are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' FC Bayern München are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Koln backline.
- 50' Kingsley Coman makes way for Jamal Musiala at the 50 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Bayern Munchen.
- 54' Gian-Luca Waldschmidt is replacing Florian Kainz for the 1. FC Koln side.
- 59' Over 59 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 61' FC Bayern Munchen make a change. Matthijs de Ligt trudges off to be replaced by Dayot Upamecano on 61 minutes.
- 62' A tactical swap from FC Bayern Munchen — Alphonso Davies on, Noussair Mazraoui off on 62 minutes.
- 65' What a moment for Raphael Guerreiro! That strike on 65 puts his side firmly in control.
- 67' Fresh legs for 1. FC Koln! Benno Schmitz comes on to replace Linton Maina.
- 72' Dejan Ljubicic is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FC Koln so far.
- 76' Faride Alidou makes way for Damion Downs at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Koln.
- 79' Time for substitution for FC Bayern Munchen. Aleksandar Pavlovic is replaced by Leon Goretzka.
- 84' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 89' FC Bayern München are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Bayern München take all three points.
Lineups
FC Bayern München Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 15
- 9
- 4
- 40
- 26
- 6
- 11
- 25
- 22
- 39
- 45
Bench
- 13
- 8
- 2
- 27
- 19
- 18
- 42
- 3
- 17
Coach
Thomas Tuchel
1. FC Köln Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 11
- 24
- 4
-
37
Linton Maina ↓ Benno Schmitz 67'
-
23
Sargis Adamyan ↓ Steffen Tigges 67'
- 7
- 22
- 1
- 29
-
40
Faride Alidou ↓ Damion Downs 76'
- 35
Bench
-
3
Dominique Heintz ↑ 76'
-
9
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt ↑ 54'
-
2
Benno Schmitz ↑ 67'
- 20
- 17
- 44
-
21
Steffen Tigges ↑ 67'
- 18
-
42
Damion Downs ↑ 76'
Coach
Timo Schultz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robert Lewandowski | 10 |
| Serge Gnabry | 7 |
| Harry Kane | 4 |
| Mark Uth | 3 |
| Ellyes Skhiri | 2 |
| Kingsley Coman | 2 |
| Thomas Muller | 2 |
| Raphael Guerreiro | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Bayern München Form
2024-04-13
FC Bayern München
2–0
1. FC Köln
W
2024-04-09
Arsenal FC
2–2
FC Bayern München
D
2024-04-06
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
3–2
FC Bayern München
L
2024-03-30
FC Bayern München
0–2
Borussia Dortmund
L
2024-03-16
SV Darmstadt 98
2–5
FC Bayern München
W
2024-03-09
FC Bayern München
8–1
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
3.51
FC Bayern München xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83
1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 79% + FC Bayern München to win 79%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Bayern München win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.34
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 3.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 4.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
Double Chance
FC Bayern München or Draw
92%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
21%
FC Bayern München or 1. FC Köln
87%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 0
9.5%
2 – 0
Actual
4 – 0
8.2%
3 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
6.8%
4 – 1
6.7%
5 – 0
5.7%
1 – 0
4.8%
5 – 1
4.8%
1 – 1
4.5%
6 – 0
3.4%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Bayern München
| Handicap | FC Bayern München covers | Push | 1. FC Köln covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| -2 | 49% | 20% | 31% |
| -1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| -1 | 69% | 16% | 16% |
| -0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +0.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +1 | 95% | 4% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Bayern München keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
4%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

