FC Koln v Bayern Munich

FC Koln vs Bayern Munich Preview

This weekend marks the final games being played in the German Bundesliga and features this upcoming clash between FC Koln and Bayern Munich at the RheinEnergieStadion and although the hosts sit in a mid-table position, this encounter is a ‘must-win' fixture for visitors, Bayern Munich, with the Bundesliga title on the line.

Looking at Koln first and the hosts have made a pretty decent fist of things in this season's campaign as they sit in 10th place, eight points adrift of the European spots but a significant 10 points above the relegation play-off spot, so Steffan Baumgart's side will be satisfied with how this season has gone.

Following a poor sequence of results that saw Koln fail to win any of their five games played from mid-February through to mid-March (including four defeats), Koln have since staged an impressive recovery as they have lost just one of their subsequent eight games, picking up four wins in the process.

However, the bulk of Koln's recent successes have been achieved away from home while on home soil, the hosts have won just one of their last six games so the goals market may appeal here, especially as 11 of Koln's 16 home games have resulted in Under 3.5 goals.

Bayern Munich surrendered top spot in the Bundesliga over the weekend when they were dealt a surprise 3-1 loss at home to RB Leipzig and this devastating result was made even worse by the fact that title rivals, Borussia Dortmund, registered a comprehensive 3-0 win away at Augsburg the following day!

Bayern Munich now face the unprecedented task of overhauling the top club in order to pick up another domestic top flight title but the visitors will have to do it the hard way as they not only trail the league leaders, Dortmund, by two points but they face a tricky trip to Koln on the final day of the season.

Bayern had seemingly been cruising to yet another league title as they'd previously posted three wins on the trot by way of victories over Hertha Berlin, Werder Bremen and Schalke, the latter being a comprehensive 6-0 thrashing of their opponents.

Recent results away from home suggest this may be a tougher task than many anticipate as Bayern Munich have won three and lost three of their last six outings on the road.

FC Koln v Bayern Munich Verdict

Koln have improved of late in the German top flight and this may prevent a free-scoring Bayern Munich from having it all their own way, while Bayern have struggled for consistency on the road - this fixture may therefore not be the goal-fest that many anticipate here.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 3.5 goals @ 2.10

Other side bets worth considering:

Bayern Munich win & Under 3.5 goals @ 3.10

Correct score: Bayern Munich 1-0 @ 15.00