Bayern Munich vs Koln prediction, preview, team news and more

Bayern Munich will play their first home game of the new Bundesliga season when they host Koln at the Allianz Arena on Sunday.

The Bavarians came up against a strong Borussia Monchengladbach side in their opening game and had to come from behind to secure a draw.

Julian Nagelsmann’s side beat Borussia Dortmund in the Supercup on Tuesday and that will give the side a lot of confidence.

Koln, on the other hand, made full use of a raucous home crowd to beat Hertha Berlin in their opening game of the Bundesliga.

Bayern Munich vs Koln Head-to-head

Bayern Munich have dominated the fixture in recent years and have the head-to-head edge with 48 wins. Koln have won the fixture 23 times, while a further 23 games have ended as draws.

There have been a few players to turn out for both #effzeh and Bayern 👀Who else can you think of? pic.twitter.com/79mlIDFW8w
— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) August 21, 2021

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The Bavarians have not lost to Koln since a shock 3-2 defeat in 2011, and will look to continue that incredible record.

Bayern Munich form guide: D

Koln form guide: W

Bayern Munich vs Koln Team News

Bayern Munich

Julian Nagelsmann has revealed that Kingsley Coman will not play against Koln. Manuel Neuer is also a doubt, so Sven Ulreich is on standby.

🗣️ @J__Nagelsmann: "Sven is doing well. @Manuel_Neuer has not trained. It's nothing major, he just needs a rest. At the moment, I don't think he will play, but we'll keep checking every day. Today, he wasn't in training, but Sven did well."#KOEFCB pic.twitter.com/gI4CwsdmEJ
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) August 20, 2021

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Corentin Tolisso has returned for Bayern, but he is not expected to start. Lucas Hernandez, Benjamin Pavard, and Marc Roca are unavailable.

Injured: Lucas Hernandez, Benjamin Pavard, Kingsley Coman, Marc Roca

Doubtful: Manuel Neuer

Suspended: None

Koln

Sava-Arangel Cestic and Kingsley Schindler have returned to training, but are not expected to be a part of the matchday squad.

Jannes Horn is unavailable, while the duo of Marvin Schwabe and Timo Hubers are doubtful.

Injured: Jannes Horn

Doubtful: Marvin Schwabe, Timo Hubers, Sava-Arangel Cestic, Kingsley Schindler

Suspended: None

Bayern Munich vs Koln Predicted Lineups

Bayern Munich Probable XI (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer; Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano, Niklas Sule, Josip Stanisic; Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka; Leroy Sane, Thomas Muller, Serge Gnabry; Robert Lewandowski

FC Koln Probable XI (4-1-3-2): Timo Horn; Jonas Hector, Rafael Czichos, Jorge Mere, Kingsley Ehizibue; Ellyes Skhiri; Florian Kainz, Jan Thielmann, Dejan Ljubicic; Anthony Modeste, Mark Uth