FC Koln vs Bayern München prediction 14.01.2026 | Bundesliga

Köln’s recent Bundesliga form has been inconsistent. In their last six league matches, they have recorded one win, two draws and three defeats, including back-to-back losses against Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin on the final matchdays of 2025. Their return to Bundesliga action after the winter break has been slightly more positive, however, as they came from behind twice against FC Heidenheim to earn a 2-2 draw. It was Köln’s only third point from their last seven league fixtures, although they remain relatively comfortable, sitting five positions above the relegation zone.

Offensively, their output has been modest relative to Bayern, and key attackers such as El Mala and Kaminski have led the scoring charts with a handful of goals each. However, Köln’s squad depth has been tested by injuries and fitness doubts, with players like Luca Kilian, Timo Hübers, Joël Schmied and Dominique Heintz all questionable or sidelined due to various injuries and fitness issues. These defensive absences amplify Cologne’s vulnerability against potent opposition.

Bayern continue to set the Bundesliga pace with a dominant 2025/26 campaign. They lead the league unbeaten, and recent form under Vincent Kompany includes a staggering 8-1 victory over VfL Wolfsburg immediately following the winter break, extending their advantage at the top of the table. In the Bundesliga this season, Bayern have scored around 3.8 goals per game while conceding fewer than one per fixture, highlighting their offensive potency and relative defensive solidity. Away from home, they have won 6 of 7 matches, scoring freely and conceding infrequently.

Individually, Harry Kane has been a focal point in attack with 20 league goals, while Michael Olise continues to influence games with goals and assists (9 goals and 9 assists in 16 Bundesliga appearances. Bayern’s squad news is nuanced: midfielder Joshua Kimmich is expected to miss this fixture due to an ankle injury, and Jamal Musiala will also be unavailable as he continues recovery. Yet, Bayern’s depth has reduced the negative impact of such losses, and young midfield options have stepped in without significantly blunting their attacking threat.