Bayern München v 1. FC Köln prediction

Bundesliga · Sat, 21 Nov 2026 14:30 GMT · Allianz Arena

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:25 UK · refreshed continuously

Team pages: Bayern München · 1. FC Köln · Head-to-head

TACTIX’s free model pick for Bayern München v 1. FC Köln, Bundesliga on Sat, 21 Nov 2026 14:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Bayern München host 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga on Saturday 21 November (kick-off 14:30 UK).

The key numbers

Bayern München have scored 27 goals, the most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 8 games).

Bayern München are unbeaten in at least their last 15 matches in all competitions. 1. FC Köln are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Bayern München have scored in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

13 of Bayern München’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (87%). Both teams scored in 11 of Bayern München’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Bayern München have five wins, two draws and no defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 2.43 points per game, scoring 4.71 and conceding 1.00. Bayern München have conceded eight goals, the second-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 8 games).

10 of 1. FC Köln’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 12 of 1. FC Köln’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%). Away from home, 1. FC Köln have one win, three draws and four defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.75 points per game, scoring 1.13 and conceding 2.13. 1. FC Köln have scored nine goals, the fifth-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 8 games). 1. FC Köln have conceded 12 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 18 clubs.

Bayern München (first) and 1. FC Köln (13th) are nine points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Bayern München the stronger side, 578 rating points above 1. FC Köln (Bayern München 2008, 1. FC Köln 1430, after at least 248 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Bayern München are unbeaten in the last six meetings with 1. FC Köln, every meeting checked. The most recent meeting, on 16 May 2026, finished Bayern München 5–1 1. FC Köln.

Team news

Predicted Bayern München XI (4-2-3-1): J. Urbig, D. Upamecano, J. Stanišić, J. Tah, K. Laimer, M. Olise, T. Bischof, J. Kimmich, L. Karl, A. Pavlović, H. Kane — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Michael Olise (9.6 per match over 14 appearances, 12 goals and six assists) and Harry Kane (7.1 per match over 14 appearances, 10 goals and nine assists) have been Bayern München’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Bayern München (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Michael Olise averages 3.4 key passes per 90 over 2152 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. Harry Kane averages 3.5 shots per 90 over 2221 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted 1. FC Köln XI (4-4-2): M. Schwäbe, J. Simpson-Pusey, B. Sosa, S. Sebulonsen, J. Schmied, L. Maina, T. Krauß, Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson, P. Okon-Engstler, M. Bülter, S. El Mala — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Tom Krauß (4.2 per match over 10 appearances) and Said El Mala (3.9 per match over nine appearances, four goals and one assist) have been 1. FC Köln’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for 1. FC Köln (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Tom Krauß averages 0.8 key passes per 90 over 833 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances. Said El Mala averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 745 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 21 Nov 2026 14:30 GMT · Bundesliga · Allianz Arena
Head-to-head (last 6): Bayern München 6 · draws 0 · 1. FC Köln 0 · 3.5 goals/game
Recent form: Bayern München 3W 2D 0L · 1. FC Köln 2W 2D 1L

Bayern München v 1. FC Köln (Bundesliga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

3.25 / 1.38

Goals

against 1.5 / 1.25 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

7.38 / 5.63

Corners

against 3.88 / 5.25 · 1 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

8.38 / 5.13

Shots on target

against 4.25 / 5.13 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

1.63 / 2.13

Cards

against 1.88 / 2.25 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 3 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 3 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Bayern München for / against	Line	1. FC Köln for / against
Goals scored	3.25 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.38 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	7.38 for · 3.88 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	5.63 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	21.88 for · 11.5 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	15.13 for · 13.75 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	8.38 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	5.13 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	9.5 for · 8.5 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	10.25 for · 11.63 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	1.63 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2.13 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5

Bayern München

Bayern München Goalkeeper

Bayern München — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
M. Neuer	8	89711 min	172.2 /90	20.3 /90	00 /90
J. Urbig	7	90630 min	152.1 /90	60.9 /90	00 /90

Bayern München — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bayern München before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
M. Neuer n 8	88.9	2.2 6/4
J. Urbig n 8	90	2.3 5/4

Bayern München Defensive

Bayern München — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
J. Stanišić	13	67867 min	111.1 /90	50.5 /90	40.4 /90	363.7 /90	60.6 /90	20.2 /90
A. Davies	13	64831 min	151.6 /90	80.9 /90	10.1 /90	657 /90	30.3 /90	00 /90
D. Upamecano	12	83990 min	322.9 /90	151.4 /90	30.3 /90	686.2 /90	141.3 /90	20.2 /90
N. Brown	12	60718 min	111.4 /90	10.1 /90	20.3 /90	273.4 /90	60.8 /90	10.1 /90
K. Laimer	11	82902 min	181.8 /90	121.2 /90	20.2 /90	363.6 /90	212.1 /90	30.3 /90
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Bayern München — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bayern München before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
H. Kane n 8	84.5	0.4 3/0	0.8 4/1	—
M. Olise n 8	84.4	0.3 2/0	2.4 7/6	—
J. Stanišić n 8	72.3	0.8 4/1	0.8 3/1	—
A. Davies n 8	66.8	0.2 1/0	1.9 5/3	—
I. Saibari n 8	49	1.1 4/1	0.2 1/0	—
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Bayern München — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bayern München before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
H. Kane n 8	84.5	0.4 3/0
M. Olise n 8	84.4	1.1 5/2
J. Stanišić n 8	72.3	0.9 4/2
A. Davies n 8	66.8	1.3 6/2
I. Saibari n 8	49	1.6 6/1
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Bayern München Attacking

Bayern München — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
H. Kane	14	821153 min	100.8 /90	90.7 /90	534.1 /90	201.6 /90	282.2 /90	100.8 /90
M. Olise	14	821146 min	120.9 /90	60.5 /90	503.9 /90	302.4 /90	544.2 /90	403.1 /90
I. Saibari	13	48630 min	30.4 /90	30.4 /90	273.9 /90	111.6 /90	131.9 /90	131.9 /90
J. Kimmich	12	83996 min	00 /90	40.4 /90	111 /90	40.4 /90	211.9 /90	20.2 /90
A. Pavlović	11	75830 min	20.2 /90	10.1 /90	70.8 /90	40.4 /90	171.8 /90	60.7 /90
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Bayern München — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bayern München before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
H. Kane n 8	84.5	4.4 8/8	1.7 6/3
M. Olise n 8	84.4	3.7 8/7	2.3 6/5
J. Stanišić n 8	72.3	0.5 2/1	0.2 1/0
A. Davies n 8	66.8	1 4/2	0.3 2/0
I. Saibari n 8	49	5.1 7/7	2.3 6/3
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Bayern München — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bayern München before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
H. Kane n 8	84.5	0.8 4/2	0.9 5/2
M. Olise n 8	84.4	0.9 4/2	0.5 4/0
J. Stanišić n 8	72.3	0 0/0	0.2 1/0
A. Davies n 8	66.8	0.3 2/0	0.5 2/1
I. Saibari n 8	49	0.7 3/0	0.2 1/0
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1. FC Köln

1. FC Köln Goalkeeper

1. FC Köln — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
M. Schwäbe	10	90900 min	343.4 /90	121.2 /90	10.1 /90

1. FC Köln — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
M. Schwäbe n 8	90	3.9 6/6

1. FC Köln Defensive

1. FC Köln — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey	10	90900 min	60.6 /90	151.5 /90	40.4 /90	464.6 /90	50.5 /90	20.2 /90
L. Lochoshvili	8	87699 min	111.4 /90	70.9 /90	50.6 /90	395 /90	91.2 /90	10.1 /90
A. Castro-Montes	8	64515 min	162.8 /90	40.7 /90	00 /90	284.9 /90	30.5 /90	10.2 /90
B. Sosa	6	78467 min	122.3 /90	40.8 /90	40.8 /90	244.6 /90	30.6 /90	10.2 /90
S. Sebulonsen	6	63377 min	81.9 /90	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	215 /90	41 /90	10.2 /90
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1. FC Köln — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey n 8	90	0.4 3/0	1.3 6/3	—
M. Schwäbe n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
T. Krauß n 8	81.8	1.2 5/2	1.1 6/2	—
L. Maina n 8	76.3	0.6 3/1	1.9 6/4	—
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 8	58.1	1.5 5/3	0.4 1/1	—
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1. FC Köln — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey n 8	90	0.5 3/1
T. Krauß n 8	81.8	3.3 6/5
L. Maina n 8	76.3	1.3 4/3
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 8	58.1	1.4 4/2
S. El Mala n 8	73	0.9 5/1
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1. FC Köln Attacking

1. FC Köln — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
M. Bülter	8	81645 min	10.1 /90	20.3 /90	152.1 /90	91.3 /90	91.3 /90	30.4 /90
R. Ache	5	53267 min	10.3 /90	10.3 /90	62 /90	31 /90	51.7 /90	20.7 /90
T. Dallinga	4	42168 min	21.1 /90	00 /90	73.8 /90	42.1 /90	21.1 /90	00 /90
L. Waldschmidt	1	2222 min	00 /90	00 /90	14.1 /90	14.1 /90	14.1 /90	00 /90
M. El Mala	1	1818 min	15 /90	00 /90	15 /90	15 /90	00 /90	00 /90
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1. FC Köln — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey n 8	90	0.3 1/1	0.1 1/0
M. Schwäbe n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
T. Krauß n 8	81.8	0.6 3/1	0.1 1/0
L. Maina n 8	76.3	0.7 3/2	0.7 3/2
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 8	58.1	1 5/0	0.8 4/0
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1. FC Köln — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
M. Schwäbe n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
T. Krauß n 8	81.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
L. Maina n 8	76.3	0.3 2/0	0.3 2/0
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 8	58.1	0.4 2/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Bayern München v 1. FC Köln — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

Bayern MünchenDWWDW

Last 5: 3W 2D 0L · 3 scored / 1.2 conceded per game

1. FC KölnWLDWD

Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.6 scored / 0.6 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Bayern München 6 · 0 draws · 1. FC Köln 0 · 3.5 goals/game

2026-05-16 Bayern München 5–1 1. FC Köln
2026-01-14 1. FC Köln 1–3 Bayern München
2025-10-29 1. FC Köln 1–4 Bayern München
2024-04-13 Bayern Munich 2–0 1. FC Köln
2023-11-24 1. FC Köln 0–1 Bayern Munich
2023-05-27 1. FC Köln 1–2 Bayern Munich

League standing · 2026/27

Bayern München#1 pos18 pts8 pl+19 GD

1. FC Köln#13 pos9 pts8 pl-3 GD

Goals per game

Bayern München scored3.38

1. FC Köln scored1.13

Bayern München conceded1

1. FC Köln conceded1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Bayern München and 1. FC Köln?: In their last 6 meetings, Bayern München won 6, 1. FC Köln won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Bayern München and 1. FC Köln?: Recent form — Bayern München 3W 2D 0L; 1. FC Köln 2W 2D 1L.

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