Bayern Munich hosts FC Cologne on Tuesday, and this is going to provide a great soccer betting opportunity. These two soccer teams appear to be very far apart when it comes to how the season has gone, but soccer matches can always play out differently.
There are some great ways to make soccer picks, and you are going to see a wide range of betting odds available for this matchup. These two teams have actually played some tight games in recent matchups, and that could make for a great battle in this game.
Here is some key information that can help when making a Bayern Munich vs Cologne prediction.
Bayern Munich vs. FC Cologne Information
Bayern Munich vs FC Cologne
Location of the game: Allianz Arena. Munchen, Germany
Date: Tuesday, January 24. 2:30 PM EST.
How to watch: ESPN+
Recent Scores
When looking to make Bayern Munich vs FC Cologne picks, it is important to look back at how each team has performed in recent games. You are going to see a pretty big difference in how the teams have fared over the last few games, and that could impact how this game plays out.
Bayern Munich has four wins and a draw in their last five matches. They are clearly coming into this game with some momentum.
FC Cologne has just one win in their last five matches, but they also have a draw as well. Taking a look at the Bundesliga table is also important when betting on today’s soccer matches.
Bayern Munich is currently at the top of the Bundesliga table as they have picked up 35 points on the year. You have to look pretty far down the list to find FC Cologne, as they are currently in 11th place on the table.
Bayern Munich vs. FC Cologne Analysis
When making a Bayern Munich vs Cologne prediction, you need to look at how teams are going to approach this game. The team that is able to establish its identity usually takes control in a soccer game, and it’s hard to see that being FC Cologne in this one.
Bayern Munich is not only the best complete team in the German Bundesliga, but they are also the highest-scoring team in the league. Bayern Munich has scored 50 total goals in league play, and they have also allowed just 14 of them.
Jamal Musiala is leading the team with nine goals this season, and Serge Gnabry is next on the team with eight goals. There are so many offensive weapons for this team, and they are able to take chances because they are great at defending their own goal.
FC Cologne is going to be searching for some offense in this game, but defending their own net might be a bigger concern. FC Cologne has a -2 goal differential in league play, as they have given up 30 goals while scoring 28 goals.
Florian Kainz is going to need to have a huge night on offense for FC Cologne if this team is going to have any chance at coming up with a win in this one. It’s going to take some interesting set pieces for FC Cologne to try and find a way to pick up the win.
Odds Breakdown
Bayern Munich
Moneyline: -500
Spread: -2.5 (+125)
Over/Under: Over 3.5 (-145)
FC Cologne
Moneyline: +1050
Spread: +2.5 (-155)
Over/Under: Under 3.5 (+115)
Bayern Munich vs. FC Cologne Betting Pick and Prediction
There are a number of different ways to make a Bayern Munich vs Cologne prediction, but you are going to want to bet on the spread and the over/under for this game. There just isn’t a ton of value in the Bayern Munich betting moneyline odds, and looking at the spread is the way to go.
You are going to get some good value by making these two bets, and you should expect Bayern Munich to cruise to a win in a high-scoring affair.
Pick 1: Bayern Munich -2.5 (+125)
Pick 2: Over 3.5 (-145)
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