Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(52) 38 Goals 64 (92)
(39) 27 Assists 47 (72)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 7 (6.7)
30 Average Age 30.4
185.2 Average Height (cm) 183.8
(0.8) 1.2 Shots pg 1.3 (1.2)
(51%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 51% (52%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.9 (0.7)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

FC Koln
Bayern
Player Reason Status Rating
Kingsley Schindler Doubtful 6.25
Timo Horn Doubtful 6.56
Jorge Meré Doubtful 6.41
Sebastian Andersson Doubtful 6.38
Ellyes Skhiri Out 6.98
Player Reason Status Rating
Alphonso Davies Out 7.31
Manuel Neuer Doubtful 6.74
Dayot Upamecano Doubtful 6.98
Omar Richards Doubtful 6.54
Corentin Tolisso Doubtful 6.72
Lucas Hernández Doubtful 6.94
Tanguy Nianzou Doubtful 6.52
Kingsley Coman Doubtful 7.13
Leroy Sané Doubtful 7.17
Niklas Süle Doubtful 6.81
Leon Goretzka Doubtful 7.08
Josip Stanisic Doubtful 6.59
Eric Choupo-Moting Out 6.49
Bouna Sarr Out 6.46

Team News

FC Koln
Bayern
  • Goalkeeper Timo Horn is unwell, so Marvin Schwäbe is set to continue between the sticks. Defender Jorge Mere is also feeling under the weather.
  • Kingsley Schindler and Sebastian Andersson both could return to contention after the flu, while Ellyes Skhiri is away on international duty in the Africa Cup of Nations with Tunisia.
  • Apart from Lucas Hernandez, all the other COVID positive players have left quarantine. So Kingsley Coman, Corentin Tolisso, Omar Richards, Tanguy Nianzou, Leroy Sane, Dayot Upamecano and Manuel Neuer and Corentin Tolisso could all return to the squad after COVID.
  • Bouna Sarr and Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting are both at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Leon Goretka is struggling with a knee injury and Josip Stanisic is still nursing a thigh injury.
  • Alphonso Davies is ruled out for the foreseeable future after mild myocarditis was detected following his bout of COVID-19.

Prediction

  • Despite a surprise home defeat to Gladbach, Bayern Munich are still six points clear. They have set a new Bundesliga record by scoring in 65 straight matches.
  • Koln survived relegation by the skin of their teeth last season but are much improved this term with top goalscorer Anthony Modeste leading the way with 12 goals, including an amazing nine headers.
  • Robert Lewandowski will fancy his chances of adding a couple more to his tally of 20 league goals for the season.
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