Bayern Munich is officially off to the best start in European history. After 13 consecutive wins, each upcoming match will become tenser as the streak becomes a target for opponents. Since winning consecutive DFB-Pokal titles in 2019 and 2020, Bayern has gone 2-3 in the second round of the domestic knockout tournament.
In recent years, Bayern has held a dominant advantage over Köln, winning 18 of the last 20 encounters. The other two matches ended in 1-1 draws.
Köln earned promotion back to the top flight this season after winning the second division title in 2024/25. Köln is currently sitting in eighth place with a record of 3W-2D-3L.
Odds: Bayern (-400), Draw (+550), Köln (+750)
Prediction: Bayern wins 3-1. This will be Bayern’s toughest match of the season. Tired legs and a gritty opponent on the road will test Bayern. Köln will score first off a set piece, setting the stadium on fire. Right before halftime, Michael Olise will earn a penalty kick and Harry Kane will do his thing to start a new scoring streak. Sacha Boey will be the unlikely hero by scoring the game winner in 63rd minute off a double deflection. The game will stay tight until Lennart Karl scores a stoppage time stunner to send the crowd home in tears.
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Location: RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne, Germany
Date: Wednesday, October 29nd, 2025
Time: 8:45pm local time (3:45pm EST)
Check out our beginners thread if you have any more questions. That’s about it. Auf geht’s!
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