Prediction for match 1.FC Köln — Bayern

Who is the favorite in the Köln vs Bayern match?

On October 29, 2025, Köln will face Bayern in the DFB Pokal. According to the 1X2 odds, Bayern is the clear favorite: their victory is offered at 1.25 with a probability of 75.90%. A draw is set at odds of 7.00 (13.55%), while a win for Köln is at 9.00 (10.54%). This reflects the significant difference in the current capabilities of the teams and the expectations for the outcome of the match.

Team results and statistics

In the last 5 matches, Köln has an average scoring rate of 0.8 goals per game, conceding 1.4, with a total of 2.2 goals per match. The team averages 5.2 corners, 1.6 yellow cards, and commits 8.8 fouls per game. Recently, Köln played against Borussia Dortmund (0-1, 25.10.2025) and Augsburg (1-1, 18.10.2025). During the same period, Bayern scores an average of 3.4 goals, concedes 0.4, with a total of 3.8. In their latest matches, Bayern defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach (3-0, 25.10.2025) and Brugge (4-0, 22.10.2025). In head-to-head encounters, Bayern has won three of the last five matches against Köln: 2-0 (13.04.2024), 1-0 (24.11.2023), 2-1 (27.05.2023); there was one draw (1-1, 24.01.2023), and once Köln lost heavily (0-4, 15.01.2022).

How many goals to expect?

In the last five matches, Köln played over 2.5 goals twice and under three times; Bayern's all five matches ended with over 2.5 goals. The average figures for the series are 2.2 goals per game for Köln and 3.8 for Bayern. In the first half, Köln went over 1.5 goals twice, Bayern three times out of five. In the second half, Köln had only one match over 1.5, Bayern had two. Regarding intervals, Köln most frequently scores between 0-15, 31-45, and 76-90 minutes (33% each), and concedes mainly between 16-30 minutes (60%). Bayern scores most frequently in three segments: 0-15, 31-45, and 76-90 (25% each), and concedes evenly in the final stages of the second half (61-90 min).

Corners in the match

On average, Köln has 5.2 corners over 5 matches, Bayern has 6. In a series of five games, Köln surpassed the 9.5 corners total four times, Bayern only once. The odds for total corners are: over 10.5 at 2.10, under 10.5 at 1.67. Bayern's victory in corners is rated at 1.20.