Saturday 27/09/2014, 16:30, Germany Bundesliga, Round 6, Koln vs Bayern Munchen
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Koln has managed to keep a clean sheet in two home games so far, but this is the most difficult match they are probably going to play all season. Bayern Munchen comes to town and the reigning champions have returned to the top of the standings, with a narrow advantage over the past. They try to consolidate that lead and as a result will field an aggressive starting formation, in an attempt of boxing in the hosts.
Koln vs Bayern Munchen Odds
Koln 7.50, Draw 5.50, Bayern Munchen 1.35
Koln vs Bayern Munchen Tips
Bayern Munchen had a relatively slow start this season and trailed leading Leverkusen, but eventually they closed the gap and are back in command. The Champions League campaign has begun and they have some difficult games ahead, but so far things seem to be going their way. The Germans won against Manchester City and prepare for a difficult trip to Moscow games local team CSKA.
This doesn't mean that Guardiola is going to keep his key players on the bench, but if his team takes an early lead, some of them might be replaced. The starting formation seems to be overly aggressive with four offensive players and in the previous round this set up delivered expected results, as Bayern Munchen scored four goals.
Koln prepares for another 90 minutes siege and they can only hope that their defenses will last long enough to wear out the visitors. They managed to keep a clean sheet in six consecutive games and could've earned another point on the road at Hannover. Unfortunately for them, they allowed a goal in the first five minutes of the game and their inability to win uphill battles was self-evident.
Four defenders, five midfielders and the Japanese striker Osako is what the hosts plan on using tonight, a virtually unchanged starting formation. Of all German teams, they are by far the least effective upfront, with just two goals scored this season, but on the other hand they allowed a single goal in five games.
Key Facts
- Koln has the best defensive in Bundesliga and they will bet everything on this card, while taking no chances upfront.
- Koln lost the most recent home game against Bayern Munchen, but won the match before that by 3-2
Koln vs Bayern Munchen Prediction
Koln is clearly the underdog tonight but that is why bookmakers are so generous when offering odds of 1.80 for the hosts to cover the 1.5 goals spread. This is probably going to be a one-sided game, with the reigning champions on the offensive, but value is definitely with the home team.
Bet: Koln +1.5 goals @ 1.80 with Pinnacle Sports
