Bayern Munich head to the RheinEnergieStadion for a high-stakes DFB-Pokal second-round showdown against an ambitious FC Köln side this Wednesday.
The reigning German champions arrive riding a sublime wave of form and will look to extend their record-breaking winning streak.
Bayern Munich XI vs FC Koln – Predicted lineup and team news
Bayern Munich Team News
Under Vincent Kompany’s stewardship, Bayern have been unmatched this season, claiming victory in all 13 matches played across various competitions. Their dazzling start saw them equal AC Milan’s long-standing achievement by capturing wins in each of their first 12 games, a milestone unmatched in Europe’s major leagues since the early ‘90s.
Harry Kane has been unstoppable up front, netting 20 goals in his opening 12 outings. He recently reached a century for Bayern, becoming the quickest player to score 100 goals for a club in Europe’s top five leagues this century.
Serge Gnabry is poised to make his return to action following some minor injury issues, while creative midfielder Jamal Musiala is targeting a December comeback from his lengthy layoff.
Recent big-money signing Luis Díaz has made a rapid impact since joining from Liverpool, racking up seven goals and four assists in just 12 matches. Michael Olise also stands out, having created an impressive 21 goal-scoring chances in his last six appearances.
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup
Possible Bayern Munich starting XI: Urbig; Bischof, Kim, Upamecano, Boey; Goretzka, Kimmich; Diaz, Gnabry, Olise; Jackson.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8:45pm BST on Wednesday, 29th October.
How to Watch FC Koln vs Bayern Munich?
Supporters across Germany can catch the game live on Sky Sports, which holds exclusive broadcasting rights to the DFB-Pokal.
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