Bayern Munich vs FC Cologne preview: November 20, 2026
Bayern Munich (6-3-0 W-D-L, 21 pts, 1st) host FC Cologne (2-3-4 W-D-L, 9 pts, 15th) at Allianz Arena, München on November 20, 2026 in the 2026-27 Bundesliga.
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How do Bayern Munich and FC Cologne compare heading into their match?
- Bayern Munich are 1st with 21 points from 9 matches (6-3-0 W-D-L); FC Cologne are 15th with 9 points from 9 matches (2-3-4 W-D-L).
- Bayern Munich score 3.2 (1st most of 18) and concede 1 (2nd fewest) per match. FC Cologne score 1.1 (4th fewest of 18) and concede 1.6 (7th fewest) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Bayern Munich 3.4 for and 0.8 against; FC Cologne 1.4 for and 1.4 against.
- Bayern Munich at home: 3-1-0 W-D-L in 4 (5 scored, 1 conceded per match). FC Cologne away: 0-1-3 W-D-L in 4 (0.8 scored, 2 conceded).
- Last 5 Bundesliga matches: Bayern Munich 3-2-0 W-D-L, FC Cologne 1-2-2 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 7 of 9 (78%) Bayern Munich matches and 7 of 9 (78%) FC Cologne matches; 3 or more goals in 8 of 9 (89%) and 5 of 9 (56%).
- 2 earlier stored meetings: Bayern Munich 2, FC Cologne 0, draws 0.
Bundesliga matches this season only (Bayern Munich 9, FC Cologne 9); ranks are among 18 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayern Munich | 6-3-0 | 3-2-0 (3-1.4) | 3-2-0 (1.8-1) | 3-1-0 (5-1) |
| FC Cologne | 2-3-4 | 1-2-2 (0.8-1) | 0-1-3 (0.8-2) | 2-2-1 (1.4-1.2) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Bundesliga season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Bundesliga matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Bayern Munich attack against FC Cologne defense
| Bayern Munich for | FC Cologne against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 3.2 (1st) | 1.6 (12th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 3.4 (1st) | 1.4 (12th) |
| Shots per match | 23.6 (1st) | 13.6 (14th) |
| Shots on target per match | 9.4 (1st) | 5.4 (9th) |
| Big chances per match | 6 (1st) | 2.3 (13th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 15.1 (1st) | 8.3 (15th) |
| Corners per match | 8.6 (1st) | 5.4 (8th) |
FC Cologne attack against Bayern Munich defense
| FC Cologne for | Bayern Munich against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.1 (14th) | 1 (17th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.4 (13th) | 0.8 (18th) |
| Shots per match | 15.2 (11th) | 9.6 (18th) |
| Shots on target per match | 4.9 (12th) | 3.1 (18th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.2 (12th) | 1.1 (18th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 10.1 (11th) | 6 (18th) |
| Corners per match | 5.6 (6th) | 3.3 (16th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Bayern Munich, home matches | FC Cologne, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 4 |
| Record | 3-1-0 W-D-L | 0-1-3 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 5 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1 | 2 |
| Clean sheets | 1 of 4 (25%) | 0 of 4 (0%) |
| Failed to score | 0 of 4 (0%) | 1 of 4 (25%) |
| Both teams scored | 3 of 4 (75%) | 3 of 4 (75%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 4 of 4 (100%) | 3 of 4 (75%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 4 of 4 (100%) | 2 of 4 (50%) |
Scoring patterns
| Bayern Munich | FC Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 2 of 9 (22%) | 1 of 9 (11%) |
| Failed to score | 1 of 9 (11%) | 2 of 9 (22%) |
| Both teams scored | 7 of 9 (78%) | 7 of 9 (78%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 8 of 9 (89%) | 7 of 9 (78%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 8 of 9 (89%) | 5 of 9 (56%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 6 of 9 (67%) | 2 of 9 (22%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 1.3 for, 0.1 against | 0.2 for, 0.7 against |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 1.9 for, 0.9 against | 0.9 for, 0.9 against |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Bayern Munich | FC Cologne |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.4 (1st) | 1.4 (13th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 0.8 (18th) | 1.4 (12th) |
| Shots | 23.6 (1st) | 15.2 (11th) |
| Shots, opponents | 9.6 (18th) | 13.6 (14th) |
| Shots on target | 9.4 (1st) | 4.9 (12th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 3.1 (18th) | 5.4 (9th) |
| Big chances | 6 (1st) | 2.2 (12th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 1.1 (18th) | 2.3 (13th) |
| Possession % | 65.8 (1st) | 50.5 (8th) |
| Passes | 668.7 (1st) | 453.1 (10th) |
| Passes, opponents | 341 (18th) | 446.7 (10th) |
| Corners | 8.6 (1st) | 5.6 (6th) |
| Corners, opponents | 3.3 (16th) | 5.4 (8th) |
| Fouls | 10.3 (13th) | 10.8 (9th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 8.7 (18th) | 11.4 (7th) |
| Yellow cards | 1 (17th) | 2.4 (3rd) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 1.9 (5th) | 2.4 (3rd) |
| Shots inside the box | 15.1 (1st) | 10.1 (11th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 6 (18th) | 8.3 (15th) |
| Shots outside the box | 8.4 (1st) | 5 (9th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 3.6 (17th) | 5 (9th) |
| Big chances missed | 3.8 (1st) | 1.7 (8th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 0.8 (18th) | 1.6 (10th) |
| Offsides | 2.3 (2nd) | 1.3 (15th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 1.7 (8th) | 1 (16th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 89.1 (1st) | 83.9 (4th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 77.9 (16th) | 79.8 (12th) |
| Long balls | 45.6 (16th) | 47 (14th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 50.4 (8th) | 48.9 (11th) |
| Long balls completed | 26.9 (3rd) | 21 (11th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 17.2 (18th) | 22.6 (11th) |
| Crosses | 17.3 (12th) | 19.3 (7th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 9.8 (18th) | 18.3 (8th) |
| Crosses completed | 4.6 (8th) | 4.4 (9th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 3 (16th) | 4.8 (10th) |
| Dribbles completed | 11 (2nd) | 6.9 (8th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 7.7 (6th) | 5.8 (14th) |
| Tackles | 15.1 (13th) | 15.7 (10th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 23.9 (1st) | 17.4 (7th) |
| Interceptions | 8.2 (16th) | 9.1 (13th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 12.3 (3rd) | 9.3 (13th) |
| Clearances | 16.1 (18th) | 29.4 (11th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 29.2 (9th) | 27.3 (13th) |
| Ground duels won | 34.7 (9th) | 32.9 (12th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 41.7 (1st) | 33.4 (10th) |
| Aerial duels won | 9.6 (16th) | 15.2 (10th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 8.4 (17th) | 16.9 (8th) |
| Big saves | 0.6 (15th) | 1.3 (2nd) |
| Big saves, opponents | 1 (7th) | 1.1 (6th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 18 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Bayern Munich
- Nov 7, 2026 (Bundesliga): W 2-1 at Mainz
- Nov 3, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): W 2-0 at Atlético Madrid
- Oct 31, 2026 (Bundesliga): D 2-2 vs Borussia Dortmund
- Oct 25, 2026 (Bundesliga): W 3-1 at SC Freiburg
- Oct 21, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): D 2-2 vs Arsenal
- Oct 17, 2026 (Bundesliga): W 6-1 vs RB Leipzig
FC Cologne
- Nov 8, 2026 (Bundesliga): L 1-2 vs Bayer Leverkusen
- Nov 1, 2026 (Bundesliga): D 1-1 at 1. FC Union Berlin
- Oct 24, 2026 (Bundesliga): D 0-0 vs Schalke 04
- Oct 16, 2026 (Bundesliga): L 0-1 at Eintracht Frankfurt
- Oct 11, 2026 (Bundesliga): W 2-1 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
- Sep 19, 2026 (Bundesliga): L 1-2 at Hamburg SV
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 2025-26 | Bayern Munich 5-1 FC Cologne (at Bayern Munich) |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 2025-26 | Bayern Munich 3-1 FC Cologne (at FC Cologne) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Kane | forward | 9 | 4 G, 8 A, 43 SH | 1 G, 27 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Luis Díaz | forward | 6 | 4 G, 1 A, 18 SH | 3 G, 12 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Serge Gnabry | forward | 5 | 1 G, 0 A, 8 SH | 1 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Michael Olise | midfielder | 9 | 6 G, 3 A, 40 SH | 2 G, 23 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Ismael Saibari | midfielder | 8 | 2 G, 2 A, 22 SH | 2 G, 18 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Dayot Upamecano | defender | 9 | 3 G, 0 A, 12 SH | 2 G, 9 SH |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thijs Dallinga | forward | 3 | 2 G, 0 A, 9 SH | 2 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Ragnar Ache | forward | 4 | 1 G, 0 A, 8 SH | 1 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Mikey Moore | forward | 8 | 0 G, 0 A, 16 SH | 0 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target |
| Said El Mala | midfielder | 8 | 3 G, 0 A, 32 SH | 2 G, 22 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Linton Maina | midfielder | 9 | 1 G, 2 A, 9 SH | 0 G, 5 SH | |
| Sebastian Sebulonsen | defender | 6 | 0 G, 0 A, 7 SH | 0 G, 7 SH |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Bundesliga season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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