Prediction FC Köln vs FC Bayern München 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the DFB Pokal on 29/10/2025

Match preview: pace, pressure and a heavyweight favourite

RheinEnergieStadion will host a classic David vs Goliath feel in the second round of the DFB Pokal as FC Köln welcome a red-hot FC Bayern München on 29/10/2025. The backdrop is clear: Köln arrive having suffered a narrow defeat to Borussia Dortmund last weekend and are carrying mixed results through October, while Bayern travel with an imperious ten-game winning run. The numbers and recent reports paint a story of momentum heavily in favour of the visitors, and referee Tobias Welz will oversee what promises to be a combative cup tie under the Cologne floodlights.

Form and recent meetings: momentum swings and telling statistics

FC Köln’s recent string reads like a club battling for consistency — two wins, a draw and three defeats visible in the compact report — with goalkeeper Marvin Schwäbe singled out as the best performer in their most recent outing against Dortmund. That said, the home side will be acutely aware that their attack has shown flashes but not the sustained cutting edge required to topple Bayern. On the other bench, FC Bayern München arrive on the crest of a wave: victories in five straight Bundesliga and cup-involved fixtures, including a 3-0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach where Joshua Kimmich earned acclaim as the match’s standout performer. Bayern’s clinical forward showing — reflected in higher shots, more attempts inside the box and a recent 4-0 and 5-1 scoreline in other fixtures — establishes them as overwhelming favourites.

Tactical and statistical clues: where the game could be decided

Statistical snapshots underline the gap. Bayern’s averages show a heavier attacking footprint and better shot quality, while Köln will hope that home crowd energy and familiarity with the RheinEnergieStadion can blunt that pressure. Historically, the last recorded meeting in the Bundesliga ended 2-0 to Bayern, suggesting a psychological edge as well. Expect Bayern to control possession, probe wide and punish spaces left by Köln when they commit forward. Köln will need a disciplined defensive block and set-piece nous to create a surprise.

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Betting suggestion: Back FC Bayern München to win (1X2 market). Bayern’s ten-game winning streak, the bookmaker’s short price of 1.22 and superior attacking metrics make the away victory the clearest value play from the available markets.