Bayern Munich vs Cologne: Match Preview

As the 2025/26 Bundesliga season winds down, Bayern Munich host FC Cologne on May 16, knowing they've already wrapped up the title. Bayern sit pretty at the top with 86 points from 33 games, a whopping 16 points clear of second place. And that's after a season where they've dominated almost every step.

Bayern's recent outings show they're not slowing down much. They edged out Wolfsburg 1-0 on May 9, then shared the spoils in a 3-3 thriller against Heidenheim on May 2. It's a mixed bag, but you can't ignore their overall prowess. Cologne, on the other hand, haven't had their form spotlighted lately, so we'll focus on what we know: they're mid-table at 14th with 32 points from 33 matches, safely away from any relegation scrap.

Injuries could play a part here. Bayern will miss Serge Gnabry, David Santos Daiber, Alphonso Davies, and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye, which might thin their squad a bit. But Cologne aren't in better shape; they're without Luca Kilian, Timo Hübers, and Ragnar Ache. That defense looks shaky for the visitors.

Keep an eye on Harry Kane for Bayern—he's been unstoppable with 33 goals this season. Michael Olise has chipped in 15 goals and 19 assists, while Luis Díaz matches that goal tally with 13 assists. Over at Cologne, Saïd El Mala stands out with 12 goals, though he'll have his work cut out against Bayern's machine.

With the title in the bag, Bayern should cruise to another win. They've got the momentum and the stars to overpower a Cologne side that's just cruising through the final fixtures. Expect goals, given Bayern's attacking flair.

But let's get to the good stuff. Bayern look set to dominate, so I've got some picks that make sense based on the numbers.