The Bundesliga campaign comes to an end this weekend. The outcome of the Bundesliga title race was clear several weeks ago as Bayern Munich regained the trophy by a canter. The Bavarian club will look to end the season strongly when they host FC Koln on Saturday.
Ahead of next week’s DFB Pokal final against VfB Stuttgart, Bayern will look to gain momentum with a win against Koln. They come into Saturday’s game against Koln on the back of a narrow 1-0 win away at Wolfsburg. Die Roten have not suffered a defeat in the Bundesliga since the shock home defeat against Augsburg in January.
Meanwhile, FC Koln have secured Bundesliga football for next season. They are six points clear of the 16th position. It has been a difficult season for them, but their fans will be relieved that the club is set to stay in the Bundesliga for next season.
Team News
Bayern Munich do not have fresh injury concerns for the game against FC Koln on Saturday. The Bavarian club will be without Alphonso Davies and Serge Gnabry for this game, as both are weeks away from returning to the pitch.
Leon Goretzka and Kim Min-jae are fit for the game against FC Koln despite suffering minor knocks during the game against Wolfsburg.
Predicted Starting XI
Vincent Kompany has already confirmed that Manuel Neuer will start in the goal against Koln. Fresh from signing another new contract, Neuer will look to end the Bundesliga campaign with a clean sheet.
In the heart of defense, Kompany is expected to continue with his first-choice center-back partnership of Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah. Ahead of next week’s DFB Pokal final, it is crucial for key defenders to get some game time. Konrad Laimer will play in the right-back position, while Raphael Guerreiro will start on the left side of the defense.
Leon Goretzka is set to get his last start for Bayern in the Bundesliga. Vincent Kompany told the media on Friday that Goretzka deserves to start for his consistent performances over the last week. The former Schalke midfielder will play alongside Joshua Kimmich in the center of the park.
Nicolas Jackson may get a start on Saturday, which will potentially be his last start for Die Roten. The Senegalese forward will play as a number nine, while Harry Kane will slot in the second striker/number ten role. Luis Diaz and Michael Olise will look to round off a sensational domestic season as they will start in the wide positions.
Predicted Starting XI: Neuer; Guerreiro, Tah, Upamecano, Laimer; Kimmich, Goretzka; Diaz, Kane, Olise; Jackson
Score Prediction
Bayern Munich 4-1 FC Koln
Bayern players will be looking to end the Bundesliga campaign on a strong note and give home fans a treat to watch on Saturday. The Bavarian club will definitely score goals, but considering their recent record, a clean sheet looks unlikely.
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