Bayern Munich will go head-to-head against FC Koln in their final match of the season on Saturday at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern Munich vs Koln – Match preview and team news
Date: Saturday, 16th May.
Kick-off: 2:30pm BST.
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich.
Bayern Munich team news
Vincent Kompany’s newly crowned Bundesliga champions enter the final matchday of the season dealing with a few specific injury concerns ahead of their official title celebrations.
Winger Serge Gnabry is completely sidelined after suffering a torn adductor muscle in his right thigh, while left-back Alphonso Davies also misses out due to a hamstring muscle injury.
Additionally, goalkeeper Sven Ulreich remains unavailable for selection due to a persistent groin problem.
Manager Kompany has already confirmed that midfielder Leon Goretzka will start in the midfield in what is set to be his final appearance before leaving the club this summer.
Furthermore, Raphael Guerreiro is expected to rotate into the starting lineup, and Manuel Neuer will start in goal over former Köln keeper Jonas Urbig.
Q&A
What time does Bayern Munich vs Koln match start?
The match starts at 2:30pm BST on Saturday.
Where is the Bayern Munich vs Koln match being held?
The match will be held at Allianz Arena in Munich.
When is the Bayern Munich vs Koln match scheduled?
The match is scheduled for Saturday, 16th May.
What is the significance of the Bayern Munich vs Koln match?
This match is the final game of the season for both teams.
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Koln team news
The Billy Goats travel to the Allianz Arena with their top-flight survival already fully secured, allowing them to play without the intense pressure of a relegation battle.
René Wagner must navigate the season finale with several key squad absences due to an accumulation of injuries.
Striker Ragnar Ache is ruled out of the contest as he continues to recover from a lingering muscle injury, severely limiting the team’s attacking options up front.
The midfield is also weakened, as Tom Krauß misses the trip to Munich due to a knee injury.
Defensively, the team is heavily depleted with both Luca Kilian and Timo Hübers sidelined and unavailable for selection due to their respective knee problems.
Jakub Kaminski, the leading goalscorer for Koln this season, is set to start once again and support Marius Bulter up front.
Form
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich enters the final matchday in dominant form, having already secured its 35th Bundesliga title. Vincent Kompany’s side has suffered just one league defeat all season. Their recent results highlight this superiority; they bounced back from a high-scoring 3-3 draw against Heidenheim by grinding out a 1-0 away victory over Wolfsburg last weekend. Boasting a staggering 86 points from 33 games, the champions look to finish on a high.
Koln
FC Köln travels to Munich in poor form, having failed to win 12 of their last 13 league fixtures. The Billy Goats have struggled defensively, conceding at least two goals in each of their last three matches. Their most recent outings include a 2-2 draw with Union Berlin, followed by a disappointing 1-3 home defeat against Heidenheim. Despite the slump, their top-flight survival is completely secured, removing any relegation pressure.
