Bayern Munich hosts 1. FC Köln with the belt on the line
Bayern Munich puts their lineal championship belt on the line when they host 1. FC Köln on 2026-11-20. The belt has changed hands based purely on results since the league's first game, with no committees involved. Bayern Munich have defended the belt 14 times in this reign and will look to extend that run against a Köln side they've dominated recently.
Worth watching
- Bayern Munich's recent 7–0 victory over Union Berlin showcases their attacking form heading into this belt defense
- 1. FC Köln seeking revenge after their 1–5 loss to Bayern Munich earlier this season
- Bayern Munich have won their last 2 games while Köln have lost their last 1 game
The numbers
Bayern Munich enter with a 3-0-1 record this season compared to Köln's 1-2-1 mark. The sides met earlier this season with Bayern winning 5–1, and Bayern hold a commanding 55-23-24 edge in the all-time series across 102 games. Our Elo model makes Bayern Munich a clear favorite in this matchup.
Bayern Munich have won their last 2 games and sit at 3-0-1 on the season, while Köln have lost their last 1 game and stand at 1-2-1. The recent head-to-head history heavily favors Bayern, including a 5–1 victory when these teams last met. With the Elo model making Bayern a clear favorite and the belt holder showing strong form after their 7–0 win over Union Berlin, expect Bayern to successfully defend the belt at home. Köln have held the belt 28 times before, but they'll need to overcome significant historical and current form disadvantages to claim it here.
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