Mansion Sports – An exciting match will once again take place in Bundesliga 2025/2026 matchday 17 as Bayern Munich travel to face FC Koln.

This match is scheduled to be held at the RheinEnergieSTADION on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, at 20:30 local time.

A victory for Bayern Munich over hosts FC Koln at the RheinEnergieSTADION on Wednesday would further strengthen their grip at the top of the Bundesliga standings.

Vincent Kompany’s side extended their lead at the top of the table to 11 points after a dominant 8–1 victory over Wolfsburg on Sunday, collecting 44 points and leaving Koln far behind in 11th place with just 17 points.

Before the match begins, let us review Mansion Sports’ recommendations on where to watch Koln vs Bayern Munich January 2026 so you do not miss any of the action.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

FC Koln

FC Koln had to settle for a 2–2 draw against 17th-placed Heidenheim on Saturday, a result that extended their winless run to seven matches, although it marked the first time they avoided defeat in their last three games.

The Billy Goats have now conceded goals in each of their last 11 matches and have failed to score in two of their previous three Bundesliga fixtures.

Only five points separate Koln from St Pauli in 16th place, the relegation play-off zone, and Koln have also played one more match than two of the seven teams below them.

Lukas Kwasniok’s side previously faced Bayern in the DFB-Pokal in October at home and suffered a 4–1 defeat against the Bundesliga champions.

A loss on Wednesday would represent their 19th defeat in 21 meetings with Bayern.

Koln’s record at the RheinEnergieSTADION this season has also been unconvincing, as they have managed just two wins from eight home matches, suffering four defeats.

Koln will definitely be without midfielder Eric Martel, who is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards, meaning Denis Huseinbasic and Isak Bergmann Johannesson are expected to fill the double pivot roles.

Luca Kilian is close to returning from a knee injury, but Wednesday’s match comes too soon, so Sebastian Sebulonsen, Tom Krauss, and Jahmai Simpson-Pusey are likely to fill the central defensive positions.

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich were only leading 2–1 at half-time against Wolfsburg, but their second-half performance was ruthless as they scored six goals from eight shots on target.

Vincent Kompany’s side have now scored 17 goals in their last four matches and have managed to score at least three goals in 20 of their 26 matches across all competitions this season.

However, Bayern’s defensive record has not been flawless, as they have conceded in nine of their last 11 matches in all competitions.

Bayern’s only defeat this season came against Arsenal in the Champions League at the end of November, and since then they have recorded six wins and one draw.

The visitors have also been dominant away from home, claiming 11 wins from 13 matches, including four consecutive victories in their most recent away fixtures.

Within the Bayern squad, the continued absence of Jamal Musiala means Serge Gnabry is expected to play in a more advanced role behind main striker Harry Kane.

Leon Goretzka and Aleksandar Pavlovic are strong candidates for the midfield positions, as Joshua Kimmich is currently dealing with an ankle issue.

Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be hoping that the central defensive pairing of Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah can limit the number of chances directed toward his goal.

Where to Watch Koln vs Bayern Munich January 2026

For those who want to watch and are looking for where to watch Koln vs Bayern Munich January 2026, depending on your place of residence, this match can be viewed through official streaming platforms such as:

• DAZN
• Sky Sports
• beIN Sports
• TV360
• PPTV
• Coupang