Bayern vs. FC Koln - prediction, team news, lineups

Reigning champions Bayern Munich host their first home match of the new Bundesliga season on Sunday, as they welcome FC Koln to the Allianz Arena.

Despite being huge favourites for this one, Bayern will need to be on their guard as they look to earn their first win against a side tipped to struggle again this year.

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Julian Nagelsmann has endured a mixed start at his new club after joining from RB Leipzig in the summer. He replaced Hansi Flick, who departed for the German national team job after winning everything he could in his relatively short reign.

A host of players returning to pre-season training late in the warm-up schedule after international . . .