What is our Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction?
Koln
1 - 1
Bayer Leverkusen
Our prediction for this match: Koln 1 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen
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Koln will be eager to end their three-game winless run when they welcome Bayer Leverkusen for the Rhine derby. The Billy Goats were arguably the better side in a 1-1 draw with Union Berlin, and their home form offers plenty of encouragement, with three wins and two draws in their last five matches at home. Rene Wagner's men have averaged 2.20 goals scored and just 0.80 conceded per home game, while Malek El Mala is pushing for a starting place after finding the net as a substitute. There are no fresh injury concerns for the hosts.
Bayer Leverkusen, meanwhile, have suffered consecutive defeats against Hoffenheim (0-3) and Stuttgart (2-4), raising questions about their defensive stability. However, Die Werkself have been impressive overall this season, winning three of their last five away games and averaging 2.40 goals scored on the road. Patrick Schick will continue leading the attack, while Bade and Tella are doubtful.
Leverkusen have a stronger overall record, but Koln's home performances make this a potentially tight derby. Bayer Leverkusen or Draw seems like the safest betting option, while Over 1.5 goals is supported by 26 of the last 29 H2H meetings. Given Koln's home scoring record, Both teams to score is another tempting choice.
This Bundesliga match will be played on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 14:30 in RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne.
- League
- Bundesliga
- Kick-off
- Sun 8 Nov 2026, 14:30UK time
- Venue
- RheinEnergieStadionCologne
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View OfferKoln vs Bayer Leverkusen Line-ups
| No. | Player | Pos. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  M. Schwäbe | GK |
| 22 |  Jahmai Simpson-Pusey | DF |
| 3 |  B. Sosa | DF |
| 28 |  S. Sebulonsen | DF |
| 2 |  J. Schmied | DF |
| 37 |  L. Maina | MF |
| 5 |  T. Krauß | MF |
| 8 |  Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson | MF |
| 23 | Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler | MF |
| 30 |  M. Bülter | FW |
| 10 |  S. El Mala | FW |
| Coach Rene Wagner |
| No. | Player | Pos. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  M. Flekken | GK |
| 2 |  F. Medina | DF |
| 12 |  E. Tapsoba | DF |
| 3 |  Miguel Gutiérrez | DF |
| 4 |  J. Quansah | DF |
| 24 |  Aleix García | MF |
| 6 |  E. Fernández | MF |
| 9 |  Afonso Moreira | MF |
| 30 |  I. Maza | MF |
| 17 |  Lucas Vázquez | MF |
| 14 |  P. Schick | FW |
| Coach Carles Martínez |
Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen Injuries and Suspensions
| Player | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
 R. Ache | Thigh Injury | Out |
 T. Dallinga | Knee Injury | Out |
 T. Hubers | Knee Injury | Out |
 I. Rondic | Injury | Out |
 E. Skhiri | Ankle Injury | Out |
 R. van den Berg | Muscle Injury | Out |
| Player | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
 E. Ben Seghir | Muscle Injury | Out |
 V. Boniface | Off the roster | Out |
 M. Diaby | Hamstring Injury | Out |
 K. Eichhorn | Illness | Out |
 J. Hofmann | Off the roster | Out |
 C. Kofane | Muscle Injury | Out |
 T. Oermann | Off the roster | Out |
 M. Terrier | Muscle Injury | Out |
 L. Bade | Head Injury | Doubtful |
 G. Doue | Calf Injury | Doubtful |
 N. Tella | Muscle Injury | Doubtful |
Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen Standings
Koln
Bayer Leverkusen
| 13th | Position | 6th |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Points | 13 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 2-3-3 | Won-Drawn-Lost | 4-1-3 |
| 9 : 12 | Goals for : against | 18 : 16 |
| -3 | Goal difference | +2 |
| DDLWL | Form | LLWWW |
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Places 1 to 3 in the full table | ||||||||||
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 11 | +11 | 15 | WWLWL |
| 5 | Werder Bremen | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 14 | +3 | 15 | WWDDW |
| 6 | Bayer Leverkusen | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 16 | +2 | 13 | LLWWW |
| 7 | SV Elversberg | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 13 | WLWLD |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 18 | -5 | 11 | WLWLD |
| Places 9 to 10 in the full table | ||||||||||
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 9 | WLLWL |
| 12 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 16 | -2 | 9 | LWWLL |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 9 | DDLWL |
| 14 | SC Paderborn 07 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 9 | DWDLW |
| 15 | Hamburger SV | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 19 | -12 | 9 | LLWWW |
| Places 16 to 18 in the full table | ||||||||||
Show full table (18 teams)
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern München | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 8 | +19 | 18 | DWWDW |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 6 | +8 | 18 | DWDDW |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 10 | +8 | 16 | WLLWD |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 11 | +11 | 15 | WWLWL |
| 5 | Werder Bremen | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 14 | +3 | 15 | WWDDW |
| 6 | Bayer Leverkusen | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 16 | +2 | 13 | LLWWW |
| 7 | SV Elversberg | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 13 | WLWLD |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 18 | -5 | 11 | WLWLD |
| 9 | FSV Mainz 05 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 10 | LLWLW |
| 10 | FC Augsburg | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 15 | +3 | 9 | LDLDL |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 9 | WLLWL |
| 12 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 16 | -2 | 9 | LWWLL |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 9 | DDLWL |
| 14 | SC Paderborn 07 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 9 | DWDLW |
| 15 | Hamburger SV | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 19 | -12 | 9 | LLWWW |
| 16 | Union Berlin | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 19 | -12 | 7 | DDDWL |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 6 | LDLLD |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 22 | -11 | 4 | DWLLL |
Koln Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wldldwldwd | 1.30 |
| Home | wdwdw | 2.20 |
| Away | lldld | 0.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.59 | 1.79 | 1.39 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.54 | 1.57 | 1.51 |
Bayer Leverkusen Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwwwwlwl | 2.20 |
| Home | wwwwl | 2.40 |
| Away | dwwwl | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 2.50 | 2.60 | 2.40 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 2.25 | 2.18 | 2.32 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.26 | 1.11 | 1.41 |
Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Koln (24%)
29 Matches
Bayer Leverkusen (59%)
Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen Past Results
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