RheinEnergieStadion will be the centre of attention as Koln host Bayer 04 Leverkusen in a Rhine derby with contrasting objectives. As Bayer Leverkusen are determined to make amends for an unlucky loss to Augsburg, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Billy Goats are looking to bounce back from a 1-1 draw with St. Pauli, but they face a major setback with first-choice striker Ragnar Ache expected to miss out through injury. Their form remains poor (0.80 PPG), with just 1 win in 10 games and no clean sheets, while conceding 1.90 goals per match.
Leverkusen arrive frustrated after a 2-1 loss to Augsburg, a game where they wasted several clear chances. The BayArena outfit remain more productive overall (1.80 goals per game, 1.90 xG), but injuries to Arthur and Martin Terrier reduce attacking and midfield depth. Even so, they average 1.40 PPG and have stronger underlying numbers, especially away from home. Head-to-head history strongly favours Leverkusen (57% win rate), though Koln games are usually open, with BTTS landing in 90% of their recent matches.
As Bayer Leverkusen created a number of clear-cut chances to score against Augsburg, we are tempted to bet on Away Win this time out. Additionally, BTTS and Over 2.5 goals bets should be considered as both defences regularly concede.
This Bundesliga match will be played on Saturday 25 April 2026 at 14:30.
What is our Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Koln 1 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen
Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Patrik Schick @ 110 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Patrik Schick @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Robert Andrich @ 225 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Bayer Leverkusen 0 @ -236 Odds
- European Handicap: Bayer Leverkusen +1 @ -350 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -350 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Bayer Leverkusen to Win @ -250 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Bayer Leverkusen to Win/Bayer Leverkusen to Win @ 187 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Bayer Leverkusen - No @ -350 Odds
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View OfferKoln Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldlldddwd | 0.80 |
| Home | ldldw | 1.00 |
| Away | llddd | 0.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 4.00 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 90% | 100% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.44 | 1.66 | 1.22 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.46 | 1.43 | 1.50 |
Bayer Leverkusen Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwdddldwwl | 1.40 |
| Home | dddwl | 1.20 |
| Away | wdldw | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.60 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 70% | 100% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.90 | 2.26 | 1.54 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.46 | 1.21 | 1.72 |
Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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