1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen

1. FC Köln
d d d w d
1 - 2
2.66
xG
1.33
Full Time
Bayer Leverkusen
l d w w l
L. Waldschmidt
77'
P. Schick
43'
P. Schick
52'
Predictions
Stats
Odds
Predictions

Combo Double chance : draw or Bayer Leverkusen and +1.5 goals

Köln has been drawing a lot of their recent games, finding it hard to get a win. They are not in their best shape. In contrast, Leverkusen has won two of their last few matches, showing they are in better form. When these teams have met recently, Leverkusen has usually come out on top.

Looking at how both teams have been playing, this match is likely to be close. However, based on their current form and recent history, Bayer Leverkusen is expected to win this game.

Last Updated: 23 Apr 2026 07:22 AM
starting lineups
 
M. Schwabe
 
Kristoffer Lund
 
C. Ozkacar
 
J. Simpson-Pusey
 
S. Sebulonsen
 
E. Martel
6.3
 
I. Johannesson
 
M. Bulter
 
J. Kaminski
 
L. Maina
 
S. El Mala
9.2
 
J. Blaswich
7.6
 
E. Tapsoba
 
R. Andrich
 
J. Quansah
 
A. Grimaldo
 
A. Garcia
 
E. Palacios
 
M. Culbreath
 
N. Tella
 
I. Maza
7.9
 
P. Schick
field field
substitutes
Substitutes for 1. FC Köln
A. Castro-Montes
' Out: L. Maina
62
J. Thielmann
' Out: M. Bulter
62
F. Chavez
' Out: Kristoffer Lund
72
L. Waldschmidt
72' Out: I. Johannesson
72
Y. Niang
' Out: E. Martel
85
Substitutes for Bayer Leverkusen
M. Tillman
' Out: I. Maza
62
Arthur
' Out: M. Culbreath
72
E. Ben Seghir
' Out: N. Tella
72
E. Fernandez
' Out: A. Garcia
72
L. Bade
' Out: J. Quansah
86
statistics
44 Ball Possession 56
1 Goals 2
2.66 Expected Goals 1.33
match facts

REFEREE

R. Hartmann

  • Match: 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen in Bundesliga 2025-2026.
  • Kickoff: 25 April 2026 at 13:30 GMT.
  • Recent H2H: Leverkusen won the last meeting 2-0 in December 2025.
  • H2H Trend: Leverkusen have won 6 of the last 9 encounters.
  • Home Form: Köln are on a 5-match unbeaten run, but with 4 draws.
  • Away Form: Leverkusen have won 2 of their last 3 matches.
  • Avg Goals: Leverkusen average 1.92 goals per match to Köln's 1.29.
  • Avg Possession: Leverkusen average 57.3% possession this season.
  • Median Shots: In recent matches, Köln's median shots (15) are higher than Leverkusen's (9).
  • Prediction: Market heavily favors a double chance of Draw or Leverkusen win (45% each).
  • Key Stat: H2H comparison gives Leverkusen an 80% advantage over Köln's 20%.
  • Betting Insight: Highest odds for Draw/Away double chance are 1.30 with Betano.
Last Updated: 23 Apr 2026 07:22 AM
head to head team stats
Total
Per Match
29 Corners 64
108 Fouls 98
10 Offsides 19
114 Shots 134
40 Shots on Goal 51
16 Yellow Cards 19
1 Red Cards 0
7 Goals 21
21 Goals Conceded 7
1 Clean Sheets 5
last matches
bundesliga standings
#
Team
PL
W
D
L
GD
PTS
#6
33
17
7
9
21
58
#14
33
7
11
15
-10
32