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1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 08-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: 1. FC Köln 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen
1. FC KölnDrawBayer Leverkusen
Over 2.5 goalsYes (68%)
Both teams to scoreYes (66%)
Bayer Leverkusen travel to the RheinEnergieStadium to face 1. FC Köln in Bundesliga matchday 9. The visitors hold sixth place with 13 points from eight games, while Köln sit 13th with 9 points. Leverkusen's superior league position and recent output make them favourites, though Köln's home record offers some encouragement.
Team form
1. FC Köln
Köln have struggled to find consistency. Over their last five matches they scored 4 goals and conceded 5, averaging 0.8 per game offensively and 1.0 defensively. Their most recent outing on 2026-10-24 saw them held 0-0 at home by FC Schalke 04. Before that came a 0-1 defeat away to Eintracht Frankfurt. A 2-1 home win over Borussia Mönchengladbach on 2026-10-11 remains their sole victory in this stretch. Season-wide, they average 1.13 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game—figures that reflect a side struggling in both phases.
Bayer Leverkusen
Leverkusen have been far more prolific. They scored 14 goals across their last five games while conceding just 6, averaging 2.8 and 1.2 per match respectively. Four wins in that span—including a 4-3 victory at Mainz, a 2-0 shutout of RB Leipzig, and a 4-0 rout of Union Berlin—demonstrate attacking potency and relative defensive solidity. Their season average of 2.25 goals scored and 2.00 conceded underscores their attacking threat and the occasional defensive vulnerability.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record spans nearly a decade, with Leverkusen holding a slight edge. They won 2-1 at home in 2017 and 5-1 at home in 2014. Köln claimed away victories in 2015 (2-1) and 2011 (4-1), while the sides drew 2-2 in 2017. The data suggests both teams can score when they meet, though recent form heavily favours the visitors.
Key factors
Leverkusen's attacking output—2.25 goals per game this season—contrasts sharply with Köln's defensive record of 1.50 conceded per game. The visitors' midfield creativity and forward movement should trouble a Köln side that has managed just 0.8 goals in their last five outings. Köln's 62% possession in their last match suggests they can retain the ball, but possession alone has not translated to goals. Leverkusen's recent 49% possession in their last game shows they are effective in transition. The bookmakers price over 2.5 goals at 1.4 and both teams to score at 1.42, reflecting an expectation of an open contest.
Prediction
Leverkusen's form, league position, and goal-scoring record make them a slight favourite. Köln have not scored in two of their last three matches and concede regularly. While home advantage and the possibility of a defensive setup could keep Köln competitive, Leverkusen's attacking threat and recent consistency suggest they should prevail. The expected goal balance favours the visitors, and their ability to score multiple goals—as shown against Mainz, Leipzig, and Union Berlin—gives them a clear edge.
Bayer Leverkusen are marginally more likely to win this fixture. Köln will battle, but the visitors' superior form and firepower should prove decisive. A fairly open game is likely, with both sides capable of scoring.
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Recent Form
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
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| 1 |  Bayern München | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| 3 |  RB Leipzig | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 18 |
| 4 |  SC Freiburg | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| 5 |  Werder Bremen | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 |
| 6 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| 7 |  SV Elversberg | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| 8 |  VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 |
| 9 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 10 |  Hamburger SV | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 |
| 11 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 12 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| 13 |  FC Augsburg | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 14 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| 15 |  1. FC Köln | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 16 |  Union Berlin | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 17 |  FC Schalke 04 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 18 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
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