The encounter between Köln and Bayer Leverkusen is set to kick off at 14:30 on Sunday, 08/11.
This Bundesliga fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
Over 3.5 Goals
Why we predict over 3.5 Goals
Our betting pick is Over 3.5 Goals for the Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen contest.
This game promises end-to-end action, with both teams expected to push forward and create plenty of opportunities. A high-scoring affair featuring at least four goals looks realistic.
Key Betting Insights
Köln
Scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
5 matches against Bayer Leverkusen ended in a draw
Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches
Bayer Leverkusen
Scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches
5 matches against Köln ended in a draw
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Over 3.5 Goals: 10/11
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Köln Preview
Köln has completed 8 fixtures in the Bundesliga, securing 2 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 1.13 points per game. In the Bundesliga, the team has scored 9 goals (1.13 per game) and conceded 12 (1.5 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Köln has played 10 matches, scoring 16 goals (1.6 per match) and conceding 13 (1.3 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Köln
Goals Scored:16
Goals Conceded:13
Average Goals Scored:1.6
Average Goals Conceded:1.3
Wins:4
Goal Difference:3
Date
Game
Result
01/11
Union Berlin
1 - 1
Köln
D
27/10
Köln
5 - 0
Union Berlin
W
24/10
Köln
0 - 0
Schalke 04
D
16/10
Eintracht Frankfurt
1 - 0
Köln
L
11/10
Köln
2 - 1
Borussia M'gladbach
W
Köln to win the match: 11/4
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Bayer Leverkusen Preview
Across 8 Bundesliga matches, Bayer Leverkusen has posted 4 victories, 1 stalemates, and 3 defeats, averaging 1.63 points per fixture. In those games they scored 18 (2.25 per match) and conceded 16 (2 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Bayer Leverkusen has earned 9 wins from 13 matches across all competitions, scoring 35 goals (2.69 per match) and conceding 18 (1.38 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Bayer Leverkusen
Goals Scored:35
Goals Conceded:18
Average Goals Scored:2.69
Average Goals Conceded:1.38
Wins:9
Goal Difference:17
Date
Game
Result
31/10
Bayer Leverkusen
2 - 4
Stuttgart
L
28/10
Bayer Leverkusen
5 - 2
Nürnberg
W
25/10
Hoffenheim
3 - 0
Bayer Leverkusen
L
22/10
OFI
0 - 2
Bayer Leverkusen
W
18/10
Bayer Leverkusen
2 - 1
Freiburg
W
Bayer Leverkusen to win the match: 4/5
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Statistical Insights for Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Köln
Germany - Bundesliga
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
W
D
L
W
1.6
Home
W
D
W
D
W
2.2
Away
D
L
L
L
W
0.8
Bayer Leverkusen
Germany - Bundesliga
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
L
W
W
1.8
Home
L
W
W
W
W
2.4
Away
L
W
W
W
D
2
Home Win
11/4
25.97%
Draw
16/5
24.04%
Favourite
Away Win
8/11
58.48%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Köln
8
last 5 matches
Bayer Leverkusen
11
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bayer Leverkusen scored +38% more goals than Köln in the last 5 matches.
Köln and Bayer Leverkusen goals scored count, last 5 matches
Union Berlin
1
Union Berlin
5
Schalke 04
0
Eintracht Frankfurt
0
Borussia M'gladbach
2
2
Stuttgart
5
Nürnberg
0
Hoffenheim
2
OFI
2
Freiburg
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Köln
3
last 5 matches
Bayer Leverkusen
10
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bayer Leverkusen conceded +233% more goals than Köln in the last 5 matches.
Köln and Bayer Leverkusen goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Union Berlin
1
Union Berlin
0
Schalke 04
0
Eintracht Frankfurt
1
Borussia M'gladbach
1
4
Stuttgart
2
Nürnberg
3
Hoffenheim
0
OFI
1
Freiburg
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Key metrics
Corners
Köln
24
last 5 matches
Bayer Leverkusen
42
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bayer Leverkusen received +75% more corners than Köln in the last 5 matches.
Köln and Bayer Leverkusen corners count, last 5 matches
Union Berlin
6
Union Berlin
3
Schalke 04
6
Eintracht Frankfurt
3
Borussia M'gladbach
6
12
Stuttgart
13
Nürnberg
3
Hoffenheim
10
OFI
4
Freiburg
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Key metrics
Cards
Köln
9
last 5 matches
Bayer Leverkusen
13
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bayer Leverkusen received +44% more cards than Köln in the last 5 matches.
Köln and Bayer Leverkusen cards count, last 5 matches
Union Berlin
3
Union Berlin
1
Schalke 04
2
Eintracht Frankfurt
2
Borussia M'gladbach
1
4
Stuttgart
2
Nürnberg
4
Hoffenheim
3
OFI
0
Freiburg
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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