FC Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen

Pressure index FC Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen

FC Koln
Bayer Leverkusen
HT
43'
43'
0 : 1
Patrik Schick
52'
52'
0 : 2
Patrik Schick
Assist:Nathan Tella
77'
77'
1 : 2
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt
Assist:Said El Mala

FC Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen Statistic

3.81 Expected Goals (xG) 1.39
44 Ball possession 56
25 Goal attempts 8
10 Shots on target 3
8 Shots off target 3
7 Shots blocked 2
7 Goal kicks 8
1 Saves 9
2 Corner kicks 5
7 Free kicks 12
1 Offsides 2
11 Fouls 5
1 Yellow cards 2
1 Injuries 1

Match details

Game end
90 ’ +7
90’ +5
Janis Blaswich
(Yellow card)
85’ Loic Bade (Off the pitch: Jarell Quansah)
85’ Youssoupha Niang (Off the pitch: Eric Martel)
77’
1 : 2
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt
(assist: Said El Mala)
72’ Eliesse Ben Seghir (Off the pitch: Nathan Tella)
72’ Equi Fernandez (Off the pitch: Aleix Garcia)
72’ Arthur (Off the pitch: Montrell Culbreath)
72’ Gian-Luca Waldschmidt (Off the pitch: Isak Bergmann Johannesson)
72’ Felipe Chavez (Off the pitch: Kristoffer Lund Hansen)
61’ Malik Tillman (Off the pitch: Ibrahim Maza)
60’ Jan Thielmann (Off the pitch: Marius Buelter)
59’ Alessio Castro-Montes (Off the pitch: Linton Maina)
52’
0 : 2
Patrik Schick
(assist: Nathan Tella)
Break
0 : 1
45’
Isak Bergmann Johannesson
(Yellow card)
43’
0 : 1
Patrik Schick
(Penalty !!!)
10’
Edmond Tapsoba
(Yellow card)
KICK-OFF!

FC Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen Odds

Bookmaker Bonus Movement
1 X 2
Best odds
3.78 4.23 2.14
Melbet
3.50 3.30 2.14
1xBet
3.78 4.07 1.98
1Win
3.55 3.80 1.90
Betwinner
3.72 4.23 1.94
BetWay
3.50 3.80 1.95
Mostbet
3.63 3.98 1.97
Highest
3.78
4.23
2.14
Average
3.61
3.86
1.98
Lowest odds
3.50
3.30
1.90

1X2 prediction for FC Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen match

Date and time 25.04.26 09:30
Match
FC Koln 1
Bayer Leverkusen 2
1X2 2 2.14 44% O/U O 1.5 1.11 81% DC 1/2 1.28 76% BTTS Yes 1.46 64%
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FC Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen lineups for today

3-4-1-2
3-4-2-1
1
Schwaebe Marvin Schwaebe
28
Sebulonsen Sebastian Sebulonsen
22
Simpson-Pusey Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
39
Ozkacar Cenk Ozkacar
37
Maina Linton Maina
18
Johannesson Isak Bergmann Johannesson
6
Martel Eric Martel
32
Lund Kristoffer Lund Hansen
16
Kaminski Jakub Kaminski
30
Buelter Marius Buelter
13
El Mala Said El Mala
28
Blaswich Janis Blaswich
4
Quansah Jarell Quansah
8
Andrich Robert Andrich
12
Tapsoba Edmond Tapsoba
42
Culbreath Montrell Culbreath
25
Palacios Exequiel Palacios
24
Garcia Aleix Garcia
20
Grimaldo Alejandro Grimaldo
30
Maza Ibrahim Maza
23
Tella Nathan Tella
14
Schick Patrik Schick
Team manager Rene Wagner
Referee Robert Hartmann
Team manager Kasper Hjulmand
Team Rosters
Marvin Schwaebe
1 Marvin Schwaebe Goalkeeper
Sebastian Sebulonsen
28 Sebastian Sebulonsen Right back
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
22 Jahmai Simpson-Pusey Center defender
Cenk Ozkacar
39 Cenk Ozkacar Left back
Linton Maina
37 Linton Maina Right midfielder
59’
Isak Bergmann Johannesson
18 Isak Bergmann Johannesson Center midfielder
45’
72’
Eric Martel
6 Eric Martel Center midfielder
85’
Jakub Kaminski
16 Jakub Kaminski Center midfielder
Marius Buelter
30 Marius Buelter Center forward
60’
Said El Mala
13 Said El Mala Center forward
Kristoffer Lund Hansen
32 Kristoffer Lund Hansen Left midfielder
72’
Janis Blaswich
28 Janis Blaswich Goalkeeper
90 + 5’
Jarell Quansah
4 Jarell Quansah Right back
85’
Robert Andrich
8 Robert Andrich Center defender
Edmond Tapsoba
12 Edmond Tapsoba Left back
10’
Montrell Culbreath
42 Montrell Culbreath Right midfielder
72’
Exequiel Palacios
25 Exequiel Palacios Center midfielder
Aleix Garcia
24 Aleix Garcia Center midfielder
72’
Alejandro Grimaldo
20 Alejandro Grimaldo Left midfielder
Ibrahim Maza
30 Ibrahim Maza Center midfielder
61’
Nathan Tella
23 Nathan Tella Center midfielder
72’
Patrik Schick
14 Patrik Schick Center forward
43’
52’
Substitutes
Ron-Robert Zieler
20 Ron-Robert Zieler
Joel Schmied
2 Joel Schmied
Tom Krauss
5 Tom Krauss
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt
7 Gian-Luca Waldschmidt
72’
77’
Alessio Castro-Montes
17 Alessio Castro-Montes
59’
Felipe Chavez
27 Felipe Chavez
72’
Jan Thielmann
29 Jan Thielmann
60’
Rav van den Berg
33 Rav van den Berg
Youssoupha Niang
38 Youssoupha Niang
85’
Jonas Omlin
18 Jonas Omlin
Loic Bade
5 Loic Bade
85’
Equi Fernandez
6 Equi Fernandez
72’
Jonas Hofmann
7 Jonas Hofmann
Malik Tillman
10 Malik Tillman
61’
Arthur
13 Arthur
72’
Tim Oermann
15 Tim Oermann
Eliesse Ben Seghir
17 Eliesse Ben Seghir
72’
Ernest Poku
19 Ernest Poku
Absentees
Luca Kilian
15 Luca Kilian
Injured
Timo Huebers
4 Timo Huebers
Injured
Malek El Mala
19 Malek El Mala
Injured
Ragnar Ache
9 Ragnar Ache
Injured
Martin Terrier
11 Martin Terrier
Injured
Christian Kofane
35 Christian Kofane
Injured

TOP scorers

Said El Mala 13 Said El Mala FC Koln FC Koln Midfielder
Bundesliga Germany
Bundesliga Germany 2025/2026
Patrik Schick 14 Patrik Schick Bayer Leverkusen Bayer Leverkusen Forward
34 Matches 28
13 Goals 16
1 Penalty Goals 4
0.6 Goals Per 90 min 0.72
151 Min Per Goal 125

Head to Head FC Koln - Bayer Leverkusen

In the last 5 H2H encounters, Bayer Leverkusen holds an edge — 4 wins versus 1 for FC Koln, and 0 draws. This head-to-head comparison reflects a slight but noticeable advantage for Bayer Leverkusen in recent direct meetings.
20% W - 1
0% D - 0
80% W - 4
13 dec 2025 12:30
Bundesliga Germany
Bayer Leverkusen FC Koln
xG 3.1 Score 2 % 79%
0.2 0 83%
05 feb 2025 14:45
DFB-Pokal Germany
Bayer Leverkusen FC Koln
Score 3
2
03 mar 2024 09:30
Bundesliga Germany
FC Koln Bayer Leverkusen
xG 1.3 Score 0 % 43%
1.9 2 98%
08 oct 2023 09:30
Bundesliga Germany
Bayer Leverkusen FC Koln
xG 3.4 Score 3 % 93%
1.2 0 45%
05 may 2023 14:30
Bundesliga Germany
Bayer Leverkusen FC Koln
Score 1
2
Total percentage of xG honesty 74%
Over 0.5
5/5 matches
100%
Over 1.5
5/5 matches
100%
Over 2.5
3/5 matches
60%
BTTS
2/5 matches
40%
Team Over 0.5
FC Koln
40%
Team Over 0.5
Bayer Leverkusen
100%

Last matches FC Koln

FC Koln
BTTS (both teams to score) occurred in 5 of the last 5 matches involving FC Koln. This indicates an open style of play and entertaining fixtures — strong attacking performance combined with defensive vulnerabilities.
20% W - 1
80% D - 4
0% L - 0
17 apr 2026 14:30
Bundesliga Germany
St. Pauli FC Koln
xG 1.7 Score 1 % 75%
1.3 1 89%
12 apr 2026 09:30
Bundesliga Germany
FC Koln Werder Bremen
xG 3.1 Score 3 % 99%
1.0 1 99%
05 apr 2026 11:30
Bundesliga Germany
Eintracht Frankfurt FC Koln
xG 2.4 Score 2 % 90%
2.8 2 84%
21 mar 2026 10:30
Bundesliga Germany
FC Koln Borussia Moenchengladbach
xG 1.6 Score 3 % 68%
1.2 3 56%
14 mar 2026 13:30
Bundesliga Germany
Hamburger SV FC Koln
xG 0.8 Score 1 % 86%
1.9 1 69%
Statistics for the last 5 games
  • Matches
    5
  • Wins
    1
  • Draws
    4
  • Losses
    0
  • Goals
    10
  • Goals per game
    2
  • Over 1.5
    100%
  • Over 2.5
    60%
  • BTTS
    100%
  • Last matches Bayer Leverkusen

    Bayer Leverkusen
    In the last 5 matches, Bayer Leverkusen recorded an average xG of 2.21, confirming their ability to create scoring chances. Although not every opportunity ends in a goal, the attacking performance is clearly visible in their recent form and competitive record.
    40% W - 2
    20% D - 1
    40% L - 2
    22 apr 2026 14:45
    DFB-Pokal Germany
    Bayer Leverkusen Bayern Munich
    Score 0
    2
    18 apr 2026 09:30
    Bundesliga Germany
    Bayer Leverkusen Augsburg
    xG 4.3 Score 1 % 38%
    2.1 2 98%
    11 apr 2026 09:30
    Bundesliga Germany
    Borussia Dortmund Bayer Leverkusen
    xG 1.2 Score 0 % 46%
    0.8 1 89%
    04 apr 2026 09:30
    Bundesliga Germany
    Bayer Leverkusen Wolfsburg
    xG 4.3 Score 6 % 83%
    1.6 3 70%
    21 mar 2026 10:30
    Bundesliga Germany
    FC Heidenheim Bayer Leverkusen
    xG 1.7 Score 3 % 73%
    1.6 3 70%
    Statistics for the last 5 games
  • Matches
    5
  • Wins
    2
  • Draws
    1
  • Losses
    2
  • Goals
    11
  • Goals per game
    2.2
  • Over 1.5
    80%
  • Over 2.5
    60%
  • BTTS
    60%
  • FC Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen Standings

    Team MP W D L G Diff Form Points
    6
    Bayer Leverkusen
    34 17 8 9 68-47 21
    16.05.26 Bayer Leverkusen 1 : 1 Hamburger SV 09.05.26 VfB Stuttgart 3 : 1 Bayer Leverkusen 02.05.26 Bayer Leverkusen 4 : 1 RB Leipzig 25.04.26 FC Koln 1 : 2 Bayer Leverkusen 18.04.26 Bayer Leverkusen 1 : 2 Augsburg
    59
    14
    FC Koln
    34 7 11 16 49-63 -14
    16.05.26 Bayern Munich 5 : 1 FC Koln 10.05.26 FC Koln 1 : 3 FC Heidenheim 02.05.26 Union Berlin 2 : 2 FC Koln 25.04.26 FC Koln 1 : 2 Bayer Leverkusen 17.04.26 St. Pauli 1 : 1 FC Koln
    32
    Champions League
    Europa League
    Europa Conference League Qualification
    RelegationPlayoff
    Relegation
    Win Draw Lose Scheduled
    MP Matches Played W Wins D Draws L Loses
    G Goals Diff Diff goals
    Full table
    League Position 14 / 18
    Comparative Team Statistics
    League Position 6 / 18
    34 Total games 34
    7 21% Wins 50% 17
    11 32% Draws 24% 8
    16 47% Loses 26% 9
    49 Goals scored 68
    63 Goals conceded 47
    32 Points 59

    Match summary statistic

    Home
    Away
    Goals scored
    1.9
    Missed Goals
    1.7
    First goal time
    35
    First Missed Goal Time
    49
    Yellow cards
    1.8
    Red cards
    0.2
    Substitutions
    4.9
    Largest win
    4:1
    Largest loss
    1:3
    Goals scored
    1.8
    Missed Goals
    1.6
    First goal time
    30
    First Missed Goal Time
    32
    Yellow cards
    2.5
    Red cards
    0
    Substitutions
    4.5
    Largest win
    1:3
    Largest loss
    3:0

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    FC Koln Players Stats

    FC Koln
    Player
    Games
    Min
    St So Si Res
    G (P)
    YC RC
    5 Tom Krauss 26 1784 19 11 7 7 0 (0) 4 0
    28 Sebastian Sebulonsen 31 2503 28 8 3 3 0 (0) 5 0
    29 Jan Thielmann 26 1551 20 16 6 6 3 (0) 4 0
    16 Jakub Kaminski 34 3023 34 6 0 0 7 (0) 4 0
    7 Gian-Luca Waldschmidt 24 667 7 7 17 17 5 (2) 1 0
    8 Denis Huseinbasic 15 727 9 7 6 6 0 (0) 1 0
    1 Marvin Schwaebe 34 3060 34 0 0 0 0 (0) 2 0
    21 Marius Buelter 32 1594 18 11 14 14 5 (0) 3 0
    37 Linton Maina 24 1015 9 9 15 15 2 (0) 0 0
    17 Alessio Castro-Montes 14 670 7 5 7 7 1 (0) 2 0
    11 Florian Kainz 15 277 2 2 13 13 1 (0) 1 0
    39 Cenk Ozkacar 25 1792 20 6 5 5 0 (0) 2 0
    18 Isak Bergmann Johannesson 31 1813 21 13 10 10 2 (0) 6 0
    4 Timo Huebers 8 676 8 1 0 0 0 (0) 0 0
    6 Eric Martel 31 2566 30 7 1 1 2 (0) 11 1
    3 Dominique Heintz 9 382 5 4 4 4 0 (0) 0 0
    2 Joel Schmied 16 1081 13 6 3 3 0 (0) 5 0
    9 Ragnar Ache 29 1723 18 14 11 11 7 (0) 3 0
    33 Rav van den Berg 14 1132 12 2 2 2 0 (0) 0 1
    32 Kristoffer Lund Hansen 33 2283 26 14 7 7 0 (0) 2 0
    25 Jusuf Gazibegovic 1 22 0 0 1 1 0 (0) 0 0
    22 Jahmai Simpson-Pusey 11 864 10 1 1 1 0 (0) 2 1
    13 Said El Mala 34 1957 20 14 14 14 13 (1) 4 0
    - Felipe Chavez 7 105 0 0 7 7 0 (0) 0 0
    40 Fynn Schenten 7 106 1 1 6 6 0 (0) 0 0
    - Cenny Neumann 2 74 1 1 1 1 0 (0) 0 0
    38 Youssoupha Niang 10 194 2 2 8 8 0 (0) 0 0
    St So Si Res
    Total starts Substituted out Substituted in Matches in reserve
    G (P)
    Goals (penalty)
    YC RC
    Yellow cards Red cards

    Bayer Leverkusen Players Stats

    Bayer Leverkusen
    Player
    Games
    Min
    St So Si Res
    G (P)
    YC RC
    20 Alejandro Grimaldo 29 2525 29 4 0 0 8 (3) 5 0
    10 Malik Tillman 29 1675 18 11 11 11 6 (0) 2 0
    23 Nathan Tella 17 878 10 11 7 7 1 (0) 2 0
    4 Jarell Quansah 28 2300 25 4 3 3 4 (0) 9 0
    14 Patrik Schick 28 1995 23 12 5 5 16 (4) 2 0
    11 Martin Terrier 18 672 7 8 11 11 4 (0) 1 0
    7 Jonas Hofmann 23 1009 11 8 12 12 2 (0) 2 0
    8 Robert Andrich 32 2548 29 4 3 3 2 (0) 5 1
    19 Ernest Poku 29 1484 16 14 13 13 5 (0) 0 0
    5 Piero Hincapie 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 (0) 0 0
    12 Edmond Tapsoba 29 2576 29 1 0 0 5 (0) 7 0
    21 Lucas Vazquez 12 480 6 5 6 6 1 (0) 2 0
    6 Equi Fernandez 20 995 12 10 8 8 0 (0) 3 1
    25 Exequiel Palacios 18 1097 12 4 6 6 0 (0) 3 0
    24 Aleix Garcia 33 2677 31 12 2 2 3 (0) 6 0
    5 Loic Bade 23 1653 19 4 4 4 0 (0) 5 0
    44 Jeanuel Belocian 8 289 4 2 5 4 0 (0) 0 0
    1 Mark Flekken 24 2130 24 1 0 0 0 (0) 1 0
    28 Janis Blaswich 11 930 10 0 1 1 0 (0) 1 0
    13 Arthur 20 1135 13 6 7 7 1 (0) 3 0
    - Tim Oermann 2 16 0 0 2 2 0 (0) 0 0
    17 Eliesse Ben Seghir 10 246 2 2 8 8 0 (0) 2 0
    30 Ibrahim Maza 28 1852 20 11 8 8 3 (0) 2 0
    8 Alejo Sarco 3 71 0 0 4 3 0 (0) 0 0
    16 Axel Tape 6 220 2 2 4 4 0 (0) 1 0
    35 Christian Kofane 29 1233 12 10 17 17 5 (0) 3 0
    42 Montrell Culbreath 12 740 9 7 3 3 1 (0) 0 0
    St So Si Res
    Total starts Substituted out Substituted in Matches in reserve
    G (P)
    Goals (penalty)
    YC RC
    Yellow cards Red cards

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