1. FC Köln v Bayer Leverkusen prediction

Bundesliga · · RheinEnergieStadion

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TACTIX’s free model pick for 1. FC Köln v Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga on Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

1. FC Köln host Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga on Saturday 7 November (kick-off 14:30 UK).

The key numbers

Bayer Leverkusen have scored in 13 consecutive matches in all competitions. Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions. Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in the last five meetings with 1. FC Köln.

Form and the table

12 of 1. FC Köln’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%). Both teams scored in 14 of 1. FC Köln’s last 15 results in all competitions (93%). At home, 1. FC Köln have three wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.57 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 1.86. 1. FC Köln have scored eight goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). 1. FC Köln have conceded 11 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

11 of Bayer Leverkusen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in nine of Bayer Leverkusen’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Bayer Leverkusen have four wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.86 points per game, scoring 2.71 and conceding 1.71. Bayer Leverkusen have scored 16 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Bayer Leverkusen have conceded nine goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

1. FC Köln (12th) and Bayer Leverkusen (fourth) are six points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Bayer Leverkusen the stronger side, 410 rating points above 1. FC Köln (Bayer Leverkusen 1815, 1. FC Köln 1405, after at least 246 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 25 April 2026, finished 1. FC Köln 1–2 Bayer Leverkusen.

Team news

Predicted 1. FC Köln XI (4-3-1-2): M. Schwäbe, J. Simpson-Pusey, L. Lochoshvili, G. Mensah, A. Castro-Montes, T. Krauß, Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson, L. Maina, E. Skhiri, S. El Mala, M. Bülter — derived from the last 6 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Tom Krauß (4.0 per match over seven appearances) and Borna Sosa (4.0 per match over three appearances) have been 1. FC Köln’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for 1. FC Köln (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Tom Krauß averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 573 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last seven appearances.

Predicted Bayer Leverkusen XI (4-2-3-1): M. Flekken, E. Tapsoba, M. Gutiérrez, F. Medina, J. Quansah, A. García, I. Maza, A. Moreira, E. Fernández, M. Diaby, P. Schick — derived from the last 6 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Patrik Schick (6.4 per match over nine appearances, nine goals and two assists) and Ibrahim Maza (5.8 per match over eight appearances, three goals and three assists) have been Bayer Leverkusen’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Bayer Leverkusen (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Patrik Schick averages 3.2 shots per 90 over 810 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances. Ibrahim Maza averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 1157 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · Bundesliga · RheinEnergieStadion
  • Head-to-head (last 6): 1. FC Köln 1 · draws 0 · Bayer Leverkusen 5 · 3 goals/game
  • Recent form: 1. FC Köln 1W 1D 3L · Bayer Leverkusen 5W 0D 0L

1. FC Köln v Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.38 / 2.75
Goals
against 2.13 / 1.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.75 / 6.88
Corners
against 6 / 3.25 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
5 / 6.88
Shots on target
against 5.88 / 3.38 · 5 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.63 / 1.25
Cards
against 1.5 / 1.75 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game1. FC Köln for / againstLineBayer Leverkusen for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 2.13 against n 8
2.5standard
2.75 for · 1.13 against n 8
Corners won
5.75 for · 6 against n 8
9.5standard
6.88 for · 3.25 against n 8
Shots
15 for · 15.38 against n 8
19.5standard
19.63 for · 10.63 against n 8
Shots on target
5 for · 5.88 against n 8
8.5standard
6.88 for · 3.38 against n 8
Fouls committed
9.88 for · 10.63 against n 8
21.5standard
13.25 for · 9.38 against n 8
Cards shown
1.63 for · 1.5 against n 8
3.5standard
1.25 for · 1.75 against n 8
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
L. Lochoshvili n 887.9
1.86/4
0.64/1
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T. Krauß n 878.9
1.66/3
1.36/2
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S. El Mala n 861.8
1.66/2
1.15/1
—
Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler n 841.1
1.65/1
0.82/1
—
G. Mensah n 884.9
1.56/5
0.53/1
—
1. FC Köln — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Reigan Heskey n 312
52/0
2.51/0
S. El Mala n 861.8
3.56/5
1.54/3
T. Dallinga n 831.6
2.85/2
1.43/1
M. Moore n 862
2.57/4
1.55/2
R. Ache n 859.5
2.16/3
1.34/2
1. FC Köln — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
T. Dallinga n 831.6
0.71/1
0.41/0
R. Ache n 859.5
0.42/0
0.42/0
L. Maina n 857.9
0.21/0
0.63/0
M. Moore n 862
0.21/0
0.21/0
S. El Mala n 861.8
0.42/0
00/0
1. FC Köln — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
T. Krauß n 878.9
3.16/6
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 868.9
2.85/4
B. Sosa n 857.1
2.85/3
A. Castro-Montes n 863.9
2.56/5
E. Martel n 868.6
26/3
1. FC Köln — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Schwäbe n 890
3.87/5
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Christian Kofane n 831.9
3.25/3
1.42/1
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M. Tillman n 856.1
37/5
1.45/2
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Lucas Vázquez n 838.5
1.84/2
2.64/2
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I. Maza n 884.8
1.77/3
0.95/2
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G. Doué n 871.8
1.77/3
1.34/3
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Bayer Leverkusen — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
V. Boniface n 831.8
4.66/4
2.15/1
P. Schick n 870.4
48/7
1.97/4
Christian Kofane n 831.9
3.96/4
1.43/1
N. Tella n 855
3.17/3
1.86/2
I. Maza n 884.8
2.77/6
0.73/2
Bayer Leverkusen — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
P. Schick n 870.4
1.37/1
0.32/0
Christian Kofane n 831.9
1.13/0
0.41/0
I. Maza n 884.8
0.43/0
0.43/0
N. Tella n 855
0.42/0
0.42/0
M. Tillman n 856.1
0.63/0
00/0
Bayer Leverkusen — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
E. Fernández n 853.9
4.46/4
L. Badé n 865
2.47/4
E. Ben Seghir n 814.5
2.32/1
G. Doué n 871.8
26/3
I. Maza n 884.8
1.66/4
Bayer Leverkusen — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Flekken n 890
2.15/5

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind 1. FC Köln v Bayer Leverkusen — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
1. FC KölnLDLWL
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
Bayer LeverkusenWWWWW
Last 5: 5W 0D 0L · 2.8 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
1. FC Köln 1 · 0 draws · Bayer Leverkusen 5 · 3 goals/game
  • 2026-04-25 1. FC Köln 1–2 Bayer Leverkusen
  • 2025-12-13 Bayer Leverkusen 2–0 1. FC Köln
  • 2025-02-05 Bayer Leverkusen 3–2 1. FC Köln
  • 2024-03-03 1. FC Köln 0–2 Bayer Leverkusen
  • 2023-10-08 Bayer Leverkusen 3–0 1. FC Köln
  • 2023-05-05 Bayer Leverkusen 1–2 1. FC Köln
League standing · 2026/27
1. FC Köln#12 pos7 pts6 pl-3 GD
Bayer Leverkusen#4 pos13 pts6 pl+7 GD
Goals per game
1. FC Köln scored1.33
Bayer Leverkusen scored2.67
1. FC Köln conceded1.83
Bayer Leverkusen conceded1.5

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between 1. FC Köln and Bayer Leverkusen?
In their last 6 meetings, 1. FC Köln won 1, Bayer Leverkusen won 5 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
What is the recent form of 1. FC Köln and Bayer Leverkusen?
Recent form — 1. FC Köln 1W 1D 3L; Bayer Leverkusen 5W 0D 0L.

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