Bayer Leverkusen1. FC Köln

Bayer Leverkusen v 1. FC Köln result

Full-time · Bayer Leverkusen 2–0 1. FC Köln

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Bayer Leverkusen 2–0 1. FC Köln — Bayer Leverkusen won this Bundesliga match.

Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Bayer Leverkusen: 2.29 to 0.44 in expected goals, from 17 shots to 5, ahead on xG from the eighth minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

Bayer Leverkusen beat 1. FC Köln 2–0 at BayArena in the Bundesliga on Saturday 13 December. 1. FC Köln are winless in their last five matches in all competitions.

The goals

It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Bayer Leverkusen: Martin Terrier (66’, assisted by Arthur) and Robert Andrich (72’, assisted by Aleix García).

Discipline

Harm Osmers, Germany showed three yellow cards — against 4.4 yellows a game across the last 12 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Bayer Leverkusen: Arthur (51’) and Jarell Quansah (74’); 1. FC Köln: Eric Martel (5’).

What it changes

Bayer Leverkusen stay fourth after this result (14 league matches played). Bayer Leverkusen have scored 66 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 32 games). Bayer Leverkusen have conceded 43 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 18 clubs.

1. FC Köln move down from eighth to ninth (14 league matches played). 1. FC Köln have scored 47 goals, the eighth-most of the 18 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 32 games). 1. FC Köln have conceded 55 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen) 5.8, Tom Krauß (1. FC Köln) 5.6 and Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen) 5.5 led the match.

Head-to-head

Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in the last three meetings with 1. FC Köln.

Next up

Bayer Leverkusen next travel to 1. FC Köln on 8 November 2026.

1. FC Köln next host Bayer Leverkusen on 8 November 2026.

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

Next for Bayer Leverkusen: 1. FC Köln v Bayer Leverkusen, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Bayer Leverkusen 2–0 1. FC Köln · Bundesliga
  • Venue: BayArena · Leverkusen
  • Referee: Harm Osmers, Germany
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Bayer Leverkusen 4 · draws 0 · 1. FC Köln 2 · 2.83 goals/game
  • Recent form: Bayer Leverkusen 2W 1D 2L · 1. FC Köln 1W 2D 2L

Bayer Leverkusen 2–0 1. FC Köln (Bundesliga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2 / 1.5
Goals
against 0.88 / 2 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.13 / 3.63
Corners
against 6.25 / 5 · 5 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.13 / 4.88
Shots on target
against 5.25 / 5.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2 / 1.63
Cards
against 2.25 / 2.5 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
4.42 yellows
Referee · Harm Osmers, Germany
20.58 fouls a game
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over 12 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 December 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 10 December 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameBayer Leverkusen for / againstLine1. FC Köln for / against
Goals scored
2 for · 0.88 against n 8
2.5standard
1.5 for · 2 against n 8
Corners won
5.13 for · 6.25 against n 8
9.5standard
3.63 for · 5 against n 8
Shots
12.88 for · 14.38 against n 8
19.5standard
12.63 for · 13.25 against n 8
Shots on target
4.13 for · 5.25 against n 8
8.5standard
4.88 for · 5.38 against n 8
Fouls committed
7.38 for · 8.38 against n 8
21.5standard
9.25 for · 11.5 against n 8
Cards shown
2 for · 2.25 against n 8
3.5standard
1.63 for · 2.5 against n 8

Referee: Harm Osmers, Germany — 4.42 yellow cards a game, 0.17 red cards, 20.58 fouls over 12 matches.

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Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen Goalkeeper

Bayer Leverkusen — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Flekken21901890 min723.4 /90311.5 /9000 /90
Bayer Leverkusen — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bayer Leverkusen before kick-off, to 10 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Flekken n 890
4.67/6

Bayer Leverkusen Defensive

Bayer Leverkusen — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
E. Tapsoba20881766 min261.3 /90140.7 /90170.9 /90743.8 /90191 /9070.4 /90
J. Quansah17841427 min130.8 /90120.8 /9090.6 /90644 /9070.4 /9040.3 /90
L. Badé17801363 min281.8 /90130.9 /90130.9 /90694.6 /90100.7 /9030.2 /90
R. Andrich17741257 min251.8 /90110.8 /9030.2 /90564 /90231.6 /9040.3 /90
J. Belocian553263 min20.7 /9041.4 /9010.3 /9072.4 /9020.7 /9000 /90
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Bayer Leverkusen — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bayer Leverkusen before kick-off, to 10 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Flekken n 890
0.11/0
00/0
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Aleix García n 888.1
00/0
0.63/1
J. Kamiński
E. Tapsoba n 885.8
0.95/2
0.11/0
E. Martel
E. Poku n 880.1
0.32/0
0.42/1
J. Kamiński
Álex Grimaldo n 888.1
0.43/0
1.16/3
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Bayer Leverkusen — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bayer Leverkusen before kick-off, to 10 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Aleix García n 888.1
1.47/3
E. Tapsoba n 885.8
1.33/3
E. Poku n 880.1
1.76/3
Álex Grimaldo n 888.1
1.86/4
J. Quansah n 877.1
0.63/1
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Bayer Leverkusen Attacking

Bayer Leverkusen — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
E. Poku20631259 min40.3 /9030.2 /90171.2 /9090.6 /90201.4 /90201.4 /90
P. Schick16711132 min80.6 /9020.2 /90231.8 /90151.2 /9060.5 /9030.2 /90
M. Tillman15671010 min30.3 /9000 /90121.1 /9050.4 /90121.1 /9070.6 /90
Christian Kofane1555825 min40.4 /9010.1 /90192.1 /90101.1 /90101.1 /9070.8 /90
N. Tella755382 min00 /9010.2 /9071.6 /9040.9 /9071.6 /9061.4 /90
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Bayer Leverkusen — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bayer Leverkusen before kick-off, to 10 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Flekken n 890
00/0
00/0
Aleix García n 888.1
0.43/0
00/0
E. Tapsoba n 885.8
0.86/0
0.32/0
E. Poku n 880.1
1.36/2
0.64/0
Álex Grimaldo n 888.1
1.36/4
0.54/0
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Bayer Leverkusen — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bayer Leverkusen before kick-off, to 10 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Flekken n 890
00/0
00/0
Aleix García n 888.1
00/0
0.32/0
E. Tapsoba n 885.8
0.11/0
0.31/1
E. Poku n 880.1
0.11/0
0.11/0
Álex Grimaldo n 888.1
0.32/0
0.32/0
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1. FC Köln

1. FC Köln Goalkeeper

1. FC Köln — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Schwäbe13901170 min403.1 /90211.6 /9010.1 /90
1. FC Köln — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 10 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Schwäbe n 890
3.26/6

1. FC Köln Defensive

1. FC Köln — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
S. Sebulonsen15791186 min191.4 /9080.6 /9030.2 /90483.6 /9070.5 /9030.2 /90
J. Schmied1376987 min100.9 /90100.9 /9090.8 /90343.1 /90131.2 /9040.4 /90
K. Lund1369891 min121.2 /90101 /9020.2 /90474.7 /9050.5 /9010.1 /90
T. Hubers986770 min141.6 /90131.5 /9050.6 /90495.7 /9080.9 /9000 /90
C. Özkacar853421 min71.5 /9081.7 /9051.1 /90245.1 /9020.4 /9000 /90
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1. FC Köln — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 10 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
J. Kamiński n 888.6
0.11/0
0.42/1
E. Poku
E. Martel n 889
1.67/4
2.16/4
E. Tapsoba
S. Sebulonsen n 875.6
0.43/0
0.63/1
—
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 867.5
0.73/1
0.32/0
—
S. El Mala n 854.3
1.24/2
1.54/1
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1. FC Köln — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 10 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Kamiński n 888.6
1.86/4
E. Martel n 889
0.95/2
S. Sebulonsen n 875.6
1.35/1
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 867.5
1.26/1
S. El Mala n 854.3
1.96/3
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1. FC Köln Attacking

1. FC Köln — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
J. Kamiński15881324 min50.3 /9010.1 /90201.4 /90110.7 /90251.7 /9080.5 /90
M. Bülter1266787 min20.2 /9030.3 /90161.8 /9070.8 /90111.3 /9030.3 /90
R. Ache1244522 min20.3 /9040.7 /90132.2 /9071.2 /90122.1 /9020.3 /90
J. Thielmann1166727 min20.2 /9010.1 /90151.9 /9081 /9050.6 /9020.2 /90
L. Waldschmidt848381 min20.5 /9020.5 /9081.9 /9051.2 /9051.2 /9020.5 /90
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1. FC Köln — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 10 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Kamiński n 888.6
0.85/1
0.43/0
E. Martel n 889
0.42/1
0.31/1
S. Sebulonsen n 875.6
0.63/1
0.11/0
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 867.5
0.73/1
0.21/0
S. El Mala n 854.3
2.97/5
1.55/2
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1. FC Köln — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 10 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
J. Kamiński n 888.6
0.32/0
0.11/0
E. Martel n 889
00/0
00/0
S. Sebulonsen n 875.6
00/0
00/0
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 867.5
00/0
0.21/0
S. El Mala n 854.3
0.84/0
0.21/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Bayer Leverkusen1. FC Köln
61%Possession39%
2.07Expected goals (xG)0.20
17Shots5
6Shots on target4
9Shots off target1
2Blocked shots0
11Shots inside the box1
8Corners3
1Offsides1
8Fouls6
2Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
4Saves5
577Passes369
88%Pass accuracy78%

Bayer Leverkusen Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Flekken9000000007.2
J. Quansah90000012Y7.3
R. Andrich9010210008.3
E. Tapsoba9000200006.9
Arthur90010022Y7
I. Maza9000111207.3
M. Tillman8600202307.3
Aleix García7701002008
Christian Kofane7700321006.5
E. Poku6200001006.7
J. Hofmann6200211107.2
N. Tella sub2800001006.3
M. Terrier sub2810111107.7
L. Badé sub1300000006.6
A. Sarco sub1300100106.2
J. Belocian sub800100006.3

1. FC Köln Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Schwäbe9000000007.3
S. Sebulonsen9000211406.3
R. van den Berg9000000206.7
J. Thielmann9000000106.7
T. Krauß9000000507.5
J. Kamiński9000000307.2
E. Martel80000000Y5.9
S. El Mala7300000206.3
D. Huseinbašić4500000206.6
L. Waldschmidt4500110006.3
M. Bülter4500000006.3
C. Özkacar sub4500000006
L. Maina sub4500220106.5
R. Ache sub4500001006.2
K. Lund sub1700000006.6
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson sub1000000006.6

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

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

Recent form
Bayer LeverkusenWLWLD
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
1. FC KölnWLLDD
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 2 scored / 2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Bayer Leverkusen 4 · 0 draws · 1. FC Köln 2 · 2.83 goals/game
  • 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
  • 2022-11-09 1. FC Köln 1–2 Bayer Leverkusen
  • 2022-03-13 Bayer Leverkusen 0–1 1. FC Köln
League standing · 2025/26
Bayer Leverkusen#6 pos59 pts34 pl+21 GD
1. FC Köln#14 pos32 pts34 pl-14 GD
Goals per game
Bayer Leverkusen scored2
1. FC Köln scored1.44
Bayer Leverkusen conceded1.38
1. FC Köln conceded1.85

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Bayer Leverkusen 2.29 xG from 17 shots, 1. FC Köln 0.44 from 5. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Robert Andrich 33' · 0.40 xGChristian Kofane 8' · 0.37 xGMalik Tillman 47' · 0.32 xGGian-Luca Waldschmidt 27' · 0.31 xGJeanuël Belocian 90' · 0.29 xGAlejo Sarco 78' · 0.26 xGChristian Kofane 25' · 0.14 xGIbrahim Maza 49' · 0.08 xGEdmond Tapsoba 70' · 0.06 xGSebastian Sebulonsen 52' · 0.05 xGJonas Hofmann 35' · 0.04 xGAleix García 42' · 0.04 xGLinton Maina 92' · 0.04 xGEdmond Tapsoba 69' · 0.04 xGMalik Tillman 17' · 0.03 xGChristian Kofane 54' · 0.03 xGIbrahim Maza 64' · 0.03 xGLinton Maina 58' · 0.03 xGJonas Hofmann 35' · 0.02 xGSebastian Sebulonsen 27' · 0.01 xGMartin Terrier 65' · 0.09 xG · goalRobert Andrich 71' · 0.06 xG · goal
Bayer Leverkusen (attacking right)1. FC Köln (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Bayer Leverkusen1722.29
1. FC Köln500.44

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, Bayer Leverkusen led on xG, 1.03 to 0.33. At full time, Bayer Leverkusen led on xG, 2.29 to 0.44. The widest gap was 1.89 xG to Bayer Leverkusen, in the 90th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
2.31.100′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Bayer Leverkusen 65 minGoal - Bayer Leverkusen 71 min
Bayer Leverkusen 2.29 xG1. FC Köln 0.44 xGdots = goals · 22 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Bayer Leverkusen and 1. FC Köln?
In their last 6 meetings, Bayer Leverkusen won 4, 1. FC Köln won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Bayer Leverkusen and 1. FC Köln?
Recent form — Bayer Leverkusen 2W 1D 2L; 1. FC Köln 1W 2D 2L.

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