FC Köln 1–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Result & Analysis
Bayer 04 Leverkusen beat FC Köln 2–1 in the Bundesliga. Below is the model's pre-match call on this fixture, published before kick-off, and the analysis behind it.
Our Pre-Match Prediction
Before kick-off the model gave — FC Köln: 34%, Draw: 21%, Bayer 04 Leverkusen: 45%. Predicted scoreline was 1–2 (confidence 45%).
The model favours Bayer 04 Leverkusen (45%) away: they create 2.1 goals/game against FC Köln's 1.5 conceded/game. With home advantage, projected around 1.8–2.0.
Head to Head
FC Köln and Bayer 04 Leverkusen have met 3 times in the records we hold.
8 Nov 2026 — FC Köln 1–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen (2026/2027).
Scorers: Aleix García 7', Patrik Schick 85', Saïd El Mala 90'.
25 Apr 2026 — FC Köln 1–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen (2025/2026).
Scorers: Patrik Schick 52', Luca Waldschmidt 77'.
13 Dec 2025 — Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2–0 FC Köln (2025/2026).
Scorers: Martin Terrier 66', Robert Andrich 72'.
Over the last 3 meetings Bayer 04 Leverkusen hold the edge (0W · 0D · 3L), with FC Köln winning 0 of 3 and averaging 0.7 goals per game.
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Every FC Köln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen call above was published before kick-off and is graded in our public record, win or lose. Predictions are model estimates for information and entertainment only.