1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction: forecast due 7 Nov, 14:30 UTC
Team news
Checked . Team news does not change the published probabilities.
1. FC Köln
| Player | Status | Detail | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rav van den Berg | Out (injury: About 1-2 weeks) | Injury | Confirmed by 2 sources |
| Timo Hübers | Out (injury: Early January 2027) | Injury | Confirmed by 2 sources |
| Ellyes Skhiri | Out (injury: Early January 2027) | Injury | Confirmed by 2 sources |
| Imad Rondić | Out (injury: Early November 2026) | Injury | Confirmed by 2 sources |
| Ragnar Ache | Out (injury: About 1-2 weeks) | Injury | Confirmed by 2 sources |
| Thijs Dallinga | Out (injury: Late June 2027) | Injury | 1 source |
Bayer Leverkusen
| Player | Status | Detail | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Tella | Out (injury: About a week) | Injury | Confirmed by 2 sources |
| Kennet Eichhorn | Out (injury: Late November 2026) | Injury | Confirmed by 2 sources |
| Guéla Doué | Out (injury: A few weeks) | Injury | Confirmed by 2 sources |
| Eliesse Ben Seghir | Out (injury: About 1-2 weeks) | Injury | Confirmed by 2 sources |
| Martin Terrier | Out (injury: Early December 2026) | Injury | Confirmed by 2 sources |
| Christian Kofane | Doubtful (injury: Doubtful) | Injury | 2 sources |
| Moussa Diaby | Out (injury: Mid November 2026) | Injury | Confirmed by 2 sources |
| Loic Bade | Doubtful | Head | 1 source |
Recent form
Days of rest count matches in every competition, cups included.
1. FC Köln13th · 9 pts from 8 · 7 days' rest
- Lost 1–2 v Hamburger SV (away), 19 Sep
- Won 2–1 v Borussia Mönchengladbach (home), 11 Oct
- Lost 0–1 v Eintracht Frankfurt (away), 16 Oct
- Drew 0–0 v Schalke 04 (home), 24 Oct
- Drew 1–1 v Union Berlin (away), 1 Nov
Last 5 league matches, latest on the right
- Won 2–1 v Borussia Mönchengladbach (home), 11 Oct, Bundesliga
- Lost 0–1 v Eintracht Frankfurt (away), 16 Oct, Bundesliga
- Drew 0–0 v Schalke 04 (home), 24 Oct, Bundesliga
- Won 5–0 v Union Berlin (home), 27 Oct, German Cup
- Drew 1–1 v Union Berlin (away), 1 Nov, Bundesliga
Last 5 in all competitions, including cups
Rest counted from Bundesliga v Union Berlin, 1 Nov
Bayer Leverkusen6th · 13 pts from 8 · 3 days' rest
- Won 2–0 v RB Leipzig (home), 20 Sep
- Won 4–3 v Mainz 05 (away), 10 Oct
- Won 2–1 v SC Freiburg (home), 18 Oct
- Lost 0–3 v TSG Hoffenheim (away), 25 Oct
- Lost 2–4 v VfB Stuttgart (home), 31 Oct
Last 5 league matches, latest on the right
- Won 2–1 v SC Freiburg (home), 18 Oct, Bundesliga
- Won 2–0 v OFI Crete (away), 22 Oct, UEFA Europa League
- Lost 0–3 v TSG Hoffenheim (away), 25 Oct, Bundesliga
- Won 5–2 v 1. FC Nürnberg (home), 28 Oct, German Cup
- Lost 2–4 v VfB Stuttgart (home), 31 Oct, Bundesliga
Last 5 in all competitions, including cups
Rest counted from Europa League v Marseille, 5 Nov
Head-to-head
Last 5 meetings in all competitions, latest first. Cup scores include extra time. Meetings in divisions we do not cover are not included.
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2026 | 1. FC Köln | 1 – 2 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 – 0 | 1. FC Köln |
| 5 Feb 2025German Cup | Bayer Leverkusen | 3 – 2aet | 1. FC Köln |
| 3 Mar 2024 | 1. FC Köln | 0 – 2 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 8 Oct 2023 | Bayer Leverkusen | 3 – 0 | 1. FC Köln |
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