Cologne vs Leverkusen Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 8 November 2026
🔊 Cologne host Bayer Leverkusen in the ninth round of the Bundesliga. The hosts are still unbeaten at home and are gradually improving their results, while the visitors are going through a poor spell in the league after two consecutive defeats. Leverkusen, however, have a much more prolific attack and have traditionally performed well against Cologne. The upcoming Rhine derby will be a good opportunity for both teams to improve their position in the table.
Head-to-head: Bayer Leverkusen hold a significant advantage
📊 In their previous 36 competitive meetings, Bayer Leverkusen have won 23 times, Cologne have won eight, and five matches have ended in draws. The fixture has averaged 2.69 goals per match. In their most recent meeting, in April 2026, Bayer Leverkusen won 2-1.
Head-to-head statistics Cologne - Leverkusen
Cologne: reliable at home and steadily improving results
Köln are 13th with nine points after eight rounds. René Wagner’s side have yet to find consistency, but their recent results suggest that things are gradually improving. In the league, the Billy Goats drew 1-1 with Union in Berlin, having beaten the Berlin side 5-0 at home in the German Cup a few days earlier. The hosts are also unbeaten in their four home Bundesliga matches so far, with two wins and two draws.
Köln’s main problem is their lack of goals. They have scored only nine in eight rounds, while conceding 12. At home, however, the Billy Goats play more boldly, bring their wide players into the attack more often and put more pressure on the opposition penalty area. Against Bayer Leverkusen, the hosts need to make use of their home advantage, as their opponents have recently been making regular mistakes when defending their goal.
Match Results: Köln
Bayer Leverkusen: attacking potential despite two defeats
Bayer Leverkusen are sixth with 13 points. Carles Martínez’s side started the season with a strong attacking return, scoring 18 goals in eight Bundesliga rounds, but their recent league performances have raised questions. Leverkusen have lost two consecutive league matches for the first time since January: they first fell to Hoffenheim, then suffered a 4-2 home defeat to Stuttgart. They also failed to win in the Europa League, losing narrowly at home to Marseille on 5 November.
Despite those setbacks, Bayer Leverkusen’s attack remains one of the most dangerous in the league. Patrik Schick, Ibrahim Maza and their teammates regularly create chances, and the side can move quickly from defence to attack. However, conceding 16 goals in eight rounds points to serious defensive problems. Against Köln, Leverkusen need to improve their organisation without the ball, as the hosts are capable of making use of the home crowd’s support and the space left open.
Match Results: Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Latest news
Köln
❌ Köln are still without Thijs Dallinga, Timo Hübers, Ellyes Skhiri, Ran van den Berg and Imad Rondić. It remains uncertain whether forward Ragnar Ache will return to the squad.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
❌ Bayer Leverkusen will be without Moussa Diaby, Martin Terrier, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Christian Kofane and Guéla Doué. Kennet Eichhorn is also still recovering. Loïc Badé has returned to the squad, while Nathan Tella’s involvement remains in doubt.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Over eight rounds, Köln's players have received 16 yellow cards, and Bayer Leverkusen's players have also received 16. Both teams therefore average two yellow cards per match. Given the rivalry of the Rhine derby and Bayer Leverkusen's need to end their run of poor results, Total Yellow Cards - Over 3.5 is worth considering. The odds are 1.35*.
⚽ Goals Prediction
Bayer have scored 18 goals in eight rounds, while Köln have scored just nine. However, the Leverkusen side have already conceded 16 goals, and the hosts look much more convincing at home than away. In home matches, Köln score against almost every opponent (with the exception of Schalke), while Bayer’s attacking potential gives reason to expect them to score too. Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.41* looks like the obvious option.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Köln average six corners per match, while Bayer Leverkusen average 7.38. The hosts’ matches produce around 11.6 corners, while Bayer Leverkusen’s produce 10.9. Both teams make active use of attacks down the flanks and regularly turn attacking moves into dribbles, crosses or blocked shots. Therefore, Total Corners - Over 9.5 at 1.57* is worth considering.
*Odds are indicative and may vary depending on the bookmaker.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
Bayer Leverkusen have an advantage in attacking potential, but their recent results and absences mean they cannot be considered clear favourites. Cologne are still unbeaten at home and are capable of capitalising on mistakes in the visitors’ defence. Given Bayer Leverkusen’s goalscoring record and both teams’ problems defending their own goal, I expect a fairly open game. Even so, the visitors still have the edge in individual quality. Final prediction: Bayer Leverkusen Team Total Goals - Over 1.5. Correct score prediction: 1-2.
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