Cologne vs Leverkusen Prediction 25 April 2026
🔊 At the RheinEnergieStadion, Köln, who are unbeaten in their last five matches, will aim to upset Bayer for the third consecutive time. Bayer Leverkusen are still fighting for a Champions League spot. Despite their recent league defeat and exit from the DFB-Pokal, qualifying for Europe's elite competition would still mark a successful season for Kasper Hjulmand's side. Meanwhile, the hosts are keen to maintain a comfortable gap from the relegation and playoff zones. Whose desire to win will prevail?
Head-to-Head
📊 Kasper Hjulmand's team triumphed in the last Rhine derby in Matchday 14, with goals from Marten Terrier and Robert Andrich securing a 2-0 victory.
Head-to-head statistics Cologne - Leverkusen
Cologne Team Overview
🔴 Rene Wagner's team snatched a draw in Hamburg against St. Pauli (1-1), with Luca Waldschmidt scoring from the penalty spot in the dying minutes, earned by Jakub Kaminski. The opponent is also fighting for survival, making this result even more significant. As a result, the "Billy Goats" have accumulated 31 points, leveling with Gladbach, Hamburg, and Werder.
⚪ In the remaining fixtures, Cologne are set to face Bayer Leverkusen, Union Berlin, Heidenheim, and Bayern Munich. The team approaches this stretch with optimism: an unbeaten run of five matches in the Bundesliga marks their best record in the last three years. The last similar streak was recorded at the start of 2023 under Steffen Baumgart.
Match Results: Cologne
Bayer Leverkusen Team Overview
🔴 In their last home game against Augsburg (1-2), Leverkusen suffered a painful defeat. As a result, the team now trails the Champions League spots by four points. Patrik Schick is in fine form, having scored four goals in his last four Bundesliga matches. His goal against Augsburg marked his 22nd header in the league, the highest among active players. The Czech also thrives against Köln, remaining unbeaten in all seven official encounters against the "Billy Goats" (6 wins, 1 draw) and scoring five goals.
🏆 On Wednesday, the "Pharmacists" were knocked out of the DFB-Pokal, losing to Bayern Munich (0-2) in the semifinals. Bayer have now lost two consecutive home matches, and the season's end looks challenging with upcoming fixtures against Köln, Leipzig, Stuttgart, and Hamburg.
Match Results: Bayer Leverkusen
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Cologne
🎙️ Rene Wagner after the draw with St. Pauli: "We showed character and responded well to the flow of the match. The team didn't give up and kept playing until the end. In the second half, we performed better and created chances. It's crucial that we seized our opportunity towards the end. Of course, we wanted to win, but considering how the game developed, this point can be seen as deserved. We need to be more efficient in attack, but I'm pleased with how the team fought and maintained concentration until the final whistle."
❌ Ragnar Ache suffered a muscle injury in the last round and might miss the rest of the season. Timo Hübers and Luca Kilian remain sidelined.
Bayer Leverkusen
🎙️ Kasper Hjulmand after the match against Bayern: "We played with intensity and aimed to move the ball forward quickly. However, the opposition made it a tough challenge for us. Mark Flekken pulled off several outstanding saves, which kept the game tense for a long time."
❌ Arthur and Martin Terrier have missed several matches due to injuries and will not feature in the upcoming game. Christian Kouffane's participation remains uncertain.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
The match will be officiated by Robert Hartmann. In his last game, he issued only two yellow cards, with an average of 2.6 over his last 10 matches. Köln have accumulated 55 cautions over 30 rounds (averaging 1.8 per match), while Bayer have received 61 (averaging 2 per match). Considering the recent trend in the hosts' matches, it's worth considering over 3.5 yellow cards - this total has been surpassed in four of the last five games involving "The Billy Goats".
⚽ Goal Prediction
Köln will be without Ragnar Ache, one of their key strikers, but their attacking potential remains strong with Saidy El Mal, Jakub Kamiński, and Luca Waldschmidt stepping up. Bayer also boast high-caliber players like Patrik Schick, Alejandro Grimaldo, and Ibrahima Maza. Given the attacking prowess of both sides and current trends, it makes sense to consider over 2.5 goals, a mark that has been reached in Köln's last five home matches.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Bayer rank among the leaders in corner kicks, averaging about 5.5 per match. Köln's average is slightly lower at 4.6. Despite both teams' attacking styles, the statistics suggest a moderate number of set-pieces. Therefore, it's reasonable to consider under 10.5 corners, which has occurred in seven of Bayer's last eight away matches.
Editorial Prediction
Both teams remain motivated in the league standings. Köln aim to secure their spot away from the relegation battle, while Bayer continue their chase for a Champions League berth. Given the hosts' strong form and the visitors' inconsistent results, an open and high-scoring match is expected. The main bet is on both teams to score (yes). This outcome has occurred in 9 of Köln's last 10 matches, including five home games at the RheinEnergieStadion. A likely result is a high-scoring draw, possibly 2-2.
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