Bundesliga · Germany · RheinEnergieStadion

1. FC Köln

DWDLW

1–2

Bayer Leverkusen

LLWLW

1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction & analysis

61%

Footrivo pick

Bayer Leverkusen to win

Good pick · fair odds 1.63 · bookmaker 1.73 · Won ✓

5/10Rating

1.73Odds

Quick tips for this match

ResultBayer Leverkusen to win ✓61% · @1.73

Double chanceBayer Leverkusen or draw ✓84% · @1.18

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.57

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · @1.17

Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✓10% · fair 10.17

Win chances

1. FC Köln16%fair 6.21 · @4.50

Draw23%fair 4.41 · @4.00

Bayer Leverkusen61%fair 1.63 · @1.73

3.28Expected goals

1.081. FC Köln xG

2.20Bayer Leverkusen xG

63%Both score

62%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–210%

0–29%

1–19%

0–18%

1–37%

0–37%

From our goals model: 1. FC Köln 1.1 – 2.2 Bayer Leverkusen expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Our analysis

Bayer Leverkusen travel as clear favourites – 61% to win, against 16% for 1. FC Köln.

1. FC Köln have taken 9 points from their last 6 matches (2W 3D 1L), scoring 1.7 and conceding 0.8 per game. Bayer Leverkusen have 9 points from their last 6 (3W 0D 3L), averaging 1.8 scored and 1.8 conceded.

We expect around 3.3 goals (1.1 for 1. FC Köln, 2.2 for Bayer Leverkusen). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on this projection. Most likely scores: 1–2 (10%), 0–2 (9%), 1–1 (9%).

Our pick is Bayer Leverkusen to win at a 61% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.73 is better than our fair price of 1.63, so there is value in it.

Every market, with fair odds

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Bayer Leverkusen to win ✓	61%	1.63	1.73 ▲
Double chance	Bayer Leverkusen or draw ✓	84%	1.19	1.18
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	63%	1.60	1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	82%	1.21	1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✓	62%	1.61	1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	59%	1.68	1.57
Half-time result	Bayer Leverkusen ahead at half-time ✓	46%	2.15	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Bayer Leverkusen / FT Bayer Leverkusen ✓	41%	2.46	–
Correct score	Correct score 1–2 ✓	10%	10.17	–

Form

1. FC Köln – last 6

DWDLWD

1 Nov	@ Union Berlin	1–1	D
27 Oct	vs Union Berlin	5–0	W
24 Oct	vs FC Schalke 04	0–0	D
16 Oct	@ Eintracht Frankfurt	0–1	L
11 Oct	vs Borussia Mönchengladbach	2–1	W
3 Oct	@ FC Viktoria Köln	2–2	D

1.7Scored / game

0.8Conceded / game

50%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

Bayer Leverkusen – last 6

LLWLWW

5 Nov	vs Marseille	0–1	L
31 Oct	vs VfB Stuttgart	2–4	L
28 Oct	vs 1. FC Nürnberg	5–2	W
25 Oct	@ 1899 Hoffenheim	0–3	L
22 Oct	@ OFI	2–0	W
18 Oct	vs SC Freiburg	2–1	W

1.8Scored / game

1.8Conceded / game

50%Both scored

67%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between 1. FC Köln and Bayer Leverkusen.

Bundesliga table

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Bayern München	9	6	3	0	+20	21
2	Borussia Dortmund	9	6	3	0	+9	21
3	SC Freiburg	9	6	1	2	+10	19
4	RB Leipzig	9	6	0	3	+14	18
5	Bayer Leverkusen	9	5	1	3	+3	16
6	Werder Bremen	9	4	3	2	+2	15
7	SV Elversberg	9	4	1	4	-1	13
8	VfB Stuttgart	9	4	0	5	0	12
9	1899 Hoffenheim	9	4	0	5	-1	12
10	Eintracht Frankfurt	9	3	3	3	-5	12
11	Hamburger SV	9	4	0	5	-10	12
12	FSV Mainz 05	9	3	1	5	-1	10
13	SC Paderborn 07	9	2	4	3	-3	10
14	FC Augsburg	9	2	3	4	0	9
15	1. FC Köln	9	2	3	4	-4	9
16	Union Berlin	9	1	4	4	-14	7
17	FC Schalke 04	9	1	3	5	-6	6
18	Borussia Mönchengladbach	9	1	1	7	-13	4

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen?

Our pick is Bayer Leverkusen to win with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.73.

Who will win 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen?

On our numbers 1. FC Köln have a 16% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Bayer Leverkusen 61%.

How many goals will there be in 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen?

We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.

When is 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen?

1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 15:30 (West Africa Time) at RheinEnergieStadion.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.