Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Koln Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Dec 2025
Bundesliga Betting Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Koln
Bayer Leverkusen host FC Koln at BayArena, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Saturday 13 December.
We’re going to side with Koln +1 at odds of -109. This Asian Handicap wager has the upside of stakes returned if the visitors lose to Bayer Leverkusen by one goal. The ideal scenario is a win or draw.
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Bayer Leverkusen have been defeated in back-to-back Bundesliga games. On the road, they recently suffered a 2-0 loss against Augsburg at WWK Arena. Kasper Hjulmand's team dominated possession with 69% of the ball and recorded two shots on target.
On Wednesday night, Leverkusen played out a 2-2 draw when hosting Newcastle United in the Champions League.
FC Koln played St. Pauli at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at RheinEnergieSTADION. The Billy Goats enjoyed 57% possession and had six shots on goal, with Said El Mala on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Leverkusen have enjoyed three successive victories against Koln. In their last clash, Leverkusen came out with a 3-2 DFB-Pokal home win at BayArena. The 10 past H2H meetings have involved seven Leverkusen victories, one draw and two Koln wins.
| Bundesliga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Leverkusen |
13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 19 | 9 | 28:19 | 23 |
| 8 |  FC Koln |
13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 21 | 1 | 22:21 | 16 |
Leverkusen have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.1 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts. The Werkself have averaged 62.4% possession, 665.4 passes and 4.6 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.3 goals from 4.6 shots on goal, 11.5 attempts and 5.4 corners.
Top scorer is Ernest Poku on 4 goals, while Christian Kofane and Edmond Tapsoba have both racked up 3. Alejandro Grimaldo and Aleix Garcia have racked up the most assists with 3, while goalkeeper Mark Flekken has 3 clean sheets.
Koln have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 12.3 attempts, 4.5 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. Lukas Kwasniok's side average 48.7% possession, 448.2 passes, 4.1 corners awarded and 6.3 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 5.0 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts.
The leading goalscorers have been Said El Mala on 5, Jakub Kaminski with 3 and Gian-Luca Waldschmidt 2. Eric Martel and Ragnar Ache are the top assist makers on 2, with Marvin Schwaebe recording one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (4-4-2): Mark Flekken (GK), Robert Andrich, Loic Bade, Edmond Tapsoba, Jonas Hofmann, Ibrahim Maza, Aleix Garcia, Ernest Poku, Malik Tillman, Martin Terrier, Patrik Schick.
FC Koln predicted lineup (3-4-3): Marvin Schwaebe (GK), Sebastian Sebulonsen, Eric Martel, Rav van den Berg, Jan Thielmann, Denis Huseinbasic, Tom Krauss, Jakub Kaminski, Marius Buelter, Gian-Luca Waldschmidt, Said El Mala.
Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Koln Prediction & Betting Tips
Our expert Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Koln betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, corners forecast, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.
Match Prediction
For Koln +1 to secure a return at -109, we need a win or a draw in this Bundesliga encounter. We are expecting the match to be competitive and have confidence in the underdogs.
We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The Bundesliga form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.
Key Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Koln league stats:
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.1% chance of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +650. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Ernest Poku (Leverkusen) has had a minimum of one shot on goal in four straight Bundesliga home games. We’re expecting him to produce a high level of performance and cover the Shots on Target line, with odds of -111 on offer.
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Jonas Hofmann (Leverkusen) has scored two goals in his past ten Bundesliga matches. It’s worth a play on the +250 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen an average of 4.60 Bayer Leverkusen corners in the past 10 games, with Koln conceding under 6.5 corners in the previous five matches. There are odds of -139 for this Leverkusen Team Corners wager and we think the line is too high.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up different selections in the following bet builder: Koln with the +1 Asian Handicap, both teams to find the net and also Ernest Poku (Leverkusen) to have at minimum of one shot on target.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Koln Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Bayer Leverkusen are the skinniest price to succeed in this Bundesliga clash, with the favourites afforded a 65% probability based on their -185 betting odds with the bookies. FC Koln are the +440 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Leverkusen at -100, go for Koln at +370 or take the draw at +170.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -182.
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There is -100 available that Patrik Schick finds the net at any stage. He is available at +340 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
Leverkusen have clocked up four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
Koln have failed to win in their last three matches on their travels. The Billy Goats have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.40.
The past meeting at BayArena saw Leverkusen defeat Koln 3-2 in extra-time (2-2 after 90 mins). The previous 6 H2H games at BayArena have featured four Leverkusen wins and two Koln triumphs.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Leverkusen Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 3.70 | 2.10 | 1.60 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
| FC Koln Away Stats |
3-3-4 | 2.50 | 1.10 | 1.40 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- DFB-Pokal: 05/02 2025 Leverkusen 3 Koln 2
- Bundesliga: 03/03 2024 Koln 0 Leverkusen 2
- Bundesliga: 08/10 2023 Leverkusen 3 Koln 0
- Bundesliga: 05/05 2023 Leverkusen 1 Koln 2
- Bundesliga: 09/11 2022 Koln 1 Leverkusen 2
- Bundesliga: 13/03 2022 Leverkusen 0 Koln 1
- Bundesliga: 24/10 2021 Koln 2 Leverkusen 2
- Bundesliga: 17/04 2021 Leverkusen 3 Koln 0
- Bundesliga: 16/12 2020 Koln 0 Leverkusen 4
- Bundesliga: 17/06 2020 Leverkusen 3 Koln 1
Bayer Leverkusen League Stats
FC Koln League Stats
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 6.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 6.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 62.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 61.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Bayer Leverkusen this season are Patrik Schick (5), Alejandro Grimaldo (4), Ernest Poku (4)
- Top Assistors for Bayer Leverkusen this season are Alejandro Grimaldo (4), Aleix Garcia (3), Edmond Tapsoba (2)
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Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Koln Lineups & Team News
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Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
FC Koln Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
FC Koln Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Previous Bayer Leverkusen Lineups
Previous FC Koln Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Bayer Leverkusen Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Kasper Hjulmand
FC Koln Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 49:9 | 37 |
| 2 | RB Leipzig | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 28:13 | 29 |
| 3 | Dortmund | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 23:11 | 28 |
| 4 | Leverkusen | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 28:19 | 23 |
| 5 | Hoffenheim | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 25:19 | 23 |
| 6 | Stuttgart | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 21:22 | 22 |
| 7 | Frankfurt | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 28:29 | 21 |
| 8 | FC Koln | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 22:21 | 16 |
| 9 | Freiburg | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 20:22 | 16 |
| 10 | B. M'gladbach | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 17:19 | 16 |
| 11 | Werder Bremen | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 18:24 | 16 |
| 12 | Union Berlin | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 16:22 | 15 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 14:20 | 15 |
| 14 | Augsburg | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 17:27 | 13 |
| 15 | Wolfsburg | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 17:23 | 12 |
| 16 | Heidenheim | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12:28 | 11 |
| 17 | St. Pauli | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11:25 | 8 |
| 18 | Mainz 05 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11:24 | 6 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 29:4 | 21 |
| 2 | RB Leipzig | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18:3 | 18 |
| 3 | Stuttgart | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9:8 | 15 |
| 4 | Dortmund | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11:4 | 14 |
| 5 | Leverkusen | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16:6 | 13 |
| 6 | Hamburger SV | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12:8 | 13 |
| 7 | Freiburg | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:8 | 11 |
| 8 | Werder Bremen | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8:8 | 11 |
| 9 | Frankfurt | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11:9 | 10 |
| 10 | Hoffenheim | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11:10 | 9 |
| 11 | Union Berlin | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10:10 | 9 |
| 12 | Augsburg | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9:15 | 9 |
| 13 | FC Koln | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14:10 | 8 |
| 14 | Heidenheim | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:13 | 8 |
| 15 | B. M'gladbach | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7:14 | 6 |
| 16 | Wolfsburg | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10:15 | 5 |
| 17 | St. Pauli | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:14 | 4 |
| 18 | Mainz 05 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5:11 | 2 |
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