Bundesliga· Regular Season - 9· RheinEnergieStadion
1. FC Köln
Bayer Leverkusen8 Nov
1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 8 November 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.47
Expected goals
1.5 - 2.1
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More 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Bayer Leverkusen +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.13 | - |
| X2Bayer Leverkusen or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 70% | 1.43 | - |
| AH1 +1.51. FC Köln +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 68% | 1.46 | - |
| 1X1. FC Köln or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 52% | 1.94 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 48% | 2.06 | - |
| 2Bayer Leverkusen to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 32% | 3.11 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Bayer Leverkusen -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 32% | 3.17 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 30% | 3.30 | - |
| 11. FC Köln to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.51. FC Köln -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.43 | - |
1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen preview & analysis
Match preview
1. FC Köln host Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga (Regular Season - 9) at RheinEnergieStadion on Sunday, 8 November 2026, with kick-off at 14:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
1. FC Köln arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to Eintracht Frankfurt 0-1 away. They're 11th in the table with 7 points from 6 games. Bayer Leverkusen arrive in superb form, with 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 14 and conceding 5. Most recently they beat Lech Poznan 4-0 away. They're 4th in the table with 10 points from 5 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, 1. FC Köln have won 1, Bayer Leverkusen have won 5 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 3.0 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Bayer Leverkusen narrow favourites: 1. FC Köln 23%, draw 38%, Bayer Leverkusen 39%. We expect around 3.6 goals (1.5 - 2.1 in expected goals), with 70% for over 2.5 and 68% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 68% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is 1. FC Köln 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen.
Recent form
1. FC Köln- 16 OctAEintracht Frankfurt0-1
- 11 OctHBorussia Mönchengladbach2-1
- 3 OctAFC Viktoria Köln2-2
- 19 SeptAHamburger SV1-2
- 12 SeptHWerder Bremen1-1
Bayer Leverkusen- 15 OctALech Poznan4-0
- 10 OctAFSV Mainz 054-3
- 20 SeptHRB Leipzig2-0
- 16 SeptHCelje2-0
- 12 SeptAFC Augsburg2-2
Head to head
Bundesliga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 |  SC Freiburg | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 13 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 13 |
| 3 |  Bayern München | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +12 | 11 |
| 4 | Bayer Leverkusen | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 |  RB Leipzig | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +10 | 9 |
| 6 |  FC Augsburg | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 7 |  Werder Bremen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 8 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -6 | 8 |
| 9 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
| 10 |  SV Elversberg | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 11 | 1. FC Köln | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 12 |  VfB Stuttgart | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| 13 |  Hamburger SV | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 6 |
| 14 |  FC Schalke 04 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 5 |
| 15 |  SC Paderborn 07 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| 16 |  Union Berlin | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -12 | 4 |
| 17 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 3 |
| 18 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -11 | 0 |
1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen: FAQ
What is the 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is 1. FC Köln 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen.
Who is the favourite to win 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen?
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Bayer Leverkusen are favourites. Our model gives 1. FC Köln a 23% chance of winning, Bayer Leverkusen 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen?
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We rate both teams to score at 68%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen kick off?
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1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen kicks off at 14:30 UTC on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne.
