Bundesliga· Regular Season - 31· RheinEnergieStadion
1. FC Köln
Bayer Leverkusen1-2
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1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 25 April 2026 · Kick-off
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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% | 1.14 | - |
| X2Bayer Leverkusen or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 73% | 1.37 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 71% | 1.42 | - |
| AH1 +1.51. FC Köln +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| 1X1. FC Köln or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| 2Bayer Leverkusen to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Bayer Leverkusen -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.06 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 29% | 3.39 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 11. FC Köln to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.51. FC Köln -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.24 | - |
1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen preview & analysis
Match preview
1. FC Köln host Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga (Regular Season - 31) at RheinEnergieStadion on Saturday, 25 April 2026, with kick-off at 13:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
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 3.8 goals (1.6 - 2.2 in expected goals), with 73% for over 2.5 and 71% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Bundesliga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 |  Bayern München | 34 | 28 | 5 | 1 | +86 | 89 |
| 2 |  Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 22 | 7 | 5 | +36 | 73 |
| 3 |  RB Leipzig | 34 | 20 | 5 | 9 | +19 | 65 |
| 4 |  VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | +22 | 62 |
| 5 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | +13 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer Leverkusen | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | +21 | 59 |
| 7 |  SC Freiburg | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | -6 | 47 |
| 8 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -4 | 44 |
| 9 |  FC Augsburg | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | -16 | 43 |
| 10 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | -9 | 40 |
| 11 |  Union Berlin | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | -14 | 39 |
| 12 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | -11 | 38 |
| 13 |  Hamburger SV | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | -14 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Köln | 34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | -14 | 32 |
| 15 |  Werder Bremen | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | -23 | 32 |
| 16 |  VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 7 | 8 | 19 | -24 | 29 |
| 17 |  1. FC Heidenheim | 34 | 6 | 8 | 20 | -31 | 26 |
| 18 |  FC St. Pauli | 34 | 6 | 8 | 20 | -31 | 26 |
1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen: FAQ
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 71%, 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 13:30 UTC on Saturday, 25 April 2026 at RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne.
