Bundesliga Matchday (7): Betting Odds and Predictions for Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Köln

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Bayer Leverkusen’s main objective is to win the Bundesliga and secure a spot in the Champion’s League.

Xabi Alonso will be hoping for continued success as his team aims for another consecutive win. They have emerged victorious in their last two matches against Mainz and Heidenheim.

League leaders Bayer Leverkusen continue to find ways to win, with an impressive record of five victories in their last six games this season. They have rightfully earned their place in the Champion’s League zone, currently sitting at the top of the table with 16 points (5 wins and 1 draw). They are the team to beat.

Playing at home, Bayer Leverkusen have won three matches.

Bayer Leverkusen will be eager to maintain the pressure on their rivals as they strive to stay at the top of the table. A win in their upcoming game would take them to 19 points and keep their momentum going.

Steffen Baumgart’s Cologne will face Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday in a crucial away match, aiming to enhance their chances of avoiding relegation.

If Cologne’s season is to stay on track, they must put an end to their recent poor form in this game. In their last two matches, they suffered a 0-2 defeat against Stuttgart and a 2-1 loss against Werder Bremen.

Steffen Baumgart’s Cologne is currently facing challenging times, having suffered five losses in their last six fixtures, which has pushed them into relegation territory. This negative run of form needs to be halted quickly. With only one point, they currently sit seventeenth in the League. Their record consists of 0 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw.

Cologne has drawn one game and lost two games out of their three League matches on the road this season.

A victory for FC Köln in this game would bring their points tally to 4 so far this season.

Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Köln – Head-to-Head

In terms of their past matchups, this particular clash has frequently ended in favor of the home team. Bayer has dominated with 24 wins, while 14 matches have ended in a draw. Furthermore, in the last four meetings between these two teams, three have resulted in a draw. The most recent encounter took place in May 2023, where FC Köln emerged victorious with a 1-2 away win, securing all three points.

In summary, Bayer Leverkusen is currently the favored team to win the contest with a rating of 10.2%. On the other hand, FC Köln has very low chances of winning. A draw between the two teams is rated at 17.01%.

Performance Report

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Author: Ben Llorente

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