1. FC Köln (Home)
- Köln are unbeaten in 3 home games and drubbed Union Berlin 5-0 here in the cup.
- In Bundesliga 2026-2027, Leverkusen have won one, drawn one and lost two of their four away matches, but 1. FC Koln have been solid at home with two wins and two draws in four and have only shipped four goals.
Bayer Leverkusen (Away)
- Bayer Leverkusen are the clear favorite, however, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5 matches.
- It's anyone's guess how this game is going to play out, but Bayer 04 Leverkusen arrive at RheinEnergieSTADION on Sunday as the clear favourites with the Werkself listed at 1.66 for the win.
- Leverkusen have been in patchy form themselves, losing their last two games, but have the quality and firepower to win this derby if they can get their play on a roll.
Head-to-Head
- Leverkusen have won all three meetings between these sides and won here 2-1 in Bundesliga 2025/2026.
- The visitors do have a slight advantage in that Koln haven't won the last two home head-to-heads.
Key Players
- Thijs Dallinga is the home team's top goalscorer with 2 in 3 Bundesliga appearances, while Patrik Schick is on four in four for Leverkusen.
- Ibrahim Maza has given Leverkusen an extra bite up front of late, however, scoring 2 of their 6 goals in the past five matches.
Betting Insights
- The goals markets are definitely attractive with Over 2.5 (1.38) and Both Teams to Score Yes (1.42), so we're taking an away win with goals on both ends here.
- Leverkusen arrive as favourites with the Werkself listed at 1.66 for the win.
Prediction
- A 2-3 away win looks the most likely outcome of this game, as the visitors still have more quality and Koln will be looking to make them work hard for it.
- So we're taking an away win with goals on both ends here.
