Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:2
25/04/2026 at 09:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Bundesliga - Round 31
  • Referee: Hartmann R. (Ger)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
2.651.33
Ball possession
45%55%
Total shots
258
Shots on target
103
Big chances
63
Corner kicks
25
Passes
85% (392/460)87% (500/577)
Yellow cards
12
Expected goals (xG)
2.651.33
xG on target (xGOT)
1.932.39
Total shots
258
Shots on target
103
Shots off target
83
Blocked shots
72
Shots inside the box
195
Shots outside the box
63
Hit the woodwork
11
Big chances
63
Corner kicks
25
Touches in opposition box
4217
Accurate through passes
20
Offsides
12
Free kicks
511
Passes
85% (392/460)87% (500/577)
Long passes
45% (20/44)48% (26/54)
Passes in final third
78% (122/156)72% (88/122)
Crosses
27% (4/15)14% (2/14)
Expected assists (xA)
1.560.99
Throw ins
1811
Fouls
115
Tackles
69% (9/13)74% (14/19)
Duels won
3543
Clearances
1825
Interceptions
910
Errors leading to shot
17
Errors leading to goal
01
Goalkeeper saves
18
xGOT faced
2.391.93
Goals prevented
0.390.93

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 1)
  • 10', Tapsoba E. 🟨,
  • 43', 0 - 1, Schick P. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 45', Johannesson I. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)
  • 52', 0 - 2, Schick P. , Tella N. (A),
  • 62', Maina L. , Castro-Montes A. ,
  • 62', Bulter M. , Thielmann J. ,
  • 62', Maza I. , Tillman M. ,
  • 72', Lund K. , Chavez F. ,
  • 72', Culbreath M. , Arthur ,
  • 72', Tella N. , Ben Seghir E. ,
  • 72', Garcia A. , Fernandez E. ,
  • 72', Johannesson I. , Waldschmidt L. ,
  • 77', 1 - 2, Waldschmidt L. , El Mala S. (A),
  • 85', Martel E. , Niang Y. ,
  • 86', Quansah J. , Bade L. ,
  • 90+5', Blaswich J. 🟨,

Chances of winning


Köln
25.9%
Draw
24.1%
Bayer Leverkusen
50%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
24.2% 22.9% 52.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

23.8% 22.6% 53.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Köln has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.7%)
  • Bayer Leverkusen has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Köln than the current prediction. (-2.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Bayer Leverkusen than the current prediction. (+3.7%)
  • Köln - Bayer Leverkusen Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.73
    (3.93)
    3.99
    (4.15)
    1.93
    (1.8)
    3.8%
    (5.1%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 3.00
    What is the prediction for Köln - Bayer Leverkusen?
  • Users Predictions: 23 users predict this event. Köln will win (votes: 3 - 13%). Bayer will win (votes: 17 - 73.9%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 13%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Bayer: 56%91.8%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Köln (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • BTTS - yes (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • O/U 3.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 12 and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Köln won 1.
    • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
    • Bayer may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Bayer could have a small edge in this match.
    • There will not play in Köln: Ache R. (Muscle Injury) Hubers T. (Knee Injury) Kilian L. (Knee Injury)
    • There will not play in Bayer: Arthur (Ankle Injury) Kofane C. (Thigh Injury) Terrier M. (Hamstring Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Köln won 5 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 21:39. (average 1.1:2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Köln won 2 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 9:14. (average 1:1.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Köln - Bayer Leverkusen were as follows:
    13.12.2025 Bayer Leverkusen - Köln 2:0
    05.02.2025 Bayer Leverkusen - Köln 3:2
    03.03.2024 Köln - Bayer Leverkusen 0:2
    08.10.2023 Bayer Leverkusen - Köln 3:0
    05.05.2023 Bayer Leverkusen - Köln 1:2
    Latest results of Köln
    17.04.2026 St. Pauli - Köln 1:1
    12.04.2026 Köln - Werder Bremen 3:1
    14.03.2026 Hamburger SV - Köln 1:1
    Latest results of Bayer Leverkusen
    German Bundesliga Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Bayern Munich ✔ 322651116:358183
    2Dortmund32207565:323367
    3RB Leipzig32195863:422162
    4Bayer Leverkusen32177866:432358
    5Stuttgart32177866:462058
    6Hoffenheim32177864:481658
    7Freiburg321281245:53-844
    8Eintracht Frankfurt3211101157:60-343
    9Augsburg321171442:56-1440
    10Mainz329101341:50-937
    11B. Monchengladbach328111337:50-1335
    12Hamburger SV328101436:51-1534
    13Union Berlin32891537:57-2033
    14FC Koln327111447:55-832
    15Werder Bremen32881637:57-2032
    16Wolfsburg32681842:67-2526
    17St. Pauli32681827:55-2826
    18Heidenheim32581938:69-3123

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