Bayer Leverkusen & FC Köln meet on Match-day 26

Next Sunday at 3:30pm GMT, on matchday 26 of the Bundesliga, we will see Bayer play Cologne at the Bay Arena.

Cologne, currently sitting in eighth place, face the formidable task of an away trip to Bayer, who currently sit third in the League.

Bayer Leverkusen go into this match with 45 points secured

Bayer will be hoping for a win, following a disappointing 1-1 away draw against Bayern Munich in their last game.

Also, Bayer keep finding ways to win, having secured five victories in their last seven meetings is astonishing this season, a form has placed them in clear contention for Champion’s League qualification. With 45 points, they currently sit third in the League. The breakdown for the team’s record is 13 wins, 6 losses and 6 draws having won 13 fixtures, drawn six games, and lost six matches.

Playing at home, Bayer have won seven matches, drawn two meetings, and lost three fixtures.

A win in this fixture would take Bayer Leverkusen’s points to 48 in the League.

It is likely that two key players will miss Sunday’s fixture, which is something of a concern for Gerardo Seoane and his Bayer team.

FC Köln’s Bundesliga season, has so far seen them gain 36 points, going into this game

Cologne have dropped five points in their last two encounters – a 0-1 defeat at Hoffenheim and 1-1 draw at Greuther Fürth.

Also, Cologne keep finding ways to win, having secured five victories in their last 10 meetings is astonishing this season. With an eighth position in the league and 9 wins, 7 losses and 9 draws, they currently have 36 points in the League having won nine matches, drawn nine matches, and lost seven fixtures.

Cologne’s away record is remarkable and poses a significant threat to Bayer. In the 12 games they’ve played on the road this season, they have so far won two fixtures, drawn six games, and lost four meetings.

A victory for FC Köln would put them on 39 points.

Bayer Leverkusen v FC Köln – Head-to-Head.

Regarding their historical duels Bayer and Cologne have faced each other 41 times in the past, with the balance of wins sitting in Bayer’s favour (22 – 8). In addition, Cologne have repeatedly tasted defeat at the hands of Bayer in eleven out of the previous 20 meetings with them. The last time both teams met in this competition was October 2021 and the score line ended up with a 2-2 draw.

Players to watch

For Bayer, Moussa Diaby, one of their best scorers, has netted
seven goals in 25 League fixtures this campaign, while Anthony Modeste is one of the top performing players after having scored
three goals in 25 League fixtures this season for Cologne.

Other standout players for Bayer are Lucas Alario and Patrik Schick with three goals and three goals respectively and for Cologne are Anthony Modeste and Timo Hubers with three goals both.