Our Bayer Leverkusen vs Cologne Prediction: 2-1
Bayer Leverkusen vs Cologne in the Germany Bundesliga I is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 13, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Bayer Leverkusen vs Cologne prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Bayer Leverkusen's Last Match – Man City vs Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-0 UEFA Champions League victory over Man City on November 25. In that match, Bayer Leverkusen saw 45% of the ball and created 2 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Man City | 55% | 12 (7) | 1.84 | 117 |
 Bayer Leverkusen | 45% | 2 (2) | 0.55 | 20 |
Cologne's Last Match – Cologne vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Cologne will be eager to respond after suffering a 3-4 Germany Bundesliga I defeat at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt on November 22. In that match, Cologne recorded 46% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cologne | 46% | 9 (5) | 1.24 | 48 |
 Eintracht Frankfurt | 54% | 8 (7) | 1.67 | 38 |
Bayer Leverkusen vs Cologne Stats
Key Stats
| Bayer Leverkusen | Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.34 | Attacking Strength | 0.67 |
| 0.6 | Defence Strength | 1.1 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.6 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bayer Leverkusen are averaging 2.6 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Cologne average 1.6 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.