Our Bayer Leverkusen vs Cologne Prediction: 4-1
Bayer Leverkusen vs Cologne in the Germany DFB Pokal is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday February 5, 2025. We’re backing a 4-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
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 – Bayer Leverkusen vs TSG Hoffenheim
Bayer Leverkusen will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 Germany Bundesliga I victory over TSG Hoffenheim, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Bayer Leverkusen recorded 48% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bayer Leverkusen | 48% | 7 (5) | 1.53 | 39 |
 TSG Hoffenheim | 52% | 8 (7) | 2.08 | 32 |
Cologne's Last Match – Eintracht Braunschweig vs Cologne
Cologne must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Germany Bundesliga II victory over Eintracht Braunschweig in their last outing. In that match, Cologne recorded 43% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eintracht Braunschweig | 57% | 13 (4) | 1.75 | 47 |
 Cologne | 43% | 13 (5) | 1.44 | 42 |
Bayer Leverkusen vs Cologne Stats
Key Stats
| Bayer Leverkusen | Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.26 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 0.54 | Defence Strength | 1.33 |
| 2.5 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bayer Leverkusen are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Cologne average 1.6 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Bayer Leverkusen 24-9
Cologne 16-8
What are the odds for this match?
Bayer Leverkusen to win: @1.222
Draw: @6.25
Cologne to win: @11