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 – Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle
Bayer Leverkusen will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 UEFA Champions League draw against Newcastle on December 10. In that match, Bayer Leverkusen saw 51% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bayer Leverkusen | 51% | 9 (7) | 1.26 | 34 |
Newcastle | 49% | 11 (5) | 2.06 | 54 |
Cologne's Last Match – Cologne vs St Pauli
Cologne will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Germany Bundesliga I share of the spoils with St Pauli on December 6. In that match, Cologne recorded 57% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cologne | 57% | 8 (8) | 1.64 | 30 |
St Pauli | 43% | 3 (1) | 0.14 | 33 |
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 2.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Cologne average 1.4 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.



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