Prediction 1
Over 2.5 Goals
61/100 (1.61)
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Prediction 2
Both Teams to Score
1/2 (1.5)
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Cologne take on Bayer Leverkusen at the RheinEnergieStadion in the Bundesliga on Wednesday, November 9th. 12th meets 14th in the German top flight in this midweek tussle. Read our free predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Cologne vs Bayer Leverkusen – Free Betting Tips & Predictions
Two clubs in the grip of inconsistency collide at the RheinEnergieStadion when Cologne entertain Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday. Read our top predictions for this week’s fixture below.
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Over 2.5 Goals
Bayer Leverkusen roared to an impressive, if completely unexpected, 5-0 triumph over Bundesliga leaders Union Berlin at the weekend and Die Werkself should have garnered enough confidence from that victory to play on the front foot at the RheinEnergieStadion on Wednesday. Two of Cologne’s last three home assignments featured five goals and with Bayer prepared to attack, supporters should be treated to another exciting tussle. As such, we recommend backing over 2.5 goals to hit the net in midweek.
Both Teams to Score
Leverkusen’s five-goal showing against Union Berlin at the weekend should allow them to attack with renewed vigour against Cologne on Wednesday evening and we expect Bayer to rattle the net at least once again at the RheinEnergieStadion where the hosts have gone four matches without keeping a clean sheet. However, Bayer’s return of just one shutout from six tests on the road this term suggests they are just as likely to concede against a Cologne frontline that plundered seven goals in their last three home fixtures. With those factors considered, a stake on both teams to score in midweek looks like a smart play.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Cologne vs Bayer Leverkusen
View our rundown of the top stats for Wednesday’s game below alongside a tool to help you choose the best odds.
Head to Head
13/03/22
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Bayer Leverkusen
Cologne
0
1
24/10/21
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Cologne
Bayer Leverkusen
2
2
17/04/21
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Bayer Leverkusen
Cologne
3
0
16/12/20
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Cologne
Bayer Leverkusen
0
4
17/06/20
Germany Bundesliga I Germany
Bayer Leverkusen
Cologne
3
1
Cologne vs Bayer Leverkusen Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Wednesday’s Bundesliga meeting between Cologne and Bayer Leverkusen below.
Cologne Predicted Lineup
Cologne could be without the services of midfielders Florian Dietz, Jonas Hector and Dejan Ljubicic on Wednesday while attackers Mark Uth, Tim Lemperle and Sebastian Andersson are also absent through injury. Cologne were beaten 2-0 at Freiburg at the weekend and dropped down to 12th place in the Bundesliga as a result.
Predicted Lineup for Cologne: Schwabe – Schmitz, Soldo, Kilian, Pedersen – Martel, Skhiri, Maina, Duda, Kainz – Tigges
Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup
Charles Aranguiz, Florian Wirtz and Sardar Azmoun are all in the treatment room for Bayer Leverkusen, though Die Werkself didn't need any of their absent stars to hammer Union Berlin 5-0 on Sunday. That emphatic victory was the high point of Xabi Alonso's short stewardship so far.
Predicted Lineup for Bayer Leverkusen: Hradecky – Kossounou, Tapsoba, Hincapie – Frimpong, Demierbay, Andrich, Bakker – Diaby, Amiri – Hlozek
Cologne vs Bayer Leverkusen Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Where will Wednesday’s game be played?
Cologne will play Bayer Leverkusen at the RheinEnergieStadion this week.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 17:30 BST.
Which club is favourite to win this week?
The bookmakers have priced Bayer Leverkusen as their favourites to win on Wednesday.
