Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen: match statistics
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Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Köln plays Bayer Leverkusen in Bundesliga (Germany). The game is scheduled for November 8, 2026. Venue: RheinEnergieStadion.
Recent form
Köln has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Bayer Leverkusen has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Köln scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 1.50. Bayer Leverkusen scores 2.25 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 3.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Köln's games and 63% of Bayer Leverkusen's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 88%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 69% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bayer Leverkusen has the higher season xG average, 2.01 to 1.64 per game. Köln takes 15.5 shots per game, while Bayer Leverkusen takes 18.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Köln leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. Bayer Leverkusen leads at halftime in 38% and scores 1.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Köln's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Bayer Leverkusen, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Bundesliga games average 3.50 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 69% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
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Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Köln | Bayer Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.39 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Bayer Leverkusen is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Köln · 1.8 pts / game - Bayer Leverkusen
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Bayer Leverkusen is 99% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - Köln · 2.25 goals / game - Bayer Leverkusen
Köln is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Köln · 2 goals / game - Bayer Leverkusen
Köln scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 games), while Bayer Leverkusen keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 games).
Bayer Leverkusen scores in 88% of games (7 of 8 games), while Köln keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Köln
Over / Under - Bayer Leverkusen
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Bayer Leverkusen is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.75 pts / game - Köln · 1.5 pts / game - Bayer Leverkusen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Köln - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Bayer Leverkusen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Köln
Bayer Leverkusen
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Köln | Liga | Bayer Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.63 | 3.50 | ▲ 4.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 58% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 69% | ▲ 88% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 25% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | • 75% | 76% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | • 88% | 88% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Köln's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Bayer Leverkusen. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Köln and Bayer Leverkusen play?
Köln face Bayer Leverkusen on November 8, 2026 in Bundesliga at RheinEnergieStadion. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Köln and Bayer Leverkusen?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Köln won 0, Bayer Leverkusen won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen?
Köln score 1.13 goals per game on average and Bayer Leverkusen 2.25. The Bundesliga average is 3.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 69% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Köln's matches and 63% of Bayer Leverkusen's.
What form are Köln and Bayer Leverkusen in?
Over the last 5 games Köln have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Bayer Leverkusen 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.