1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen — AI Match Analysis, Predicted Score, Team News & Betting Tips

Bundesliga · 08 Nov 2026 · Free AI Football Predictions by OddsFactory AI

Bundesliga· Germany
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
#14 · 8 pts
All comps · last 5
LWLDW
➡️ Neutral
VS
2-1
⚠ low confidence
Sun 08 Nov
⏱ until kickoff
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
#6 · 13 pts
All comps · last 5
WWLWL
⬆️ Good Form
1. FC Köln
3.95
25% impl.
Draw
4.20
24% impl.
Bayer Leverkusen
1.80
56% impl.
RheinEnergieSTADION · Köln

Depleted Leverkusen attack heads to Köln for the Rhine derby

Both sides have long absence lists: Köln are without Skhiri and three forwards, Leverkusen miss five forwards. Official line-ups are due about an hour before kickoff.

Out
Out
Doubtful
Sourcesstarting11.comUpdated 8 Nov, 05:12 UTC

Squads

Line-ups in

Starting XI, bench and absentees · this season's appearances, goals and assists.

1. FC Köln logo1. FC Köln29 players · 3-5-29 bench6 out
Coach: René Wagner
PlayerStatusAppsGA
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Other
  • HuberskneeOut–––
1. FC Köln squad & season stats
Bayer Leverkusen logoBayer Leverkusen31 players · 4-2-3-19 bench5 out
Coach: Carles Martínez
PlayerStatusAppsGA
Goalkeepers
  • 1M. Flekken XI–––
  • 28J. Blaswich35 y · GermanyBench3––
  • 36N. Lomb33 y · Germany–––
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Other
  • EichhornillnessOut–––
Bayer Leverkusen squad & season stats
Best Picks
Best PickAI-REVIEWEDSome context
Over 2.5 Goals
@1.42
62% probability
62%
Our AI reasoning

Both sides have decent scoring records (1.1 + 2.3 gpm) and Köln will need points, while Leverkusen’s firepower should produce at least three goals combined, making over 2.5 goals very plausible.

2
Under 4.5 GoalsLimited data
77%
@1.35
+2.9%
3
Double Chance - 1. FC Köln or Bayer Leverkusen (2nd Half)Limited data
73%
@1.37
Stats Battle
1. FC Köln
Bayer Leverkusen
1.143Avg Goals Scored▲2.25
1.571Avg Goals Conceded▲2
14League Position▲6
8Points▲13
All Markets203 markets · AI analysis
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Bayer Leverkusen Goals
Under
Over
0.5
@6.20 · 23%+7.13%
@1.10 · 77%
1.5
@2.47 · 52%+13.09%
@1.50 · 48%
2.5
@1.47 · 76%+11.48%
@2.55 · 24%
3.5
@1.16 · 90%+5.97%
@4.75 · 10%
Exact 4 Goals
30%
@4.55
+8.02%
Exact 5 Goals
22%
@6.30
+5.87%
1. FC Köln Score 3 Goals
39%
@7.20
+26.01%
Bayer Leverkusen Score 0 Goals
36%
@6.20
+20.13%
Bayer Leverkusen Score 1 Goals
33%
@3.45
+5.6%
Under 3.5 Goals
66%
@1.82
+11.95%

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