FC Cologne vs Bayer Leverkusen preview: November 8, 2026
FC Cologne (2-2-3 W-D-L, 8 pts, 14th) host Bayer Leverkusen (4-1-3 W-D-L, 13 pts, 6th) at RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne on November 8, 2026 in the 2026-27 Bundesliga.
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How do FC Cologne and Bayer Leverkusen compare heading into their match?
- FC Cologne are 14th with 8 points from 7 matches (2-2-3 W-D-L); Bayer Leverkusen are 6th with 13 points from 8 matches (4-1-3 W-D-L).
- FC Cologne score 1.1 (5th fewest of 18) and concede 1.6 (7th fewest) per match. Bayer Leverkusen score 2.3 (3rd most of 18) and concede 2 (6th most) per match.
- Expected goals per match: FC Cologne 1.4 for and 1.5 against; Bayer Leverkusen 1.9 for and 1.7 against.
- FC Cologne at home: 2-2-0 W-D-L in 4 (1.5 scored, 1 conceded per match). Bayer Leverkusen away: 1-1-2 W-D-L in 4 (2 scored, 2.8 conceded).
- Last 5 Bundesliga matches: FC Cologne 1-2-2 W-D-L, Bayer Leverkusen 3-0-2 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 5 of 7 (71%) FC Cologne matches and 5 of 8 (63%) Bayer Leverkusen matches; 3 or more goals in 4 of 7 (57%) and 7 of 8 (88%).
- 2 earlier stored meetings: FC Cologne 0, Bayer Leverkusen 2, draws 0.
Bundesliga matches this season only (FC Cologne 7, Bayer Leverkusen 8); ranks are among 18 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Cologne | 2-2-3 | 1-2-2 (0.8-1) | 0-0-3 (0.7-2.3) | 2-2-0 (1.5-1) |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 4-1-3 | 3-0-2 (2-2.2) | 1-1-2 (2-2.8) | 3-0-1 (2.5-1.3) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Bundesliga season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Bundesliga matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
FC Cologne attack against Bayer Leverkusen defense
| FC Cologne for | Bayer Leverkusen against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.1 (14th) | 2 (6th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.4 (13th) | 1.7 (9th) |
| Shots per match | 15.9 (8th) | 13.1 (14th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.1 (10th) | 4.3 (14th) |
| Big chances per match | 2 (14th) | 2.1 (13th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 10.4 (8th) | 9.1 (14th) |
| Corners per match | 6 (4th) | 3.5 (16th) |
Bayer Leverkusen attack against FC Cologne defense
| Bayer Leverkusen for | FC Cologne against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 2.3 (3rd) | 1.6 (12th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.9 (6th) | 1.5 (11th) |
| Shots per match | 18.8 (2nd) | 14.7 (11th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.8 (6th) | 5.6 (8th) |
| Big chances per match | 3 (6th) | 2.4 (11th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 12.9 (2nd) | 9.3 (12th) |
| Corners per match | 7.1 (2nd) | 5.9 (6th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| FC Cologne, home matches | Bayer Leverkusen, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 4 |
| Record | 2-2-0 W-D-L | 1-1-2 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 1.5 | 2 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1 | 2.8 |
| Clean sheets | 1 of 4 (25%) | 0 of 4 (0%) |
| Failed to score | 1 of 4 (25%) | 1 of 4 (25%) |
| Both teams scored | 3 of 4 (75%) | 3 of 4 (75%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 3 of 4 (75%) | 4 of 4 (100%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 2 of 4 (50%) | 4 of 4 (100%) |
Scoring patterns
| FC Cologne | Bayer Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 1 of 7 (14%) | 2 of 8 (25%) |
| Failed to score | 2 of 7 (29%) | 1 of 8 (13%) |
| Both teams scored | 5 of 7 (71%) | 5 of 8 (63%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 5 of 7 (71%) | 8 of 8 (100%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 4 of 7 (57%) | 7 of 8 (88%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 2 of 7 (29%) | 5 of 8 (63%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.3 for, 0.6 against | 1 for, 0.9 against |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 0.9 for, 1 against | 1.3 for, 1.1 against |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | FC Cologne | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.4 (13th) | 1.9 (6th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.5 (11th) | 1.7 (9th) |
| Shots | 15.9 (8th) | 18.8 (2nd) |
| Shots, opponents | 14.7 (11th) | 13.1 (14th) |
| Shots on target | 5.1 (10th) | 5.8 (6th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 5.6 (8th) | 4.3 (14th) |
| Big chances | 2 (14th) | 3 (6th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 2.4 (11th) | 2.1 (13th) |
| Possession % | 50.4 (9th) | 58.6 (2nd) |
| Passes | 435.3 (11th) | 533.9 (2nd) |
| Passes, opponents | 428.4 (13th) | 381.8 (17th) |
| Corners | 6 (4th) | 7.1 (2nd) |
| Corners, opponents | 5.9 (6th) | 3.5 (16th) |
| Fouls | 10.7 (9th) | 11.1 (7th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 11.4 (8th) | 10.9 (11th) |
| Yellow cards | 1.9 (8th) | 2 (5th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 1.9 (7th) | 2.4 (2nd) |
| Shots inside the box | 10.4 (8th) | 12.9 (2nd) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 9.3 (12th) | 9.1 (14th) |
| Shots outside the box | 5.3 (5th) | 5.8 (3rd) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 5.1 (7th) | 4 (15th) |
| Big chances missed | 1.6 (11th) | 1.9 (6th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1.7 (9th) | 1 (15th) |
| Offsides | 1.2 (14th) | 1.1 (15th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 1.2 (15th) | 0.8 (18th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 82.2 (6th) | 85.3 (3rd) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 78.4 (16th) | 80.8 (8th) |
| Long balls | 51.4 (7th) | 48 (15th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 46.4 (13th) | 43.4 (17th) |
| Long balls completed | 22 (7th) | 24.3 (4th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 21.7 (11th) | 17.9 (17th) |
| Crosses | 18.6 (8th) | 25.6 (1st) |
| Crosses, opponents | 19.7 (7th) | 16.1 (14th) |
| Crosses completed | 3.7 (15th) | 5.4 (6th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 5.4 (6th) | 5.4 (8th) |
| Dribbles completed | 6.9 (9th) | 6.3 (11th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 6.1 (12th) | 5.3 (17th) |
| Tackles | 16.1 (9th) | 14.1 (15th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 16.7 (8th) | 14.9 (11th) |
| Interceptions | 9 (14th) | 8 (17th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 9.4 (14th) | 12.1 (5th) |
| Clearances | 30.3 (9th) | 18.6 (17th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 28.9 (9th) | 31.8 (5th) |
| Ground duels won | 33.4 (10th) | 30.6 (15th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 33 (11th) | 30.5 (15th) |
| Aerial duels won | 16 (10th) | 9.3 (17th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 18.9 (6th) | 11.4 (16th) |
| Big saves | 1 (3rd) | 0.1 (18th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 1.4 (2nd) | 1 (5th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 18 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
FC Cologne
- Oct 24, 2026 (Bundesliga): D 0-0 vs Schalke 04
- Oct 16, 2026 (Bundesliga): L 0-1 at Eintracht Frankfurt
- Oct 11, 2026 (Bundesliga): W 2-1 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
- Sep 19, 2026 (Bundesliga): L 1-2 at Hamburg SV
- Sep 12, 2026 (Bundesliga): D 1-1 vs Werder Bremen
- Sep 4, 2026 (Bundesliga): L 1-4 at VfB Stuttgart
Bayer Leverkusen
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2025-26 | FC Cologne 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen (at FC Cologne) |
| Dec 13, 2025 | 2025-26 | FC Cologne 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen (at Bayer Leverkusen) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thijs Dallinga | forward | 3 | 2 G, 0 A, 9 SH | 2 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Ragnar Ache | forward | 4 | 1 G, 0 A, 8 SH | 1 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Mikey Moore | forward | 6 | 0 G, 0 A, 12 SH | 0 G, 10 SH | Shots, shots on target |
| Linton Maina | midfielder | 7 | 1 G, 2 A, 6 SH | 1 G, 5 SH | |
| Said El Mala | midfielder | 6 | 2 G, 0 A, 26 SH | 1 G, 20 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Luka Lochoshvili | defender | 7 | 0 G, 0 A, 6 SH | 0 G, 3 SH |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Schick | forward | 8 | 7 G, 2 A, 31 SH | 4 G, 18 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Christian Kofane | forward | 4 | 2 G, 0 A, 7 SH | 2 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Afonso Moreira | forward | 8 | 0 G, 1 A, 18 SH | 0 G, 11 SH | Shots, shots on target |
| Ibrahim Maza | midfielder | 8 | 3 G, 2 A, 26 SH | 2 G, 13 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Aleix García | midfielder | 8 | 0 G, 2 A, 7 SH | 0 G, 3 SH | Assists |
| Jarell Quansah | defender | 8 | 1 G, 1 A, 6 SH | 1 G, 4 SH |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Bundesliga season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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