1. FC Koln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Köln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Köln 9 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 9 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Siebert
- Referee Nicolas Winter
- Referee Martin Thomsen
- Referee Markus Schuller
- Referee Manuel Grafe
- Referee Markus Sinn
9 games this season
🟨 5.2/game
⚽ 14.9 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern Munchen | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | SV Werder Bremen | 9 | 15 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 9 | 13 |
| 8 | VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 9 | 12 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 10 |
| 14 | FC Augsburg | 9 | 9 |
| 15 | 1. FC Köln | 9 | 9 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 9 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 9 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | FC Augsburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Nov | RB Leipzig | A | 1–4 | L |
| 08 Nov | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | 1. FC Koln | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Dec | Juventus FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Dec | FC Schalke 04 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | FC Bayern Munchen | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Nov | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | SC Freiburg | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Koln | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #5 |
| 9 | Points | 16 |
| 9 | Played | 9 |
| 2 / 3 / 4 | W / D / L | 5 / 1 / 3 |
| 10 | Scored | 20 |
| 14 | Conceded | 17 |
| -4 | GD | +3 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.78 |
| 22% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season
1. FC Koln this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
1. FC Koln are 15th (9 pts). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 5th (16 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Koln
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/4
61-75
2/1
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Koln
| Said El Mala | 3 G |
| Thijs Dallinga | 2 G |
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Patrik Schick | 8 G | 2 A |
| Ibrahim Maza | 3 G | 3 A |
| Christian Kofane | 2 G | |
| Facundo Medina | 1 G | |
| Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and 1. FC Koln launch into their encounter with Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Koln is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Peter Bosz will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 35' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 39' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jan Thielmann on 39 minutes.
- 40' Kai Havertz is having his name booked by the referee on 40.
- 41' Kai Havertz picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 42' A moment of madness from Aleksandar Dragovic on 42 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Bayer 04 Leverkusen will be frustrated.
- 47' It’s high time Markus Gisdol made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 52' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Dominick Drexler suffering a number of foals already.
- 54' A change in the Bayer 04 Leverkusen ranks — Nadiem Amiri exits the field as Leon Bailey enters on 54.
- 55' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Anthony Modeste has done his job and it is now time for Jhon Cordoba to step up.
- 56' Marcel Risse has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jan Thielmann on 56 minute.
- 61' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Koln and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 62' Aleksandar Dragovic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 62.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Panagiotis Retsos. He replaces Kevin Volland on 66 minute.
- 71' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 73' Jhon Cordoba has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 73 minutes.
- 77' Bayer 04 Leverkusen receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 77.
- 78' Kingsley Ehizibue picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 82' Karim Bellarabi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Moussa Diaby at the 82 minute mark.
- 84' Sebastiaan Bornauw adds to his 1 season tally! 1. FC Koln lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 87' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 87 minute. Marcel Risse leaves to be changed by Louis Schaub.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — 1. FC Koln 2-0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Lineups
1. FC Köln Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 28
- 1
- 14
- 38
- 5
- 24
- 33
- 27
- 34
- 29
Bench
- 32
- 22
- 7
- 6
- 15
- 9
- 2
- 13
- 8
Coach
Markus Gisdol
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Moussa Diaby ↓ Karim Bellarabi 82'
- 5
- 31
- 20
- 15
- 29
- 18
- 8
- 1
- 6
-
11
Nadiem Amiri ↓ Leon Bailey 54'
Bench
- 22
- 28
- 13
-
3
Panagiotis Retsos ↑ 66'
-
9
Leon Bailey ↑ 54'
-
38
Karim Bellarabi ↑ 82'
- 7
- 10
- 30
Coach
Peter Bosz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrik Schick | 7 |
| Moussa Diaby | 4 |
| Anthony Modeste | 2 |
| Sebastiaan Bornauw | 2 |
| Davie Selke | 2 |
| Jeremie Frimpong | 2 |
| Victor Boniface | 2 |
| Leon Bailey | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FC Köln Form
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2019-12-14
1. FC Koln
2–0
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2019-12-11
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0–2
Juventus FC
L
2019-12-07
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–1
FC Schalke 04
W
2019-11-30
FC Bayern Munchen
1–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2019-11-26
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
0–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2019-11-23
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–1
SC Freiburg
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.32
1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Köln or Bayer 04 Leverkusen 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Köln win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
1. FC Köln or Draw
60%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
67%
1. FC Köln or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
7.6%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.9%
0 – 0
6.9%
1 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 3
3.7%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln
| Handicap | 1. FC Köln covers | Push | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
20%
✗
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.