1. FC Koln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Koln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Koln 4 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bastian Dankert
- Referee Marco Achmuller
- Referee Felix Zwayer
- Referee Rafael Foltyn
- Referee Norbert Grudzinski
- Referee Robert Kampka
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern Munchen | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | FC Augsburg | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | SV Werder Bremen | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 6 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 5 |
| 11 | FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | 1. FC Koln | 4 | 4 |
| 14 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 | 3 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 3 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 4 | 3 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 4 | 1 |
| 18 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 4 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Oct | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 0–5 | L |
| 01 Oct | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Sep | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Sep | RB Leipzig | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Sep | SC Freiburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | 1. FC Koln | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Oct | Real Betis Balompie | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Oct | FC Bayern Munchen | H | 1–5 | L |
| 03 Oct | Arminia Bielefeld | A | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | Celtic FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 25 Sep | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Koln | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #5 |
| 4 | Points | 7 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 1 / 1 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 1 |
| 6 | Scored | 10 |
| 9 | Conceded | 5 |
| -3 | GD | +5 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.75 |
| 25% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
41%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season
1. FC Koln this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
1. FC Koln are 13th (4 pts). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 5th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Koln
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/3
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Koln
| Thijs Dallinga | 2 G |
| Said El Mala | 1 G |
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Patrik Schick | 4 G | 1 A |
| Christian Kofane | 2 G | |
| Ibrahim Maza | 1 G | 1 A |
| Facundo Medina | 1 G | |
| Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds RheinEnergieSTADION will turn into a battlefield for 1. FC Koln and Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
- 5' Netherlands international Jeremie Frimpong has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' Magnificent from Patrik Schick! That is 112 goals in 533 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 17' GOAL! Karim Bellarabi fires home to make it 0-2!
- 22' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 27' 1. FC Koln are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bayer 04 Leverkusen backline.
- 32' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Koln side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 36' It’s a booking for 1. FC Koln player. Mark Uth gets a Yellow card.
- 36' The supporters are chanting for Amine Adli. He replaces Karim Bellarabi on 36 minute.
- 41' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 41 minutes.
- 43' Kerem Demirbay picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 44' Kerem Demirbay has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 44.
- 46' Another substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen to replace Piero Hincapie by Mitchel Bakker on 46 minute.
- 51' Exequiel Palacios, a Argentina midfielder, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 56' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 63' Against the run of play, Anthony Modeste has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 65' Moussa Diaby catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 65.
- 70' The 28-year-old Salih Ozcan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 75' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 77' Ondrej Duda makes way for Sebastian Andersson at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Koln.
- 79' The whistle greets Benno Schmitz as he departs to be replaced by Kingsley Schindler.
- 82' A stunning finish from Anthony Modeste — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 86' The crowd applauds Patrik Schick as he leaves the pitch. Lucas Alario steps in for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
- 89' Controversy at the stadium! Robert Andrich argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' Mark Uth makes way for Louis Schaub at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Koln.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
1. FC Koln Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 18
- 13
- 1
- 14
- 6
- 5
- 2
- 15
- 7
- 27
Bench
- 17
- 19
- 4
- 22
- 21
- 9
- 20
- 29
- 31
Coach
Steffen Baumgart
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Moussa Diaby ↓ Edmond Tapsoba 77'
- 4
-
38
Karim Bellarabi ↓ Amine Adli 36'
- 1
- 10
- 8
-
14
Patrik Schick ↓ Lucas Alario 86'
- 30
- 27
-
33
Piero Hincapie ↓ Mitchel Bakker 46'
- 6
Bench
-
5
Mitchel Bakker ↑ 46'
-
13
Lucas Alario ↑ 86'
- 3
- 7
- 11
- 40
-
25
Exequiel Palacios ↑ 77'
-
12
Edmond Tapsoba ↑ 77'
-
31
Amine Adli ↑ 36'
Coach
Gerardo Seoane
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrik Schick | 6 |
| Moussa Diaby | 4 |
| Davie Selke | 2 |
| Jeremie Frimpong | 2 |
| Victor Boniface | 2 |
| Leon Bailey | 2 |
| Anthony Modeste | 2 |
| Sebastiaan Bornauw | 2 |
Head to Head
1. FC Koln Form
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2021-10-24
1. FC Koln
2–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
D
2021-10-21
Real Betis Balompie
1–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
D
2021-10-17
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–5
FC Bayern Munchen
L
2021-10-03
Arminia Bielefeld
0–4
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2021-09-30
Celtic FC
0–4
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2021-09-25
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–0
1. FSV Mainz 05
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.25
1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.53
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
1. FC Koln or Draw
45%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
77%
1. FC Koln or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.9%
1 – 1
8%
0 – 2
7.4%
1 – 3
7.4%
0 – 3
6%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.5%
1 – 4
4.7%
2 – 3
4.6%
2 – 1
4.4%
0 – 4
3.8%
0 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln
| Handicap | 1. FC Koln covers | Push | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +1 | 36% | 21% | 43% |
| +1.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +2 | 57% | 19% | 25% |
| +2.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

