Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FC Koln, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FC Koln — Bundesliga at BayArena.
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Koln 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thorsten Schiffner
- Referee Daniel Siebert
- Referee Thorben Siewer
- Referee Marcel Unger
- Referee Soren Storks
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | SC Paderborn 07 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | SV 07 Elversberg | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Bayern München | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | RB Leipzig | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | SC Freiburg | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | FC Augsburg | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 1. FC Koln | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | SV Werder Bremen | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | 1. FC Koln | H | 3–0 | W |
| 12 Apr | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Apr | FC Schalke 04 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Mar | Hertha BSC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Mar | Arminia Bielefeld | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Mar | Borussia Monchengladbach | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Apr | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Apr | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Mar | Borussia Dortmund | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Mar | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | SV Werder Bremen | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 1. FC Koln | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #17 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
41%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 9th (0 pts). 1. FC Koln are 17th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Bayer 04 Leverkusen gets underway.
- 5' What composure from Leon Bailey! The Jamaica international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Bayer 04 Leverkusen in their trying to find a way past 1. FC Köln's compact .
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' 1. FC Köln fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' 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.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' A quiet spell here at BayArena. Bayer 04 Leverkusen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 40' Edmond Tapsoba has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 40.
- 45' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 45 minutes.
- 46' Another change for Bayer 04 Leverkusen made on 46 minute. Tin Jedvaj leaves to be changed by Jonathan Tah.
- 51' Brilliant from the ! Moussa Diaby makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 51.
- 56' Bayer 04 Leverkusen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 57' Wendell makes way for Daley Sinkgraven at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
- 62' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 67' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Köln are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 70' A change in the 1. FC Koln ranks — Kingsley Ehizibue exits the field as Benno Schmitz enters on 70.
- 73' The whistle greets Moussa Diaby as he departs to be replaced by Kerem Demirbay.
- 76' Leon Bailey makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are in front.
- 79' Time for substitution for 1. FC Koln. Ellyes Skhiri is replaced by Salih Ozcan.
- 83' The crowd applauds Leon Bailey as he leaves the pitch. Lucas Alario steps in for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
- 85' Another substitution for 1. FC Koln to replace Marius Wolf by Dimitris Limnios on 85 minute.
- 90' Rafael Czichos catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- It finishes all square. Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Köln share the spoils 3-0.
Lineups
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Moussa Diaby ↓ Kerem Demirbay 73'
- 5
- 20
-
9
Leon Bailey ↓ Lucas Alario 83'
-
16
Tin Jedvaj ↓ Jonathan Tah 46'
-
18
Wendell ↓ Daley Sinkgraven 57'
- 1
- 11
- 14
- 25
- 12
Bench
-
22
Daley Sinkgraven ↑ 57'
-
4
Jonathan Tah ↑ 46'
-
13
Lucas Alario ↑ 83'
- 38
- 23
- 6
-
10
Kerem Demirbay ↑ 73'
- 21
-
30
Jeremie Frimpong ↑ 46'
Coach
Hannes Wolf
1. FC Koln Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 43
- 13
- 19
-
28
Ellyes Skhiri ↓ Salih Ozcan 79'
-
31
Marius Wolf ↓ Dimitris Limnios 85'
- 1
- 14
- 23
- 5
- 33
Bench
- 20
- 16
- 22
-
21
Salih Ozcan ↑ 79'
-
24
Dominick Drexler ↑ 70'
-
2
Benno Schmitz ↑ 70'
-
15
Dimitris Limnios ↑ 85'
-
3
Noah Katterbach ↑ 70'
- 25
Coach
Friedhelm Funkel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrik Schick | 6 |
| Moussa Diaby | 4 |
| Leon Bailey | 2 |
| Anthony Modeste | 2 |
| Sebastiaan Bornauw | 2 |
| Davie Selke | 2 |
| Jeremie Frimpong | 2 |
| Victor Boniface | 2 |
Head to Head
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2021-04-17
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
3–0
1. FC Koln
W
2021-04-12
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0–0
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
D
2021-04-03
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–1
FC Schalke 04
W
2021-03-21
Hertha BSC
3–0
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2021-03-14
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–2
Arminia Bielefeld
L
2021-03-06
Borussia Monchengladbach
0–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.13
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
1. FC Koln xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 82% + Under — clean sheet likely 81%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.43
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 1.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 2.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 3.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Draw
90%
Draw or 1. FC Koln
41%
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or 1. FC Koln
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
26.4%
1 – 0
25.9%
2 – 0
14.4%
1 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
4.9%
3 – 1
2%
4 – 0
1.5%
1 – 2
1.1%
0 – 2
0.9%
2 – 2
0.8%
Asian Handicap — Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Handicap | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers | Push | 1. FC Koln covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 17% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 31% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 7% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.