Wednesday , 7 October 2026

Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FC Koln, DFB-Pokal 2024-25 QUARTER FINALS

DFB-Pokal · 2024-25
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
3 – 2
Full Time
1. FC Koln
Wed 5 Feb 2025 · 19:45 UTC BayArena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 19' Dominique Heintz
Y 64' Timo Hubers
Granit Xhaka 70' Y
Y 90' Jan Thielmann
Y 90' Gerhard Struber
Florian Wirtz 104' Y
Aleix Garcia 119' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FC Koln — DFB-Pokal at BayArena.

Match Details

  • Referee Frank Willenborg

Head-to-Head

12
2
3
Bayer 04 Leverkusen 17 games · Avg 3.1 goals 1. FC Koln
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-05 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–2 1. FC Koln 2024-03-03 1. FC Koln 0–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2023-10-08 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–0 1. FC Koln 2023-05-05 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–2 1. FC Koln 2022-11-09 1. FC Koln 1–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Recent Form

Bayer 04 Leverkusen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Feb 1. FC Koln H 3–2 W
02 Feb TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 3–1 W
29 Jan AC Sparta Praha H 2–0 W
25 Jan RB Leipzig A 2–2 D
21 Jan Club Atletico de Madrid A 1–2 L
18 Jan Borussia Monchengladbach H 3–1 W
1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Feb Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 2–3 L
01 Feb Eintracht Braunschweig A 2–1 W
25 Jan SV 07 Elversberg H 1–0 W
18 Jan Hamburger SV A 0–1 L
22 Dec 1. FC Kaiserslautern A 1–0 W
15 Dec 1. FC Nurnberg H 3–1 W

Key Stats

41% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
65% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Koln this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Koln
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Lucas Vazquez 1 G
Patrik Schick 1 G
Nathan Tella 1 G
Christian Kofane 1 G
1. FC Koln
Isak Johannesson 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at BayArena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Köln that had 403 games and scored 353 goals.
  • 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 15' Germany international Dominique Heintz has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 19' Poor challenge from Dominique Heintz. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 24' It looks surprising Bayer 04 Leverkusen does not make any changes. Damion Downs has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 29' Bayer 04 Leverkusen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Köln backline.
  • 34' Bayer 04 Leverkusen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 39' The travelling 1. FC Köln supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 44' Bayer 04 Leverkusen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 46' A change in the Bayer 04 Leverkusen ranks — Edmond Tapsoba exits the field as Piero Hincapie enters on 46.
  • 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Bayer 04 Leverkusen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 54' Against the run of play, Linton Maina has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 55' Against the run of play, Damion Downs has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 60' The Bayer 04 Leverkusen manager makes a substitution. Emiliano Buendia departs to be replaced by Nathan Tella.
  • 61' Brilliant from the ! Patrik Schick makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 61.
  • 64' Poor challenge from Timo Hubers. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 65' Damion Downs makes way for Steffen Tigges at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Koln.
  • 70' The referee shows Bayer 04 Leverkusen player a card on 70.
  • 72' 1. FC Koln manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Leart Paqarada is hanging Max Finkgrafe on the field on 72 minute.
  • 73' A change in the 1. FC Koln ranks — Denis Huseinbasic exits the field as Mathias Olesen enters on 73.
  • 76' The crowd applauds Exequiel Palacios as he leaves the pitch. Victor Boniface steps in for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
  • 80' Imad Rondic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Linton Maina at the 80 minute mark.
  • 85' 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.
  • 86' The Bayer 04 Leverkusen manager makes a substitution. Nordi Mukiele departs to be replaced by Aleix Garcia.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a card for Jan Thielmann.
  • The final score is 3-2.

Lineups

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Xabi Alonso

1. FC Koln Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gerhard Struber

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2025-02-05 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–2 1. FC Koln 2024-03-03 1. FC Koln 0–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2023-10-08 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–0 1. FC Koln 2023-05-05 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–2 1. FC Koln 2022-11-09 1. FC Koln 1–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form

2025-02-05 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–2 1. FC Koln W 2025-02-02 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–1 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim W 2025-01-29 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2–0 AC Sparta Praha W 2025-01-25 RB Leipzig 2–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen D 2025-01-21 Club Atletico de Madrid 2–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2025-01-18 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–1 Borussia Monchengladbach W

1. FC Koln Form

2025-02-05 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–2 1. FC Koln L 2025-02-01 Eintracht Braunschweig 1–2 1. FC Koln W 2025-01-25 1. FC Koln 1–0 SV 07 Elversberg W 2025-01-18 Hamburger SV 1–0 1. FC Koln L 2024-12-22 1. FC Kaiserslautern 0–1 1. FC Koln W 2024-12-15 1. FC Koln 3–1 1. FC Nurnberg W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.77 Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 1. FC Koln xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bayer 04 Leverkusen53% Draw25% 1. FC Koln22%
Actual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Draw
78%
Draw or 1. FC Koln
47%
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or 1. FC Koln
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Bayer 04 Leverkusen37% Draw44% 1. FC Koln19%
Actual: 1. FC Koln win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
9%
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
Actual

Asian Handicap — Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Handicap Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers Push 1. FC Koln covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 16% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 22% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 14% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.