Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FC Köln, DFB-Pokal 2024-25 QUARTER FINALS
Overview
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs 1. FC Koln — DFB-Pokal at BayArena.
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Koln 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Frank Willenborg
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | 1. FC Köln | 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 Atlético de Madrid | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Jan | Borussia Mönchengladbach | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Nürnberg | H | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
41%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Köln get this one started.
- 5' Imad Rondic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 19' That is a card for 1. FC Koln. Dominique Heintz will be fuming at that decision.
- 24' Bayer 04 Leverkusen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 29' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bayer 04 Leverkusen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 34' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Köln are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 39' Jusuf Gazibegovic needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 44' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Köln are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' The Bayer 04 Leverkusen manager makes a substitution. Edmond Tapsoba departs to be replaced by Piero Hincapie.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 54' What a strike from Linton Maina! The score is 0-1.
- 55' A goal from the USA international Damion Downs! He fires home on 45 to make it 0-2!
- 60' A change in the Bayer 04 Leverkusen ranks — Emiliano Buendia exits the field as Nathan Tella enters on 60.
- 61' Patrik Schick doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 64' That is a card for 1. FC Koln. Timo Hubers will be fuming at that decision.
- 65' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Damion Downs has done his job and it is now time for Steffen Tigges to step up.
- 70' Poor challenge from Granit Xhaka. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 72' The 1. FC Koln bench stirs into life. Max Finkgrafe is withdrawn and Leart Paqarada gets his opportunity.
- 73' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 73 minute. Denis Huseinbasic leaves to be changed by Mathias Olesen.
- 76' Exequiel Palacios makes way for Victor Boniface at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
- 80' A change in the 1. FC Koln ranks — Linton Maina exits the field as Imad Rondic enters on 80.
- 85' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Köln are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 86' The whistle greets Nordi Mukiele as he departs to be replaced by Aleix Garcia.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jan Thielmann on 90 minutes.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
-
16
Emiliano Buendia ↓ Nathan Tella 60'
- 4
-
23
Nordi Mukiele ↓ Aleix Garcia 86'
- 14
- 25
-
20
Alejandro Grimaldo ↓ Mario Hermoso 100'
-
12
Edmond Tapsoba ↓ Piero Hincapie 46'
- 30
- 17
- 10
Bench
- 1
- 7
- 8
-
24
Aleix Garcia ↑ 86'
-
5
Mario Hermoso ↑ 100'
-
19
Nathan Tella ↑ 60'
-
22
Victor Boniface ↑ 76'
-
3
Piero Hincapie ↑ 46'
- 13
Coach
Xabi Alonso
1. FC Koln Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
37
Linton Maina ↓ Imad Rondic 80'
- 3
- 7
- 1
- 29
- 2
- 6
- 8
-
42
Damion Downs ↓ Steffen Tigges 65'
-
35
Max Finkgrafe ↓ Leart Paqarada 72'
Bench
- 26
- 9
-
17
Leart Paqarada ↑ 72'
-
21
Steffen Tigges ↑ 65'
-
27
Imad Rondic ↑ 80'
- 16
-
25
Jusuf Gazibegovic ↑ 93'
-
47
Mathias Olesen ↑ 73'
- 49
Coach
Gerhard Struber
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
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2025-02-05
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
3–2
1. FC Köln
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 Atlético de Madrid
2–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2025-01-18
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
3–1
Borussia Mönchengladbach
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
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.