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Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln Prediction & Betting Tips - DFB Pokal
by Daniel Ngulu in DFB Pokal Predictions
Two high-flying sides Bayer Leverkusen and FC Cologne will square it out in the DFB Pokal quarter-finals. The one-legged match, hosted by Leverkusen will be played on Wednesday. Read on for our prediction.
Leverkusen, the current holders, eliminated Bayern Munich in the last round, winning 1-0 away from home. They carry into this game a three-match unbeaten run, having won the last two.
The most recent of those was a 3-1 home victory against Hoffenheim. Being six points behind Bayern in the league, this competition presents their realest chance of a trophy.
A run of nine straight home wins puts them on a confident footing. They are actually unbeaten in 16 home games.
Cologne started 2025 on a losing note but have since recovered. In the two matches coming after the defeat to Hamburg, they posted back-to-back wins.
The latest of them was a 2-1 away win at Eintracht Braunschweig. With their current run, Cologne are top of Bundesliga 2 2ith 37 points, two ahead of Hamburg after 20 matches.
In two of FC Cologne’s three matches in this competition, they needed post-match penalties to advance. In the only one that they didn’t need penalties, Cologne thumped Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel 3-0.
They haven't faced another top flight side and will be wary of the challenge this Leverkusen side carries.
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The Best Betting Odds for Bayer Leverkusen v Köln Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.22 | 6.25 | 11 |
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1.22 | 6.5 | 13 |
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1.2 | 6.5 | 9.5 |
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1.25 | 6.35 | 11 |
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1.25 | 6.35 | 11 |
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1.25 | 6.25 | 10 |
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1.25 | 6.3 | 10.5 |
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1.25 | 6.3 | 10.5 |
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1.23 | 6.4 | 11 |
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1.25 | 6.3 | 10.5 |
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1.25 | 6.6 | 11 |
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1.25 | 6.9 | 11 |
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1.22 | 6.5 | 10 |
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1.2 | 7.5 | 10 |
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1.2 | 6.5 | 12 |
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1.26 | 6.5 | 11 |
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1.22 | 6 | 11 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Bayer Leverkusen and Köln?
Our prediction for the Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln match is: Bayer Leverkusen to win to nil.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 05/02/2025 between Bayer Leverkusen and Köln in DFB Pokal :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 58.26% for a win of Bayer Leverkusen against Köln with odds of 1.26 at Betsson.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln is 4.4% with odds of 7.5 at Unibet.
- Our prediction model gives a 37.35% chance ⭐ for a win of Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen with odds of 13 at Betfred.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln Form
Bayer Leverkusen and Köln Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Feb 2025 - Bundesliga
29 Jan 2025 - Champions League
25 Jan 2025 - Bundesliga
21 Jan 2025 - Champions League
18 Jan 2025 - Bundesliga
14 Jan 2025 - Bundesliga
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Feb 2025 - Bundesliga
29 Jan 2025 - Champions League
18 Jan 2025 - Bundesliga
14 Jan 2025 - Bundesliga
5 Jan 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
21 Dec 2024 - Bundesliga
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jan 2025 - Bundesliga
21 Jan 2025 - Champions League
10 Jan 2025 - Bundesliga
14 Dec 2024 - Bundesliga
3 Dec 2024 - DFB Pokal
30 Nov 2024 - Bundesliga
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Feb 2025 - 2nd Bundesliga
25 Jan 2025 - 2nd Bundesliga
18 Jan 2025 - 2nd Bundesliga
14 Jan 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
22 Dec 2024 - 2nd Bundesliga
15 Dec 2024 - 2nd Bundesliga
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jan 2025 - 2nd Bundesliga
14 Jan 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
15 Dec 2024 - 2nd Bundesliga
4 Dec 2024 - DFB Pokal
30 Nov 2024 - 2nd Bundesliga
9 Nov 2024 - 2nd Bundesliga
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Feb 2025 - 2nd Bundesliga
18 Jan 2025 - 2nd Bundesliga
22 Dec 2024 - 2nd Bundesliga
8 Dec 2024 - 2nd Bundesliga
22 Nov 2024 - 2nd Bundesliga
2 Nov 2024 - 2nd Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
17 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
3 Mar 2024 - Bundesliga
8 Oct 2023 - Bundesliga
5 May 2023 - Bundesliga
9 Nov 2022 - Bundesliga
13 Mar 2022 - Bundesliga
24 Oct 2021 - Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln last Lineups
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 1 - 2
Missing players
J. Belocian
ForwardA. Adli
A. Sarco
M. Terrier
L. Kilian
MidfielderM. Olesen
J. Christensen
ForwardM. Uth
T. Lemperle
Most goals and assists
Bayer Leverkusen
Köln
P. Schick
(17 Goals)
T. Lemperle
(9 Goals)
F. Wirtz
(12 Assists)
L. Maina
(8 Assists)
Bayer Leverkusen - Köln Key Points
- Bayer Leverkusen have nine straight wins at home.
- Four times in nine away DFB Pokal matches, Cologne were eliminated.
- Bayer Leverkusen kept clean sheets in four of eight home matches.
- In the last two meetings between these two, Leverkusen won with clean sheets.
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Our Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln Prediction
Cologne have arguably the toughest matchup in the quarter-finals and it is a big threat to their ambitions for a fifth DFB Pokal title. They face a side that has beaten them in the last two meetings and which is currently in good form.
Bayer Leverkusen will draw confidence from their win over Bayern Munich in the last round, as well as their recent form. Playing at home will give them the advantage as well. Our prediction for Bayer Leverkusen v FC Cologne is for Bayer Leverkusen to win to nil.
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