1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction

1. FC Köln host Bayer Leverkusen on 8 November 2026 at 17:30 in the ninth round of the Bundesliga. Köln remain unbeaten at home this season with two wins and two draws in four league matches, though they have not won in three consecutive Bundesliga games overall. Leverkusen arrive in poor form, losing three of their last four matches across all competitions, including a 2-0 defeat to Stuttgart and a 1-0 Europa League loss to Marseille at home. The visitors sit sixth with four wins, one draw and three defeats after eight rounds, five points behind Bayern Munich. Köln occupy 13th place with two wins, three draws and three defeats.

Form and H2H

Köln have conceded 12 goals in eight league matches but have shown resilience at home, where they have not lost. Their last five matches across all competitions produced just one defeat, though their recent Bundesliga form has stalled with draws against Union Berlin and Schalke and a loss to Eintracht Frankfurt. Leverkusen have scored 18 goals this season, twice as many as Köln's nine, and average 55% possession. However, their defensive record has deteriorated sharply, with four consecutive matches producing goals against them.

Leverkusen dominate the head-to-head record, winning seven of the last ten meetings. They have won their last five consecutive encounters with Köln, who have conceded in seven straight head-to-head matches. Five of the last seven meetings between these sides produced over 2.5 goals.

Best Bet

Over 3 Total Goals. Köln average 1.6 goals for and 1.39 against at home over their last ten matches. Leverkusen average 2.3 goals for and 1.4 against in away fixtures over the same period. Both teams have defensive vulnerabilities, and Leverkusen's attacking output remains strong despite their recent losses. The historical pattern of this fixture and the current form of both sides point to an open, high-scoring contest. Back Over 3 at 1xBet 4.36 or 22Bet 4.37.

Odds to Watch

Leverkusen's away form has been inconsistent with one win, one draw and two defeats in four matches, yet their attacking numbers remain among the league's best. Köln's home record offers genuine resistance, but Leverkusen's last five wins over this opponent suggest they have the quality to break through. A Leverkusen win is available at 1.88 on 1xBet and 22Bet, or 1.83 on Mostbet. The draw is priced at 4.2 on Melbet or 3.95 on Mostbet. A Köln home win trades at 3.78 on Melbet or 3.76 on Mostbet.