Köln host Bayer Leverkusen on 8 November 2026 at 17:30 in the Rhine derby. Köln are chasing a win after three games without victory, though they performed well in a 1-1 draw with Union Berlin. Leverkusen arrive off back-to-back defeats: 0-3 to Hoffenheim and 2-4 to Stuttgart, exposing defensive frailties that Köln's home attack may exploit.
Form and H2H
Köln have won three of their last five home matches, averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.39 goals conceded per game at the RheinEnergieStadion. Leverkusen have won three of their last five away games, averaging 2.30 goals scored and 1.40 goals conceded on the road. The head-to-head record is mixed: Köln won 4-1 at Leverkusen in September 2011 and 2-1 in November 2015, but Leverkusen won 5-1 at home in November 2014 and 2-0 in April 2016. The teams drew 1-1 in April 2015.
Best bet
Köln 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen. Köln's home record and recent form suggest they will compete, while Leverkusen's defensive instability after consecutive heavy defeats points to a vulnerable away performance. Both teams have shown attacking intent this season, and the draw reflects the balance between Köln's home advantage and Leverkusen's superior overall quality.
Odds to watch
1xBet: Home 3.92 / Draw 4.36 / Away 1.88.
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