25 April 2026 at 13:30
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Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: 1. FC Köln
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Away Record: Bayer Leverkusen
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Bayer Leverkusen defeated 1. FC Köln 2:1. The match was played in Bundesliga 2025. Goals were scored by P. Schick 43′ (pen.), P. Schick 52′, L. Waldschmidt 77′. 3 yellow cards were shown. 1. FC Köln had 44% possession while Bayer Leverkusen held 56%. 1. FC Köln had 25 shots (10 on target) compared to 8 (3 on target) for Bayer Leverkusen. Expected goals: 1. FC Köln 2.66 — Bayer Leverkusen 1.33. 1. FC Köln made 5 substitutions, Bayer Leverkusen made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between 1. FC Köln and Bayer Leverkusen — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
assist: N. Tella
assist: S. El Mala
Match Statistics
1. FC Köln had 44% possession against Bayer Leverkusen's 56%. 1. FC Köln registered 25 shots (10 on target) while Bayer Leverkusen managed 8 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 2–5. Fouls committed: 11–5.
Lineups
1. FC Köln lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Lukas Kwasniok, while Bayer Leverkusen deployed a 3-4-2-1 under Kasper Hjulmand.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for 1. FC Köln is 6.83, compared to 7.04 for Bayer Leverkusen. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. 1. FC Köln's highest-rated starter is Marvin Schwabe (7.25), while Bayer Leverkusen's best-rated player is Aleix García (7.43).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of 1. FC Köln have contributed 26 goals and 15 assists this season, led by Said El Mala (11G). Bayer Leverkusen's starters account for 35 goals and 25 assists, spearheaded by Patrik Schick (11G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
1. FC Köln deploy 4 defenders rated 6.63 on average, against Bayer Leverkusen's 3-man backline averaging 7.01. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
1. FC Köln field 5 midfielders averaging 6.88, versus Bayer Leverkusen's 4 rated 7.14. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
1. FC Köln start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.94, compared to 3 for Bayer Leverkusen averaging 6.94. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 79% for 1. FC Köln and 86% for Bayer Leverkusen. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
1. FC Köln's starters have collected 35 yellow cards this season, compared to 39 for Bayer Leverkusen. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of 1. FC Köln's starting XI is 24.4 (youngest: Said El Mala (19), oldest: Marius Bulter (32)), while Bayer Leverkusen average 26.5 (youngest: Montrell Culbreath (18), oldest: Janis Blaswich (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
1. FC Köln's starters average 25 league appearances each, versus 21 for Bayer Leverkusen. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Lukas Kwasniok
Substitutes
Coach: Kasper Hjulmand
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, 1. FC Köln have recorded 1 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeats. Bayer Leverkusen show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
1. FC Köln
Bayer Leverkusen
1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen Head to Head Results
1. FC Köln and Bayer Leverkusen have met 1 times — 1. FC Köln won 0, Bayer Leverkusen won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Bayer Leverkusen leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (0 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–0 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 26 Apr 2026