Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Cologne

Expert Analysis: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Cologne

The upcoming clash between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Cologne on December 13, 2025, at 17:30, promises to be an exciting encounter in the Bundesliga. Leverkusen, known for their dynamic attacking play, will be eager to maintain their strong home record. Meanwhile, Cologne will look to exploit any defensive vulnerabilities to secure a vital away point. The match is expected to be high-scoring, with an average total goal prediction of 2.92.

Prediction Highlights

• Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: 84.00% – Leverkusen’s potent attack could come alive in the second half as they capitalize on their home advantage.
• Over 0.5 Goals HT: 77.50% – Both teams are likely to make an early impact, suggesting a lively first half with goals on both sides.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 82.00% – Despite expectations of a high-scoring game, defensive strategies might prevail in the initial period.
• Over 1.5 Goals: 78.30% – The game is predicted to feature multiple goals, highlighting the attacking prowess of both teams.
• Home Team To Score In 1st Half: 71.70% – Leverkusen is expected to strike early, setting the tone for the match.
• Under 5.5 Cards: 69.40% – The match should remain relatively disciplined, with fewer bookings than anticipated.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 65.60% – A tactical shift in the second half might lead to a more cautious approach from both sides.
• Both Teams To Score: 56.80% – The likelihood of both teams finding the net underscores their offensive capabilities.
• First Goal Between Minute 0-29: 56.60% – An early goal could dictate the pace and momentum of the match.
• Last Goal 73+ Minutes: 57.70% – A late goal could add drama and potentially decide the outcome of the match.
• Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 54.20% – Cologne might struggle initially to breach Leverkusen’s defense.
• Under 4.5 Cards: 55.90% – Expect a fair share of discipline with fewer cards than usual.
• Goal In Last 15 Minutes: 58.60% – A goal in the closing stages could be pivotal in determining the final result.
• Away Team To Score In 2nd Half: 54.20% – Cologne’s chances of scoring increase as Leverkusen pushes for a win in the latter stages.
• Goal In Last 10 Minutes: 54.50% – A dramatic finish is possible with a goal scored in the dying moments of the game.

Average Statistics

• Average Total Goals: 2.92
• Yellow Cards: 3.38
• Average Goals Scored: 3.22
• Average Conceded Goals: 2.62