Bayer Leverkusen and FC Cologne will meet at BayArena this weekend in a Bundesliga match that will showcase strength and confidence from both sides, Softfootball reports. Leverkusen are in good form and are currently one of the top teams in the league this season.
The recent 2-2 draw with Newcastle in their Champions League match is proof of their strong attacking skills and their ability to score goals even late in the game. Meanwhile, Cologne has been inconsistent this season.
They have not won in their last few matches, and their 4-1 loss to Bayern late in October is an example of their difficulties in keeping clean sheets.
Bayer Leverkusen announced the scheduled match on their official X handle:
Cologne will need to stay strong and organised if they want to take something from this tough away game. In their last 32 meetings, Bayer Leverkusen has had 18 wins while Cologne has had 8 wins and 6 draws.
This shows that Leverkusen has had a higher advantage but Cologne still had some wins too. Leverkusen shared Coach Kasper’s statement concerning the match on their verified X handle:
Team News
Bayer Leverkusen will be missing Exequiel Palacios, Lucas Vázquez and Equi Fernández because of injury concerns while for FC Cologne, Timo Hübers, Dominique Heintz, Malek El Mala will not be available because of injuries as well.
Possible Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen (4-3-2-1)
Mark Flekken; Edmond Tapsoba, Loic Bade, Robert Andrich, Aleix García; Ibrahim Maza, Ernest Poku, Jonas Hofmann; Malik Tillman, Patrik Schick; Martin
FC Cologne (3-4-2-1)
Marvin Schwäbe; Sebulonsen, Martel, van den Berg; Thielmann, Kraus, Huseinbasic, Lund; Jakub Kaminski, Marius Bülter; Said
Prediction
Goals could come from both sides but Leverkusen could get the chance of winning because of their stronger form. Cologne will still try to score to make the game a lively one which could end in a 2-1 win for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 FC Cologne.
