Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Koln – Betting preview

Our betting analysts at Ace Football preview the Bundesliga round 7 game between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Koln and offer team stats, facts and the best betting suggestions for the match.

Bayer Leverkusen play host to FC Koln, when the local rivals team up for another spicy showdown in the Bundesliga on Sunday at BayArena.

Sitting top of the table, Bayer Leverkusen have claimed 16 points after six rounds, while FC Koln have amassed one point and presently rank as number 17 in the Bundesliga.

Form: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Koln

Bayer Leverkusen Form

Bayer Leverkusen swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 4-1 against FC Heidenheim. They went on to defeat Mainz 05 0-3 and made it three on the spin against Molde in a 1-2 victory. In their last six Bundesliga home matches, Bayer Leverkusen won four times. They’ve drawn once and lost once, while scoring 17 and conceding eight goals.

FC Koln Form

FC Koln endured a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 1-3 by Hoffenheim, before Werder Bremen ran out 2-1 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against VfB Stuttgart, who came out 0-2 winners. In their last six away matches in the Bundesliga, FC Koln won twice, while also recording two draws. They endured two defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying seven goals conceded and eight scored.

Betting stats for Bayer Leverkusen and FC Koln

Here are some interesting betting-relevant facts based on the data from the last couple of matches that Bayer Leverkusen and FC Koln played across all competitions.

Players under-the-radar: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Koln

Davie Selke shows decent form right now for FC Koln, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Bundesliga. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Bayer Leverkusen, who are strong favorites on Sunday. Siding with Victor Okoh Boniface also looks like a nice prospect as he scored six goals in his last six Bundesliga matches.

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Full-time result

BayArena have been a happy hunting ground for Bayer Leverkusen lately, claiming six wins from 10. They drew two and lost two of these, while FC Koln won five of their most recent 10 games away. The latter drew three and lost two as well. Bayer Leverkusen are without defeat in six Bundesliga matches on the spin.

Both teams to score

Bayer Leverkusen scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. FC Koln scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last five home games Bayer Leverkusen played. FC Koln managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Bayer Leverkusen scored an average of 3.8 goals in the past ten matches at BayArena and over 2.5 goals came out ten times. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of FC Koln’s previous ten matches. They managed to score an average of 1.7 goals in these matches. Bayer Leverkusen’s last eight Bundesliga matches had more than three goals.

Betting tip: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Koln

To summarize, the upcoming Bundesliga clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Koln mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

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