Predictions & Statistics

1. FC Köln are currently 12 in the standings with 31 points from 30 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 7 wins, 10 draws, and 13 losses, while the 43:50 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on S. El Mala (11 goals), J. Kaminski (7 goals), R. Ache (7 goals), with creative support from S. El Mala (4 assists), R. Ache (4 assists), M. Bulter (4 assists), and defensively they have been quite vulnerable. At home, their split return of 5 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach. Although they are without T. Hubers, L. Kilian, R. Ache, the biggest concern is that one of those absentees also contributes heavily in both finishing and chance creation.

From their first 30 matches, Bayer Leverkusen have collected 52 points and now occupy 6 place in the table. Across the campaign, they have posted 15 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses, while the 59:39 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on P. Schick (11 goals), A. Grimaldo (8 goals), M. Tillman (6 goals), with creative support from A. Grimaldo (7 assists), A. Garcia (6 assists), E. Poku (5 assists), and defensively they have been fairly stable. Away from home, the record of 7 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with Arthur, M. Terrier, C. Kofane unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.