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Football Predictions
Bayer Leverkusen vs. FC Koln is one of the top European games played on Friday, 5th May. This is the last month for top European leagues, and this means that many teams are either challenging for the title, battling for European competition qualifications, or battling relegation.
Bayer Leverkusen are too far to challenge for the Bundesliga title, but they can qualify for the Champions League as they’re very close in terms of points. They are currently in the 6th position at 48 points, 6 points off Europa League qualifications, and 8 points off a Champions League spot. Also, they have won 3 of their last 5 games in the Bundesliga.
FC Koln has been doing its best to stay afloat in the Bundesliga table middle positions. They have only lost just one of their last 5 games; however, they have also won just 2. Koln is always hard to beat, but will Bayer Leverkusen triumph over them today? Here are our tips for this game.
05/05/2023: Bayer Leverkusen Vs. FC Koln Bundesliga H2H/Stats
FC Koln last beat Bayer Leverkusen 0-1 away in the Bundesliga on 13th March 2022. However, that was the last only time they won against Bayer Leverkusen in their last 5 clashes in the Bundesliga.
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There have been more than 2 goals in 4 of their last 5 games. As a matter of fact, in the last 10 clashes between Bayer Leverkusen vs. FC Koln, there have been over 1.5 goals scored in 9 of them.
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Matches between these teams weirdly do not have many corners played in each of them. An average of 6 corner kicks have been played in their last 5 meetings in the Bundesliga.
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Clashes between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Koln have a minimum of over 1.5 cards in all last 5 games in all competitions.
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Team news
For team news, Bayer Leverkusen will likely be without Schick, Palacios, and Lunev for this clash, while FC Koln will likely be without Andersson, Dietz, and Uth.
Verdict
While FC Koln has been hard to beat in recent games, we think Bayer Leverkusen has all it takes to win this game and still push for the European competition spots. Statistically, Bayer Leverkusen has won more than FC Koln in their last 5 clashes, and we think they will add this match to that number. However, in other to be on the safe side, we will go for goals and cards.
We are backing over 2.5 goals and over 2.5 cards.
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Results:
Over 2.5 Goals ✅
Over 2.5 Cards ✅
- Anytime Goal Scorers
Diaby looks like the best player to score in this game. With 9 goals to his name in the Bundesliga this season, we expect him to make it double figures in this game.
Result:
Diaby to Score ❌(He assisted)
- Goal Prediction
We expect over 2.5 goals in this game.
Result:
Over 2.5 Goals ✅
- Corner Kick Prediction
An Under 10.5 corner match bet is ideal in this game.
Result:
Under 10.5 Corners ❌(Played 11 Corners)
Extra tips 👇
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