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Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Koln Tips & Preview - Champions to show quality

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03 Feb 2025
Tolu Shotade 03 Feb 2025
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  • Bayer Leverkusen hosts FC Koln in the DFB Pokal quarter-finals.
  • Leverkusen are unbeaten in 15 of the last 16 matches, showing strong form.
  • Koln leads the 2nd Bundesliga but struggles against top-tier teams.
Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Koln
Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Koln

Bayer Leverkusen continue the defence of their DFB Pokal title as they host 2nd Bundesliga side FC Koln in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Although the visitors are setting the pace in the second tier, a clash against the reigning Bundesliga champions will prove a difficult task. The gulf in quality should be evident and the hosts are expected to ease to a comfortable victory.

Bayer Leverkusen Form

Bayer Leverkusen reached the quarter-finals of the DFB Pokal after claiming a 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the previous round. It has been mostly smooth sailing for Xabi Alonso’s men lately as they are unbeaten in 15 of their last 16 matches across all competitions, picking up 14 wins in that run. 

One of those wins came on Sunday when they beat Hoffenheim 3-1 in a Bundesliga fixture, with Victor Boniface and Patrik Schick among the goals. They scored in both halves in that clash, an outcome produced in four of their last five home matches. Two of the last three fixtures in that run have also produced over 3.5 goals.
 
Bayer Leverkusen's attacking quality often sees them score multiple goals and earn one-one-sided wins. The Bundesliga champions have won by two or more goals in seven of their last nine home matches across all competitions.
 
FC Koln Form

FC Koln beat one Bundesliga side on their way to the quarter-finals, easing past struggling Holstein Kiel 3-0. They were taken to extra-time by fellow second tier side Hertha Berlin in the previous round before claiming a 2-1 victory.

Sitting two points clear at the top of the 2nd Bundesliga table, Koln are well poised to secure a return to the topflight next season. They are unbeaten in 13 of the last 14 matches across all competitions.

Koln have a decent record away from home but have the tendency to stumble on the road against top oppositions. They were recently beaten 1-0 at Hamburg while a 5-1 thrashing at Darmstadt is also among their results on their travels this season.

Head to Head

Bayer Leverkusen often dominate this fixture and have won three of the last four matches against Koln. They did the double last season when the visitors were in the Bundesliga, winning 3-0 at home before claiming a 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture, with the goals coming in both halves. 

Verdict

There is a gulf in class and quality between Bayer Leverkusen and Koln, with both teams playing at different levels at the moment. Recent meetings have also swung comfortably in favour of the hosts, who are expected to earn a one-sided win on Wednesday.

Leverkusen have the superior attacking quality and should continue their pattern of scoring in both halves. With the holders expected to show their attacking quality here, an outcome of over 3.5 goals could also be on the cards.
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