Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC Koln Head to Head History

[(Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Strength]:
1. Bayer 04 Leverkusen are currently ranked 4th in the table. Having been winless in the last two matches, they vow to get back on the winning ways this time, fully motivated.
2. In a recent UEFA Champions League match, Alex Grimaldo scored a late equalizer, helping his team draw with Newcastle United. So far this season, Alex Grimaldo has contributed 9 goals and 5 assists across all competitions, placing him at the top of the team in both statistical categories.
3. Ibrahim Maza has scored 1 goal and provided 3 assists in his last 5 matches, making him a key contributor to the team's attack.
4. Bayer 04 Leverkusen have got 5 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in 9 encounters during the previous 5 seasons, being at an advantage.
5. Bayer 04 Leverkusen have won 2 of the last 4 matches in AH with mediocre performances.

[(Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Neutral]:
1. Bayer 04 Leverkusen have scored 6 goals and conceded 6 in the last 5 matches. The team's offensive performance was acceptable, but their defense was not very solid.

[(Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Weakness]:
1. Lucas Vazquez Iglesias, Ezequiel Fernandez and Exequiel Palacios are all out due to injuries. Patrik Schick is doubtful.
2. Bayer 04 Leverkusen recently fought to a dramatic 2-2 draw against Premier League side Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League. Over their last two matches, the team have got only 1 draw and 1 loss, indicating their form is currently not at their best.
3. Bayer 04 Leverkusen have only got 1 draw and 1 loss in the last two home matches with unsatisfactory performances.

[(1. FC Koln) Strength]:
1. The newly-promoted 1. FC Koln are currently ranked 9th in the standings. Travelling to the powerhouse Bayer 04 Leverkusen in this match, they are determined to secure at least a point to avoid defeat, showing strong fighting spirit for the match.
2. Said El Mala put in a strong performance in the last match, scoring the opening goal to break the deadlock for his team. So far this season, Said El Mala has contributed 6 goals and 2 assists across all competitions, making him the team's top scorer.
3. Jakub Kaminski has scored 5 goals this season, making him the team's second-highest scorer after Said El Mala.
4. Joel Schmied, Dominique Heintz, Timo Hubers and Luca Jannis Kilian are all out of this match due to injuries.
5. 1. FC Koln have lost 3 of the last 4 matches in AH with performances below expectations.

[(1. FC Koln) Neutral]:
1. 1. FC Koln have scored 10 goals and conceded 10 in the last 5 matches. The team's offensive performance was excellent, but their defense was unstable.

[(1. FC Koln) Weakness]:
1. 1. FC Koln played a 1-1 draw against FC St. Pauli in the last match. They have got only 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 4 matches, being in poor form.
2. 1. FC Koln have only got 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 3 away matches with terrible performances.

[Tips]:
Bayer 04 Leverkusen have got only 1 draw and 1 loss, indicating their form is currently not at their best. Besides, the team's recent home records and performances are unsatisfactory.

1. FC Koln have got only 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 4 matches, with poor performances overall. What's worse, the team's recent away records are poor, and their away form is worrying.

Considering that Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been one of the strong teams in the Bundesliga in recent years, they are obviously stronger than the newly-promoted 1. FC Koln.

AH market provided home team a -1.00 line for this match.

Thus, we expect Bayer 04 Leverkusen to claim a victory this time.

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