German Bundesliga
2025-12-13 - Bayer Leverkusen vs Koln
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: Bundesliga
Bay Arena – Leverkusen
Saturday, 13th December 2025 - kickoff 18:30 CET
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen arrive in a slightly shaky moment, coming off back-to-back Bundesliga defeats against Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg.
The drop in league form hasn’t cost them their top-four spot just yet, but the pressure is increasing from TSG Hoffenheim and VfB Stuttgart behind them.
In Europe, Die Werkself showed more resilience last midweek, playing a dramatic 2-2 draw with Newcastle, rescued by Grimaldo before the final whistle.
One thing that continues to work in their favour: Bayer Leverkusen usually finds goals in this fixture. They have scored two or more in eight of their last ten meetings with Köln, often overwhelming the Billy Goats with pace and width.
Koln
Köln let three points slip through their fingers last weekend, conceding a stoppage-time equaliser in the 1-1 draw with St.Pauli. They are now four Bundesliga games without a win (two losses, two draws), but still comfortably mid-table in eighth.
The bright spark remains teenager Said El Mala, who already has eight goal involvements this season (six goals, two assists), the highest of any U21 Bundesliga player, and continues to be the difference-maker in tight matches.
Köln have the work ethic and structure to stay competitive, but their margin for error is slim when they face one of the league’s most talented squads.
The Betting Verdict
Bayer Leverkusen’s dip in league form shouldn’t overshadow their overall quality, and their scoring record against Köln is hard to ignore. They have also beaten Köln in four of the last six duels across competitions.
At home, with superior firepower and eager to bounce back from their latest two defeats, Bayer Leverkusen remain the likelier side to take all three points at fair odds.
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The Pick :
Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 Koln
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Bayer Leverkusen to win at odds of 1.54 at SportBet.One
