FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
1. FC KölnMixed
76% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- M. Schwabe has started all 4 of our recorded meetings vs Bayer Leverkusen.
Bayer LeverkusenMixed
71% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Tight turnaround. Bayer Leverkusen played a UEL game 3 days before this one, so squad rotation is likely.
- R. Andrich has started the last 3 meetings vs 1. FC Köln.
1. FC Köln
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Bayer Leverkusen
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
1. FC Köln
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Bayer Leverkusen
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Team news
- FWDAcheThigh InjuryOut
- MIDCastro-MontesMuscle InjuryOut
- DEFHubersKnee InjuryOut
- FWDDallingaKnee InjuryOut
Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.
HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS
1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen record
7
1. FC Köln wins
4
Draws
14
Bayer Leverkusen wins
25 meetings on record
1. FC Köln
- M. Schwabe started all 4 of our recorded meetings vs Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
- R. Andrich started the last 3 meetings vs 1. FC Köln
LAST MEETINGS
- 25 Apr 20261. FC Köln 1–2 Bayer LeverkusenBundesliga
- 13 Dec 2025Bayer Leverkusen 2–0 1. FC KölnBundesliga
- 5 Feb 2025Bayer Leverkusen 3–2 1. FC KölnDFB Pokal
- 3 Mar 20241. FC Köln 0–2 Bayer LeverkusenBundesliga
- 8 Oct 2023Bayer Leverkusen 3–0 1. FC KölnBundesliga
- 5 May 2023Bayer Leverkusen 1–2 1. FC KölnBundesliga
- 9 Nov 20221. FC Köln 1–2 Bayer LeverkusenBundesliga
- 13 Mar 2022Bayer Leverkusen 0–1 1. FC KölnBundesliga
- 24 Oct 20211. FC Köln 2–2 Bayer LeverkusenBundesliga
- 17 Apr 2021Bayer Leverkusen 3–0 1. FC KölnBundesliga
About this match
1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga on 8 Nov 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 2:30pm GMT kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen?
- Our predicted XIs for 1. FC Köln and Bayer Leverkusen are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen kick off?
- 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen kicks off at 2:30pm GMT on 8 Nov 2026.