2020-21 German Bundesliga – Bayer Leverkusen vs Koln Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Bayer Leverkusen vs Koln kick off? Saturday 17th April, 2021 – 17:30 (UK)
Where is Bayer Leverkusen vs Koln being played? BayArena, Leverkusen
Where can I get tickets for Bayer Leverkusen vs Koln? Check each club’s official website for updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Bayer Leverkusen vs Koln on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Bayer Leverkusen vs Koln in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Bet365 subscribers can stream German Bundesliga matches so it is worth checking their schedule
THE TEAM NEWS
BAYER LEVERKUSEN
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Hradecky; Jedvaj, S. Bender, Tapsoba; Diaby, Palacios, Aranguiz, Wendell; Wirtz, Demirbay; Schick
UNAVAILABLE: Arias (Injured), Baumgartlinger (Injured), L. Bender (Injured), Fosu-Mensah (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Paulinho (Fitness)
KOLN
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): T. Horn; Ehizibue, Bornauw, Czichos, J. Horn; Skhiri, Hector; Wolf, Rexhbecaj, Kainz; Dennis
UNAVAILABLE: Jakobs (Injured), Duda (Suspended)
QUESTIONABLE: Andersson (Injured), Thielmann (Injured), Mere (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Koln’s last-gasp 3-2 defeat at home to relegation rivals Mainz last Sunday proved to be the final straw for coach Markus Gisdol, who was dismissed on Monday following eight games without a win. The experienced Friedhelm Funkel has been brought in until the end of the season with the sole aim of keeping the Billy Goats in the top flight, and he begins with a tough task away to Bayer Leverkusen, who have taken four points from two games following their own change in the dugout. Leverkusen drew 0-0 at Hoffenheim on Monday night but they have not registered a clean sheet on home soil since November, and although Koln are not the most potent attacking force, the visitors urgently need points and cannot afford to just sit back. Both teams to score is therefore an appealing option here.
