Bayern Leverkusen’s ambitions of a Champions League finish appear to have fallen short after a poor run of results. However, they could get back on track in their battle for a top six finish this weekend if they are able to claim maximum points at home against FC Köln.
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Xabi Alonso has done an excellent job with Leverkusen in the second half of the season, but it looks unlikely that they will claim a top-four finish this term. They now sit eight points off the Champions League spots, with just four matches of the season remaining. However, they could yet end the campaign in a top six spot in the Bundesliga.
Leverkusen currently sit sixth in the standings, as they hold a two-point advantage over Wolfsburg. But, they will need to get back on track if they are to end the campaign in that finishing position. Leverkusen comes into this match after being held to two draws in their previous three matches. Their most recent stalemate came against Union Berlin, as Leverkusen managed to record just a single shot on target.
FC Köln will come into this fixture with very little to lose, as their place in the Bundesliga next season already looks assured. They currently sit eleventh in the standings, and they sit seven points clear of the bottom three places. Their recent form has also been encouraging, as they have lost just once in their previous five outings.
However, that defeat did come in their most recent match in the Bundesliga. On that occasion, they were beaten 1-0 at home by Freiburg. But, Köln would have taken confidence from their performance, as they dominated the possession, and had a number of opportunities to snatch a point.
Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Köln Head to Head
Leverkusen boasts a respectable record against Köln, as they have lost just once in the previous six encounters between the sides. However, the only defeat that Leverkusen suffered did come in this exact fixture last season, as Köln claimed a 1-0 away win.
Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Köln Prediction
Leverkusen will be keen to ensure that their drawing run doesn’t continue this weekend. Their performances at home have still been to a high level in recent weeks, and we fully expect them to land maximum points on Sunday.
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