A local derby with only 20 odd km separating the two clubs on the Rhein. Both sides come into the derby having shipped five goals last weekend. Koln stayed up by the skin of their teeth last season, but have been revitalised this season under effervescent new coach Steffen Baumgart, until a 5-0 defeat at Hoffenheim brought them back to earth with a bump last Friday. Leverkusen could have gone top last weekend, but when asked the question forgot how to defend against Bayern and shipped five goals in the first half instead. Leverkusen have the attacking talent to win, but need to be up for the derby fight. 1:2
Leverkusen have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 away matches (Bundesliga). Leverkusen have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 matches against FC Koln in all competitions. Leverkusen have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 away matches (Bundesliga). Leverkusen have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches against FC Koln in all competitions. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Leverkusen's last 7 games (Bundesliga). Leverkusen have won their last 3 away matches (Bundesliga). Leverkusen have won their last 3 matches against FC Koln in all competitions. FC Koln have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Leverkusen in all competitions. FC Koln are undefeated in their last 5 home matches (Bundesliga).
Sebastian Andersson and Niklas Hauptmann both missed training in midweek due to illness. Ellyes Skhiri is ruled out indefinitely with a knee injury incurred while away playing for Tunisia. Defender Timo Hubers is nearing a return from an ankle injury, while Jan Thielmann is over a stomach complaint. Jannes Horn continues to recover from a hip injury. Dejan Ljubicic made his national team debut for Austria recently and is expected to return this weekend after recovering from the flu. Robert Andrich is available after a three-match ban, while Exequiel Palacios is expected to return after his heavy cold. Charles Aránguiz is only expected back after the November international break after suffering a calf injury. Former German international Karim Bellarabi is over a muscle injury, while Julian Baumgartlinger will be out until the new year with a knee injury. Timothy Fosu-Mensah has an ACL injury, while Edmond Tapsoba made his comeback against Bayern last weekend.
A local derby with only 20 odd km separating the two clubs on the Rhein. Both sides come into the derby having shipped five goals last weekend. Koln stayed up by the skin of their teeth last season, but have been revitalised this season under effervescent new coach Steffen Baumgart, until a 5-0 defeat at Hoffenheim brought them back to earth with a bump last Friday. Leverkusen could have gone top last weekend, but when asked the question forgot how to defend against Bayern and shipped five goals in the first half instead. Leverkusen have the attacking talent to win, but need to be up for the derby fight. 1:2
Sebastian Andersson and Niklas Hauptmann both missed training in midweek due to illness. Ellyes Skhiri is ruled out indefinitely with a knee injury incurred while away playing for Tunisia. Defender Timo Hubers is nearing a return from an ankle injury, while Jan Thielmann is over a stomach complaint. Jannes Horn continues to recover from a hip injury. Dejan Ljubicic made his national team debut for Austria recently and is expected to return this weekend after recovering from the flu. Robert Andrich is available after a three-match ban, while Exequiel Palacios is expected to return after his heavy cold. Charles Aránguiz is only expected back after the November international break after suffering a calf injury. Former German international Karim Bellarabi is over a muscle injury, while Julian Baumgartlinger will be out until the new year with a knee injury. Timothy Fosu-Mensah has an ACL injury, while Edmond Tapsoba made his comeback against Bayern last weekend.
Leverkusen have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 away matches (Bundesliga). Leverkusen have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 matches against FC Koln in all competitions. Leverkusen have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 away matches (Bundesliga). Leverkusen have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches against FC Koln in all competitions. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Leverkusen's last 7 games (Bundesliga). Leverkusen have won their last 3 away matches (Bundesliga). Leverkusen have won their last 3 matches against FC Koln in all competitions. FC Koln have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Leverkusen in all competitions. FC Koln are undefeated in their last 5 home matches (Bundesliga).
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