1. FC Köln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen

their home ground plays host to a Bundesliga clash between 1. FC Köln and Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Both teams will be eyeing this fixture as an opportunity to boost their European qualification chances.

1. FC Köln come into this fixture unable to find a winning formula, drawing three of their last five, unbeaten in their last five fixtures. Meanwhile, Bayer 04 Leverkusen have showing decent form in recent outings. The visitors will be aiming to build on their inconsistent run of results.

In the current standings, 1. FC Köln sit in 13th place with 24 points, while Bayer 04 Leverkusen occupy in 6th place on 43 points. The visitors arrive as the higher-placed side and will be looking to strengthen their position in the table. Bayer 04 Leverkusen boast a stronger attacking record with 45 goals scored this season. Bayer 04 Leverkusen's defensive record of 29 goals conceded is notably stronger.

This fixture promises to be a competitive encounter between two evenly matched sides. European qualification ambitions add extra significance to this encounter. The hosts will be backed by their home crowd as they aim to secure a valuable three points.