FC Cologne vs Bayer Leverkusen: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :March 1, 2024 at 2:41 PM

Modified at :March 1, 2024 at 2:41 PM

Xabi Alonso’s team will look to consolidate their position at the top of the league

With the team in danger of relegation, as they occupy the 16th position in the Bundesliga, FC Cologne are struggling to maintain their place in the league this season. In the last couple of games, they have managed to turn the tables, collecting three draws and one win. To avoid relegation this season, they need to remain consistent in the following games to maintain their position.

This season, Bayer Leverkusen are undefeated both in the league, making them the only team to remain undefeated and in Europe as well. The team plays an attacking style of football that football fans love. Xabi Alonso’s team are aiming for success both in Europe and the League this season, and they are on track.

Kick-Off:

Sun, 3 March 2024 at 8:00 PM IST

Location: RheinEnergieStadion

Form:

FC Cologne (in all competitions): D-L-D-W-D

Bayer Leverkusen (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Player to Watch

Florian Kainz (FC Cologne)

Despite being 31 years old, the Austrian International consistently puts on eye-catching displays for the side. With his experience, he often goes unnoticed. With his creativity and ability to score from free kicks, he brings a great deal to the side. Although he has scored three goals this season, it does not outweigh the contributions he makes to the team.

Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)

This season, Florian Wirtz has been crucial to Bayer Leverkusen’s success, highlighted by his contribution, as one of the best creators in Europe this season. His creativity and flair have made Bayer Leverkusen one of the league’s fearful sides. This season, he’ll be aiming to lead the side to the summit with a total of 10 assists and four goals.

Match Facts

FC Cologne played a 1-1 draw against Stuttgart in the last match
Bayer Leverkusen defeated Mainz in the last match
Bayer Leverkusen are heading into this match being the only side to remain undefeated

Injury and Team News

Two FC Cologne players are injured: Selke, their leading scorer, is out due to a broken foot and Mark Uth is out due to a knee injury.

There will be no Boniface for the Xabi Alonso, as he is suffering from a long-term injury. Palacios and Arthur are the other two injured players.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches- 21

FC Cologne- 7

Bayer Leverkusen- 10

Draw- 4

Predicted lineup for FC Cologne vs Bayer Leverkusen

FC Cologne Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Schwäbe; Carstensen, Kilian, Chabot, Finkgrafe; Martel, Huseinbasic; Ljubicic, Kainz, Diehl, Thielmann

Bayer Leverkusen Predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Hradecky; Kossounou, Tah, Tapsoba; Frimpong, Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Wirtz, Asli, Schick

Match Prediction for FC Cologne vs Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen are looking unstoppable so far this season and are confident on their ability to take all three points from this game. FC Cologne are struggling at the moment but won’t be cake walk for Bundesliga toppers. We still expect Leverkusen to come out on top.

Prediction: FC Cologne 0-3 Bayer Leverkusen

Telecast for FC Cologne vs Bayer Leverkusen

India – Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK – Sky Sports

US – ESPN

Nigeria – SportyTV

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