A surprise league leader has emerged in recent weeks in the Bundesliga, as Bayer Leverkusen currently sit at the top of the German top-flight table. Peter Bosz’s team will look to consolidate their position at the top of the table by recording a victory at Koln on Wednesday night.
Unlike the visitors, Koln’s position in the table may not come as a major surprise to many. The Billy Goats are 15th place in the Bundesliga table, just three points above the relegation play-off spot.
Despite their lowly position in the table, Markus Gisdol’s team are unbeaten in three league games, having recorded two wins. Last time out in the German top-flight, the home side recorded a win at fellow strugglers Mainz.
If Koln are going to move away from the danger zone, then they will have to improve their home form, as the Billy Goats have failed to win in the Bundesliga at the RheinEnergieStadion in 11 matches.
Bayer Leverkusen are currently a point clear of reigning champions Bayern Munich in second and third-place RB Leipzig. The visitors head into this game unbeaten in 12 league games dating back to last season.
A 4-1 home win against Hoffenheim last time out means that Bosz’s team have recorded wins in seven of their previous eight matches. Bayer have been deadly in front of goal of late, scoring at least two goals in six of their last seven league outings.
Argentinian forward Lucas Alario is enjoying a stellar campaign in front of goal in the German top-flight, scoring eight goals in as many league games.
The visitors are unbeaten in their previous six away games in the Bundesliga, having won their previous four league matches on their travels.
Forebet predicts that Bayer Leverkusen will continue their excellent league form by recording a victory in a high-scoring clash.