Koln - Bayer Leverkusen prediction and betting tips on March 3, 2024
Game Prediction
In Germany, much like in England, the emphasis in almost every round of the top division is on the first day of the weekend. Therefore, the upcoming game day on Sunday will feature only a couple of matches. However, Bayer Leverkusen, the current leader of the league, will play their match against Koln away. Will the team coached by Habi Alonso manage to secure a victory? A free prediction for this match on March 3, 2024, is available to the readers of the website.
Koln is currently in the relegation zone, and it will be difficult for them to improve their situation
In the previous season, the team finished in seventh place in the Bundesliga, a remarkable achievement compared to the season before, when they had to defend their place in the top division through playoff matches. Baumgart, the coach appointed at the time, achieved this feat. They also had a satisfactory performance in the Conference League. However, this season has been disappointing, leading to Steffen's dismissal during the winter break. Timo Schultz took over, and under his management, there has been some improvement, although they have only managed to win against Eintracht, with four draws in their six other matches since the beginning of 2024.
Bayer Leverkusen set a new German record
They appointed Habi Alonso as their coach in the fall of 2022. However, he didn't fully meet expectations as the most promising young coach, although he guided the team to the semifinals of the Europa League and a sixth-place finish in the previous season. However, in the current cycle, Leverkusen has been on a winless streak. Despite their 2-1 victory against Mainz in the last match, they surpassed the "Southern Stars'" achievement. Notably, they recently defeated the giants from Munich 3-0, effectively ending the suspense surrounding the "silver salad bowl" (while simultaneously performing well in the Europa League and the German Cup).
In previous encounters, both teams secured away victories last season. However, this season, Bayer Leverkusen won convincingly with a 3-0 scoreline in their home match.
The free prediction for the Koln - Bayer Leverkusen match on March 3 favors the visitors, who are significantly stronger. Therefore, they should defeat Cologne with a "-1.5 goal" handicap (odds - 1.85).