Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Köln Odds

Garcia is missing Leverkusen's tour of Brazil due to a muscular issue.

Tillman has completed a transfer to Leverksuen from PSV, according to to his new club.

Christensen (strain) is following an individual training program during FC Koln's training camp in Bad Waltersdorf, Austria, after dealing with muscular issues, the club announced.

Martel is following individual training on Tuesday after suffering back problems on Sunday, the club announced.

El Mala has signed a contract extension until 2030 with FC Koln, the club announced. "We are really pleased that we could show Malek and Said, alongside their family, a very clear perspective and convince them that FC is the right partner going forward to develop both in a sporting and personal sense and to take their first steps in the Bundesliga long-term. Both brothers have a huge amount of potential. Our job is to aid that development in a targeted manner. Said developed into one of the best players in the 3. Liga last season with Viktoria, played a very impressive under-19 European Championship and was able to showcase what he can do. This is a result of our fantastic cooperation with Viktoria Köln, for which we are very thankful. We believe that Said can make the direct step up to the Bundesliga and we will closely follow him on his path to support him as best we can," said Sporting Director, Thomas Kessler.

Krauss is joining FC Koln on loan from Mainz for the 2025/26 season, his new club announced. "We are pleased that we were able to convince Tom to join FC. With him, we get another important addition for our midfield to give our game new options. He brings exactly the qualities that we were looking for in this position. He has a great mentality, is strong in the tackle and is dynamic on the pitch. Despite his young age, Tom already has a lot of experience at the top level and will quickly find his place in the dressing room with how he is as a person," said FC Sporting Director, Thomas Kessler.

Kilian (knee) is partially training with the group, according to his club.