Two sides at the opposite ends of the Bundesliga table face off on Sunday, as 16th-placed FC Koln host runaway leaders Bayer Leverkusen at the RheinEnergieStadion.
The visitors are looking to build on their seven-point gap over second-place Bayern Munich, while the hosts already hold a relegation playoff place and hope to stay above the automatic drop zone.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
FC Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen kick-off time
| Date: | Sunday, March 3, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 2:30 pm GMT |
| Venue: | RheinEnergieStadion |
The match will be played at RheinEnergieStadion on Sunday, March 3, 2024, with kick-off scheduled at 2:30 pm GMT for fans in the UK.
How to watch FC Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen online - TV channels & live streams
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The match will be shown live onSky Sportsin the UK. Match highlights will be available after the game on the platform and YouTube. Live updates can be foundhere on GOAL.
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Team news & squads
FC Koln team news
Mark Uth is struggling with a knee injury, while striker Luca Waldschmidt will be out for several weeks through injury.
Koln boss Timo Schultz should be able to welcome back Timo Hubers from a bout of illness, while Davie Selke is also on the verge of a comeback after recovering from a broken foot injury.
FC Koln possible XI: Schwabe; Carstensen, Chabot, Hubers, Finkgrafe; Huseinbasic, Martel, Kainz; Ljubicic, Thielmann, Maina.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Schwabe, Nickisch, Pentke |
| Defenders: | Chabot, Paqarada, Hübers, Carstensen, Kilian, Schmitz, Heintz, Finkgrafe, Bakatukanda |
| Midfielders: | Kainz, Martel, Huseinbašić, Ljubičić, Uth, Maina, Thielmann, Christensen |
| Forwards: | Waldschmidt, Adamyan, Tigges, Selke, Alidou, Diehl, Dietz, Downs |
Bayer Leverkusen team news
Leverkusen have received a significant boost as key midfield cog Exequiel Palacios is nearing a return from a muscle injury, but striker Victor Boniface and Artur could be out until April with muscle and thigh injuries, respectively.
Bayer Leverkusen possible XI: Hradecky; Kossounou, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Adli, Schick, Wirtz.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Kovar, Hradecky, Lomb |
| Defenders: | Hincapie, Tah, Stanisic, Monamay, Grimaldo, Frimpong, Fosu-Mensah |
| Midfielders: | Xhaka, Mbamba, Andrich, Puerta, Wirtz, Hofmann, Aourir, Tella |
| Forwards: | Schick, Hlozek, Iglesias, Adli |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 08/10/23 | Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 Koln | Bundesliga |
| 05/05/23 | Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 Koln | Bundesliga |
| 09/11/22 | Koln 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga |
| 13/03/22 | Bayer Leverkusen 0-1 Koln | Bundesliga |
| 24/10/21 | Koln 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga |