As the 2026/27 Bundesliga season kicks off, Bayer 04 Leverkusen welcomes 1. FC Köln to the BayArena for an exciting opening fixture. With both teams having no prior meetings recorded and no games played yet this season, it’s a clean slate for both sides. Fans can expect a fiercely contested match as each team looks to start the season on the right foot. The community split suggests an evenly matched encounter, but without any form or head-to-head data to analyze, predicting the outcome remains a challenge. As the excitement builds, it's anyone's guess how this derby will unfold. Join the fun and make your prediction for the score on TrendyAlpha!