Leipzig's recent attacking work has repeatedly reached the penalty area through different suppliers. Elversberg bring an ambitious opening approach and outlets after recoveries and restarts. In Cologne, the central issue is whether Schalke can retain an exit long enough to stop another home attack.
Raum and Nusa provide Leipzig's width, with central receivers attacking the next pass. Nkunku faces a late decision after discomfort following his Madrid appearance, and the projected changes preserve the main wide suppliers rather than requiring every returning player to start. Elversberg's existing Petkov and Krattenmacher connections give their attacking intent substance as the game opens. That's why I'm siding with more goals in Leipzig against Elversberg.
Köln have already created recovery attacks and restart follow-ups through Maina, El Mala and Johannesson without their missing conventional strikers. Schalke lose Karaman from their previous starting connection, while Dzeko's training return adds an option to an attack that was already struggling when he started. I expect Köln's wide reception and recycled deliveries to sustain the stronger attacking route. That's why I'm siding with FC Köln with a draw refund.
