This 22.04.2026, the spotlight is on the German DFB Pokal as Bayern Munich faces Bayer Leverkusen. With Bayern Munich having a marginal edge, the game promises to be a clash of titans. Dive into our comprehensive review, which includes insights on team dynamics, historical performances, and predicted outcomes. Enhance your betting decisions by checking our expert prediction.
Key Player Statistics: Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen | Bayern München | 14.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | Bayern München | Bayer Leverkusen | 01.11.2025 | 3-0 |
| UEFA Champions League | Bayer Leverkusen | Bayern München | 11.03.2025 | 0-2 |
| UEFA Champions League | Bayern München | Bayer Leverkusen | 05.03.2025 | 3-0 |
| Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen | Bayern München | 15.02.2025 | 0-0 |
| DFB Pokal | Bayern München | Bayer Leverkusen | 03.12.2024 | 0-1 |
| Bundesliga | Bayern München | Bayer Leverkusen | 28.09.2024 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen | Bayern Munich | 10.02.2024 | 3-0 |
| Bundesliga | Bayern Munich | Bayer Leverkusen | 15.09.2023 | 2-2 |
| Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen | Bayern Munich | 19.03.2023 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | Borussia Dortmund | Bayer Leverkusen | 11.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen | VfL Wolfsburg | 04.04.2026 | 6-3 |
| Bundesliga | 1. FC Heidenheim | Bayer Leverkusen | 21.03.2026 | 3-3 |
| UEFA Champions League | Arsenal | Bayer Leverkusen | 17.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen | Bayern München | 14.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Bayer Leverkusen | Arsenal | 11.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | SC Freiburg | Bayer Leverkusen | 07.03.2026 | 3-3 |
| Bundesliga | Hamburger SV | Bayer Leverkusen | 04.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen | FSV Mainz 05 | 28.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Bayer Leverkusen | Olympiakos Piraeus | 24.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Red Bull Salzburg | Bayern München | 06.01.2026 | 0-5 |
| UEFA Champions League | Bayern München | Real Madrid | 15.04.2026 | 4-3 |
| Bundesliga | FC St. Pauli | Bayern München | 11.04.2026 | 0-5 |
| UEFA Champions League | Real Madrid | Bayern München | 07.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Bundesliga | SC Freiburg | Bayern München | 04.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| Bundesliga | Bayern München | Union Berlin | 21.03.2026 | 4-0 |
| UEFA Champions League | Bayern München | Atalanta | 18.03.2026 | 4-1 |
| Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen | Bayern München | 14.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Atalanta | Bayern München | 10.03.2026 | 1-6 |
| Bundesliga | Bayern München | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 06.03.2026 | 4-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Bayer Leverkusen VS Bayern Munich
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich
There's something special about a cup tie between these two. Bayer Leverkusen against Bayern Munich in the DFB Pokal isn't just a football match. It's a statement game. And given everything that's happened between these clubs recently, the stakes feel enormous.
Here's the thing that makes this fascinating. The head-to-head record over the past year tells two very different stories. Bayern have been ruthless in most meetings, winning 3-0 on two separate occasions earlier this season alone. But in cup football specifically, Leverkusen beat Bayern at the Allianz Arena just last December, 1-0. Don't sleep on that. Cup football is a different animal.
Here's what you need to watch for — Bayern's firepower is genuinely frightening right now. Harry Kane has scored six goals in just four recent DFB Pokal appearances. Six. That's not a hot streak. That's dominance. Michael Olise and Luis Díaz are also clicking, giving Bayern three genuine goal threats at all times. The odds of 1.63 for a Bayern win reflect that reality.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Leverkusen are just happy to be here. They hammered Wolfsburg 6-3 not long ago and beat Dortmund away. This team can score. But their recent form has been patchy — draws, defeats, inconsistency creeping in. Losing to Arsenal in Europe and dropping points to Freiburg and Heidenheim tells a story of a side that's not firing on all cylinders right now.
The insider angle worth noting is this — in the last five meetings between these sides, four have produced three or more total goals. The over 2.5 goals market here looks genuinely valuable given how both teams are built right now.
Tactically, watch the Aleix García versus Kimmich battle in midfield. García pulls the strings for Leverkusen but carries yellow card risk — already on two bookings recently. If he's cautious, Leverkusen lose their creative hub. Kimmich, meanwhile, is already on two assists and controls tempo brilliantly.
My prediction? Bayern win 2-0. Kane gets on the scoresheet — he always does in this competition. The first goal scorer market for Kane at around 3.00 is worth serious consideration.
Leverkusen will make this uncomfortable early. But Bayern's quality and momentum will prove decisive when it matters most. One of German football's great fixtures is about to deliver again — make sure you're watching.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Álex Grimaldo | Spain | 30 | Defender | 171 | 63 |
| P. Schick | Czechia | 30 | Attacker | 191 | 87 |
| L. Hrádecký | Finland | 36 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 83 |
| J. Tah | Germany | 30 | Defender | 195 | 94 |
| Hermoso | Spain | 30 | Defender | 184 | 75 |
| R. Andrich | Germany | 31 | Midfielder | 187 | 83 |
| V. Boniface | Nigeria | 25 | Attacker | 189 | 91 |
| E. Tapsoba | Burkina Faso | 27 | Defender | 194 | 85 |
| P. Hincapié | Ecuador | 24 | Defender | 184 | 77 |
| J. Frimpong | Netherlands | 25 | Defender | 171 | 63 |
| M. Tillman | USA | 23 | Midfielder | 187 | 71 |
| F. Wirtz | Germany | 22 | Midfielder | 176 | 70 |
| E. Ben Seghir | France | 21 | Attacker | 178 | 72 |
| I. Maza | Germany | 20 | Attacker | 180 | 70 |
| Kerim-Sam Alajbegović | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 18 | Attacker | 178 | 65 |
| A. Sarco | Argentina | 20 | Attacker | 179 | 76 |
| B. Hawighorst | Germany | 18 | Defender | 185 | 76 |
| A. Tape | France | 18 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| J. Mensah | Germany | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Christian Kofane | Cameroon | 19 | Attacker | 189 | 68 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Neuer | Germany | 40 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 93 |
| K. Coman | France | 29 | Attacker | 181 | 76 |
| A. Davies | Canada | 25 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| S. Gnabry | Germany | 30 | Attacker | 176 | 77 |
| J. Tah | Germany | 30 | Defender | 195 | 94 |
| D. Upamecano | France | 27 | Defender | 186 | 90 |
| S. Boey | France | 25 | Defender | 178 | 70 |
| Kim Min-Jae | Korea Republic | 29 | Defender | 190 | 88 |
| H. Ito | Japan | 26 | Defender | 188 | 84 |
| Daniel Peretz | Israel | 25 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 89 |
| J. Urbig | Germany | 22 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 83 |
| A. Sieb | Germany | 23 | Attacker | 175 | 75 |
| Bryan Zaragoza | Spain | 24 | Attacker | 164 | 61 |
| A. Ibrahimović | Germany | 20 | Midfielder | 176 | 69 |
| M. Krattenmacher | Germany | 20 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| F. Chávez | Peru | 19 | Midfielder | 171 | 64 |
| Adam Aznou Ben Cheikh | Spain | 19 | Defender | 178 | 70 |
| Leon Klanac | Germany | 19 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 80 |
| M. Dalpiaz | Austria | 19 | Defender | 184 | n/a |
| Cassiano Kiala | Germany | 17 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich match odds
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