On 22.08.2026, the German DFB Pokal gears up for an anticipated match between Bayer Leverkusen and SV Wehen. With Bayer Leverkusen’s consistent performance and strategic depth, they are set to take the lead. Our pre-match analysis explores tactical approaches, player strengths, and weaknesses, offering a betting guide that highlights Bayer Leverkusen as the favorite.
Key Player Statistics: SV Wehen vs Bayer Leverkusen
x 2 x 2 x 2SV Wehen vs Bayer Leverkusen Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Liga | Würzburger Kickers | SV Wehen | 14.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| 3. Liga | SV Wehen | Preußen Münster | 08.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SV Wehen | Eintracht Frankfurt II | 01.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SV Wehen | Bayern München | 25.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Liefering | SV Wehen | 18.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SV Wehen | Fagiano Okayama | 14.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SV Wehen | FC 08 Homburg | 09.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Karlsruher SC | SV Wehen | 26.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SV Darmstadt 98 | SV Wehen | 10.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SV Darmstadt 98 | SV Wehen | 06.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Newcastle | Bayer Leverkusen | 15.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Nottingham Forest | Bayer Leverkusen | 12.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bayer Leverkusen | Sevilla | 08.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bayer Leverkusen | Rot-Weiß Essen | 01.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bayer Leverkusen | Genk | 29.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Kickers Offenbach | Bayer Leverkusen | 25.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SF Baumberg | Bayer Leverkusen | 18.07.2026 | 0-7 |
| Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen | Hamburger SV | 16.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | Bayer Leverkusen | 09.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen | RB Leipzig | 02.05.2026 | 4-1 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: SV Wehen vs Bayer Leverkusen
Bookies' predictions
SV Wehen
Betting Intelligence: SV Wehen vs Bayer Leverkusen
This is David versus Goliath. And we all know how that story usually ends — but not always.
SV Wehen, grinding away in Germany's third tier, welcome Bayer Leverkusen to their ground in the DFB Pokal. The size of this gap is almost impossible to overstate. Leverkusen were Champions League contenders just months ago. Wehen were losing 4-0 to Würzburger Kickers in their league opener.
Let's be honest about the odds. Leverkusen are priced at just 1.13. That's not a betting price — that's a formality. At 13.00, Wehen are essentially being asked to perform a miracle. The draw at 7.80 tells the same story.
Here's what you need to watch for though. Leverkusen's pre-season has been genuinely mixed. They lost to Nottingham Forest, drew with Hamburg, and conceded three to Stuttgart. Their defensive shape looks vulnerable before competitive football has fully clicked into gear. Tapsoba, Andrich, and Aleix García have all already picked up two yellow cards each in just five matches. That disciplinary record matters in a feisty cup tie.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about this being a walkover. Wehen actually beat Bayern München in a friendly this summer. Yes, Bayern. 2-1. Cup football creates strange momentum, and Wehen clearly aren't afraid of big names.
Patrik Schick and young Maza share the early scoring duties for Leverkusen, both on two goals apiece. Aleix García and Poku are pulling strings in midfield. The quality is there. But will Xabi Alonso's side be fully switched on for a third-tier opposition in early-season cup action?
I'm predicting a Leverkusen win, but not a clean sheet. Wehen will cause problems early and grab at least one goal — their recent form shows a team that scores regularly even in defeat. Back both teams to score as genuine value here, and consider Leverkusen winning by a margin of 3-1 or 4-1 in the correct score markets.
For the bold punters — Andrich or Aleix García to be carded looks attractive given both players' early-season discipline concerns against a team that will press hard and play direct.
The magic of the cup lives in these exact moments. Wehen have earned their shot at glory. Now let's see if they can actually take it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Luckeneder | Austria | 32 | Defender | 190 | 73 |
| F. Stritzel | Germany | 32 | Goalkeeper | 197 | 92 |
| F. Kaya | Germany | 26 | Attacker | 183 | 79 |
| S. Mockenhaupt | Germany | 34 | Defender | 187 | 84 |
| J. Gillekens | Belgium | 26 | Defender | 187 | n/a |
| I. Franjić | Germany | 28 | Midfielder | 182 | 75 |
| R. Johansson | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| L. Schleimer | Germany | 26 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 73 kg |
| T. Gözüsirin | Türkiye | 25 | Midfielder | 176 | n/a |
| S. Stehle | Germany | 24 | Attacker | 182 | 80 |
| N. May | Germany | 24 | Defender | 182 | 68 |
| N. Agrafiotis | Serbia | 26 | Attacker | 190 | 80 |
| R. Kalem | Germany | 24 | Midfielder | 181 | 71 |
| D. Bogićević | Germany | 24 | Midfielder | 186 | n/a |
| J. Janitzek | Germany | 22 | Defender | 192 | 80 |
| M. Nejad Haji Lor | Germany | 22 | Midfielder | 182 | 77 |
| N. Elouarti | Germany | 21 | Defender | 180 | 76 |
| Ben Nink | Germany | 19 | Defender | 186 | n/a |
| N. Brdar | Germany | 21 | Goalkeeper | 190 | n/a |
| T. Neubert | Germany | 19 | Defender | 191 | n/a |
| 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 | 31 | 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 | 24 | Midfielder | 187 | 71 |
| F. Wirtz | Germany | 23 | 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 | 19 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| J. Mensah | Germany | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Christian Kofane | Cameroon | 20 | Attacker | 189 | 68 |
SV Wehen vs Bayer Leverkusen match odds
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