Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich prediction, odds, where to watch, time | DFB-Pokal 2025-26 semi-final

The Werkself have failed to secure a win in their last five meetings against the Bavarians.

Bayer Leverkusen will now lock horns with Bayern Munich for their semifinal fixture of the 2025-26 DFB-Pokal. This is going to be an intense fixture between these clubs, which is scheduled to take place at the BayArena.

Kasper Hjulmand’s men will be at home for their upcoming German Cup fixture and will also be eager to use it to their advantage. They have not been consistent in their last few performances, which will surely build up some pressure on them.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen are coming in after facing a 1-2 loss at the hands of FC Augsburg in their last league fixture. It was a poor effort by them despite being at home. The Werkself will have to work on their strategy, and only then will they have a chance against Bayern.

The Vincent Kompany-led side are coming in after eliminating Real Madrid from the UEFA Champions League. They performed really well across both legs to seal a spot in the UCL semifinal. The Bavarians then went on to defeat VfB Stuttgart 4-2, which also helped them to secure the Bundesliga title.

Bayern Munich have been in good form this season. Even though they will be away from home for their upcoming DFB Pokal contest, Kompany’s men are going to be confident. They will be keen to bag a win and secure a spot in the German Cup final.

Kick-off:

• Location: Leverkusen, Germany
• Stadium: BayArena
• Date: Thursday, April 23
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Wednesday, April 24; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 01:45 p.m. ET/ 10:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Leverkusen: L-D-W-W-L

Munich: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)

Despite not being in top form, Patrik Schick will be a crucial asset in the final third for Bayern Leverkusen. He will be looking to put in all his efforts in the upcoming fixture, so that he can get his side to stand a chance against the Bavarians. In the ongoing campaign of the DFB Pokal, he has scored two goals.

Patrik on target! 💪🇨🇿 pic.twitter.com/kh5UvocJHG

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 20, 2026

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

Harry Kane continues to score goals for Bayern Munich. He was one of the goal scorers for his side in the previous league game. The 32-year-old is in sensational form at the moment and will be a menace to the opponent’s defence.

In just four German Cup matches this season, he has scored six goals and will be eager to add more to his tally.

Match Facts

• Bayern Munich have won all of their last five matches.
• Bayer Leverkusen have only secured two wins in their last five fixtures.
• Two of the last five meetings between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bayern Munich to win @6/11 Spread Ex
• Harry Kane to score @10/13 BetMGM
• Goals over 3.5 @5/6 10bet

Injury and Team News

Bayer Leverkusen will not have Arthur and Martin Terrier in action. They are injured.

Tom Bischof, Lennart Karl, David Santos and Sven Ulreich are not going to be in action for Bayern Munich due to their injuries. Serge Gnabry, Wisdom Mike and Cassiano Kiala are out for the season.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 106

Leverkusen won: 22

Munich won: 63

Draws: 21

Predicted Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Flekken (GK); Quansah, Badé, Tapsoba; Vázquez, Palacios, García, Grimaldo; Maza, Tella; Schick

Bayern Munich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Neuer (GK); Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Davies; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Musiala, Diaz; Kane

Match Prediction

The winning club will get a chance to feature in the German Cup final. Bayer 04 Leverkusen at home will surely use it to their advantage. Bayern Munich are going to come up with a strong fight at the BayArena.

The Bavarians might come out on top to defeat the Werkself in their upcoming DFB-Pokal semifinal.

Prediction: Leverkusen 1-3 Munich

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Worldwide: DFB Play

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