Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC St. Pauli Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | DFB-Pokal 2025-26

The Black and Reds will take on the Neighbourhood Kickers in the Quarter Finals of the DFB Pokal.

Bayer Leverkusen will host the struggling FC St. Pauli at the iconic BayArena, as both sides will lock horns in the Quarter-Finals of the DFB-Pokal. This will be the first time these two sides face each other in this competition. FC St. Pauli will hope to make an upset, as Leverkusen are clear favourites to win this fixture.

Leverkusen were going through a rough time, as they lost matches consistently. They somehow bounced back and won their matches against Villarreal and Werder Bremen.

After these wins, surely they will get a lot of confidence and will hope to make it into the Semi-Final of the DFB Pokal. They are a much better side than St. Pauli, but they will have to be at their best to get a good result at home.

On the other hand, FC St. Pauli did well last season and stayed in the Bundesliga, but right now they are in the relegation zone. Things have become quite complicated for them, as they haven’t been able to get good results consistently.

They put on a brave performance against RB Leipzig in the last match and will hope to perform better against Leverkusen. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Kick-Off:

• Location: Leverkusen, Germany
• Stadium: BayArena
• Date: Wednesday, 4 February
• Kick-Off Time: 1:15 AM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form

Bayer Leverkusen (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-L

FC St. Pauli (in all competitions): D-D-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Patrick Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)

The Czchia international is one of the finest strikers in the Bundesliga right now. Many top clubs were in the race to sign him in the last summer transfer window, but he decided to stay with Leverkusen. Schick is not a very fast and agile player, but he is someone who is a goal machine and is a proper out-and-out striker.

Due to his physical strength, he is able to hold up play quite well and can take on defenders on his own. This season, he has played 23 matches in which he scored nine goals and provided two assists.

Eric Smith (FC St. Pauli)

The Swedish international is someone who can play in the midfield, as well as in the backline. Due to his versatility, Smith is able to build up play from the back quite easily. Smith can break low blocks and play through balls to help his team attack properly.

His vision is not elite, but still decent enough to make things complicated for the opposition team. This season, he has played 21 matches in which he scored two goals and provided three assists.

Match Facts

• Bayer Leverkusen beat St.Pauli by 2-1 in their last meeting.
• Leverkusen sit in sixth place in the Bundesliga, and St. Pauli sit in 17th place.
• Leverkusen have lost only once against FC St. Pauli.

Bayer Leverkusen vs FC St. Pauli: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Leverkusen to win this fixture – 1/3 by UNIBET
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

Leverkusen: Mark Flekken is out till march due to a knee injury. The rest of the squad is fully fit to play in the Quarter-Finals.

FC St. Pauli: Captain Jackson Irvine might start this game, as he recently made his return from a foot injury. Hountondji, Conor Metcalfe and David Nemeth will be on the sidelines due to injury.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 7

Bayer Leverkusen: 4

FC St. Pauli: 1

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Blaswich (GK); Quansah, Andrich, Belocian; Vázquez, Maza, Garcia, Grimaldo; Hofmann, Tillman; Schick

FC St. Pauli Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):

Vasilj (GK); Ando, Wahl, Mets; Pyrka, Sands, Smith, Oppie; Fujita, Kaars, Lage

Match Prediction

FC St. Pauli are struggling to perform this season and haven’t been at their best at all. Bayer Leverkusen are in a much better form. Due to the home advantage, they are the clear favourites to win this fixture.

It won’t be a one-sided game for sure, as FC St. Pauli, despite all the issues are a competitive side.

Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 FC St. Pauli

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