FC Kaiserslautern vs Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | DFB Pokal 2023-24 final

Published at :May 23, 2024 at 11:30 PM

Modified at :May 23, 2024 at 11:30 PM

Leverkusen will be the favourite going into the contest.

FC Kaiserslautern have had a poor season, with the former giants languishing in 13th position in the German 2nd division. However, none of that will matter as they pulled up an amazing DFB Pokal campaign to reach the DFB Pokal final, beating the likes of Koln and Hertha Berlin en Route.

While they haven’t had to face any traditional German heavyweights so far, Kaiserslautern will look to make the most of the occasion by trying to pull off an upset. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen suffered a heartbreaking but comprehensive 3-0 loss against Atalanta in the Europa League final to end their hopes for an unbeaten treble. However, Xabi Alonso’s men would look to bounce back to win the double.

Kick-Off

Saturday: 25th May 2024, 11:30 PM IST

Location: Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany

Form

FC Kaiserslautern (all-competitions): D-W-W-L-W

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

Players to watch

Ragnar Ache (FC Kaiserslautern)

Ragnar Ache has been Kaiserslautern’s most dangerous player this season with 16 goals to his name in the league. The German striker, although a doubt for the fixture, is pacy and physical, and will be key if Kaiserslautern are to shock the champions.

Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)

Florian Wirtz has been the talisman of a team that has been very impressive on the whole. The playmaker has 23 goal involvements in the league this season, along with 7 in the DFB Pokal. His vision and passing would be important for Leverkusen to unlock the FCK low block.

Match Facts

Leverkusen are unbeaten in German football this season.
Kaiserslautern have the joint second-worst defense in the second division this season.

FC Kaiserslautern vs Bayer Leverkusen: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Wirtz to score anytime- 2.62 (Bet365)
Tip 2: Leverkusen to win with a clean sheet- 1.83 (Bet365)
Tip 3: Leverkusen 2-0 at half time- 4/1 (Skybet)

Injury and team news

FC Kaiserslautern have a fair few injury concerns. Hendrick Zuck and Julian Nieheus are out with injuries, while Ragnar Ache, Jan Elvedi and Ben Zolinski are doubtful for the match. Meanwhile, Leverkusen have no injury concerns, with Xabi Alonso having his full first team at his disposal.

Head-to-head

Total matches – 7

FC Kaiserslautern – 1

Bayer Leverkusen – 5

Draws – 1

Predicted lineup

FC Kaiserslautern predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Krahl (GK); Puchacz, Tomiak, Toure, Klement; Raschi, Soldo; Redondo, Ritter, Zimmer; Ache

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

Kovar (GK); Kossounou, Tah, Tapsoba; Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Grimaldo; Hofmann, Wirtz; Boniface

Match prediction

Leverkusen would be expected to dominate the match and create lots of chances, with a relatively comfortable win in the end.

Prediction: FC Kaiserslautern 0-3 Bayer Leverkusen

Live telecast

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USA- ESPN+

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