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1. CfR Pforzheim vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, 2018-19 ROUND OF 64

DFB-Pokal · 2018-19
1. CfR Pforzheim
0 – 1
Full Time
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Sat 18 Aug 2018 · 13:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 29' Lars Bender
Denis Gudzevic 40' Y
Y 63' Isaac Thelin
Dominik Salz 86' Y
Y 88' Wendell

Overview

Match Preview

1. CfR Pforzheim vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — DFB-Pokal .

Match Details

  • Referee Frank Willenborg
  • Referee Henrik Bramlage
  • Referee Manuel Bergmann
  • Referee Daniel Schlager
14 games this season 🟨 1.1/game ⚽ 7.6 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Head-to-Head

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1. CfR Pforzheim 9 games · Avg 3.2 goals Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-18 1. CfR Pforzheim 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2018-01-14 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0–0 1. CfR Pforzheim 2017-08-19 1. CfR Pforzheim 0–3 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2017-02-18 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–0 1. CfR Pforzheim 2016-09-20 1. CfR Pforzheim 1–5 Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Recent Form

1. CfR Pforzheim
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Aug Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 0–1 L
12 May Karlsruher SC H 4–1 W
05 May TuS Erndtebruck A 1–4 L
28 Apr TuS Dassendorf H 1–3 L
20 Apr VfB Stuttgart A 0–3 L
13 Apr MSV Duisburg H 0–0 D
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Aug 1. CfR Pforzheim A 1–0 W
12 May SC Rot-Weiss Oberhausen A 1–3 L
05 May SV Linx 1949 H 1–2 L
29 Apr Wroxham FC A 1–1 D
21 Apr SV Drochtersen/Assel H 4–0 W
15 Apr 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 0–2 L

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
78% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. 1. CfR Pforzheim is hosting Bayer 04 Leverkusen for another epic battle.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' Bogdan Alexandru Cristescu has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' Bayer 04 Leverkusen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bayer 04 Leverkusen needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 27' Lucas Alario puts Bayer 04 Leverkusen on the lead.
  • 29' The referee shows Bayer 04 Leverkusen player a Yellow card on 29.
  • 34' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. CfR Pforzheim is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 39' 1. CfR Pforzheim is showing some good football. However, 1. CfR Pforzheim are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 40' Denis Gudzevic is having his name booked by the referee on 40.
  • 45' The whistle greets Julian Baumgartlinger as he departs to be replaced by Isaac Thelin.
  • 50' It looks surprising Bayer 04 Leverkusen does not make any changes. Manuel Salz has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 55' 1. CfR Pforzheim started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 55.
  • 60' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 63' Bayer 04 Leverkusen player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 63' Dominik Kohr is replacing Lars Bender for the Bayer 04 Leverkusen side.
  • 68' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bayer 04 Leverkusen that had 541 games and scored 751 goals.
  • 73' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 74' Time for substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Julian Brandt is replaced by Paulinho.
  • 79' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Dominik Kohr suffering a number of foals already.
  • 84' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 86' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Dominik Salz.
  • 88' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Wendell.
  • 88' 1. CfR Pforzheim manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kushtrim Lushtaku is hanging Denis Gudzevic on the field on 88 minute.
  • With this win, Bayer 04 Leverkusen is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

1. CfR Pforzheim Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gokhan Gokce

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Heiko Herrlich

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lucas Alario 1
Lucas Alario 1

Head to Head

2018-08-18 1. CfR Pforzheim 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2018-01-14 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0–0 1. CfR Pforzheim 2017-08-19 1. CfR Pforzheim 0–3 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2017-02-18 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–0 1. CfR Pforzheim 2016-09-20 1. CfR Pforzheim 1–5 Bayer 04 Leverkusen

1. CfR Pforzheim Form

2018-08-18 1. CfR Pforzheim 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2018-05-12 1. CfR Pforzheim 4–1 Karlsruher SC W 2018-05-05 TuS Erndtebruck 4–1 1. CfR Pforzheim L 2018-04-28 1. CfR Pforzheim 1–3 TuS Dassendorf L 2018-04-20 VfB Stuttgart 3–0 1. CfR Pforzheim L 2018-04-13 1. CfR Pforzheim 0–0 MSV Duisburg D

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form

2018-08-18 1. CfR Pforzheim 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen W 2018-05-12 SC Rot-Weiss Oberhausen 3–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2018-05-05 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–2 SV Linx 1949 L 2018-04-29 Wroxham FC 1–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen D 2018-04-21 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4–0 SV Drochtersen/Assel W 2018-04-15 1. FSV Mainz 05 2–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.13 1. CfR Pforzheim xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35 Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for: 1. CfR Pforzheim or Bayer 04 Leverkusen 71% + Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. CfR Pforzheim30% Draw29% Bayer 04 Leverkusen41%
Actual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

1. CfR Pforzheim or Draw
59%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
70%
1. CfR Pforzheim or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. CfR Pforzheim22% Draw49% Bayer 04 Leverkusen29%
Actual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
8.3%
0 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — 1. CfR Pforzheim

Handicap 1. CfR Pforzheim covers Push Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 18% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 21% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

1. CfR Pforzheim keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
33% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.