Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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

Head-to-Head

1
2
6
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
100% Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Lucas Vazquez 1 G
Patrik Schick 1 G
Nathan Tella 1 G
Christian Kofane 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as 1. CfR Pforzheim face off against Bayer 04 Leverkusen in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. CfR Pforzheim in their trying to find a way past Bayer 04 Leverkusen's compact .
  • 10' Ratifo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bayer 04 Leverkusen so far.
  • 15' Jonathan Zinram has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 20' 1. CfR Pforzheim are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bayer 04 Leverkusen's shape.
  • 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. CfR Pforzheim and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 27' The deadlock is broken! Lucas Alario gets on the scoresheet on 27 minutes.
  • 29' Bayer 04 Leverkusen receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 29.
  • 34' Bayer 04 Leverkusen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 39' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Isaac Thelin made 108 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 40' That is a Yellow card for 1. CfR Pforzheim. Denis Gudzevic will be fuming at that decision.
  • 45' Isaac Thelin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Julian Baumgartlinger at the 45 minute mark.
  • 50' 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.
  • 55' Bayer 04 Leverkusen come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 60' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 63' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Isaac Thelin on 63 minutes.
  • 63' Bayer 04 Leverkusen make a change. Lars Bender trudges off to be replaced by Dominik Kohr on 63 minutes.
  • 68' Supporters expect more eagerness from Manuel Salz, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 73' Wendell has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 6 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 74' Paulinho has so much to prove this time. He replaces Julian Brandt on 74 minute.
  • 79' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 84' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dominik Salz on 86.
  • 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Wendell on 88.
  • 88' Another change for 1. CfR Pforzheim made on 88 minute. Denis Gudzevic leaves to be changed by Kushtrim Lushtaku.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for 1. CfR Pforzheim.

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.