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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

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' Temperatures are rising at as 1. CfR Pforzheim face off against Bayer 04 Leverkusen in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. CfR Pforzheim must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 15' Bayer 04 Leverkusen come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 25' Bayer 04 Leverkusen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 27' A stunning finish from Lucas Alario — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 29' The referee shows Bayer 04 Leverkusen player a Yellow card on 29.
  • 34' Denis Gudzevic has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 144 appearances.
  • 39' Kreshnik Lushtaku has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 40' Denis Gudzevic was booked on 40.
  • 45' The whistle greets Julian Baumgartlinger as he departs to be replaced by Isaac Thelin.
  • 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 55' Lars Bender, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
  • 63' That is a Yellow card for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Isaac Thelin will be fuming at that decision.
  • 63' Another change for Bayer 04 Leverkusen made on 63 minute. Lars Bender leaves to be changed by Dominik Kohr.
  • 68' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Heiko Herrlich will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 73' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 74' Fresh legs for Bayer 04 Leverkusen! Paulinho comes on to replace Julian Brandt.
  • 79' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. CfR Pforzheim side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 84' Akiyoshi Saito is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. CfR Pforzheim tonight.
  • 86' A moment of madness from Dominik Salz on 86 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. CfR Pforzheim will be frustrated.
  • 88' The referee calls foul for Wendell. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 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.