Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Hertha BSC, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Hertha BSC — Bundesliga at BayArena.
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Hertha BSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Christian Gittelmann
- Referee Tobias Stieler
- Referee Martin Petersen
- Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
- Referee Markus Schuller
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | FC Augsburg | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | SV Werder Bremen | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 6 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 5 |
| 11 | FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 5 |
| 12 | SC Paderborn 07 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | 1. FC Köln | 4 | 4 |
| 14 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 4 | 3 |
| 15 | VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 3 |
| 16 | Hamburger SV | 4 | 3 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 4 | 1 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 4 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Hertha BSC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Dec | FC Schalke 04 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Dec | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Dec | AEK Larnaka | A | 5–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | FC Augsburg | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Dec | 1. FC Nürnberg | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 1–3 | L |
| 18 Dec | FC Augsburg | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Dec | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Hannover 96 | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 3–3 | D |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Patrik Schick | 4 G | 1 A |
| Christian Kofane | 2 G | |
| Ibrahim Maza | 1 G | 1 A |
| Facundo Medina | 1 G | |
| Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at BayArena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Assisted by Charles Aranguiz with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kevin Volland makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Davie Selke made 469 appearances and scored 51 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 23' Kai Havertz has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 23 minutes.
- 26' A goal from the Nigeria international Jordan Torunarigha! He fires home on 26 to make it 2-1!
- 31' Sven Bender has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 544 appearances.
- 36' The 36-year-old Lukas Hradecky has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 38' Jordan Torunarigha was booked on 38.
- 43' It is a cagey affair so far. Bayer 04 Leverkusen in their trying to find a way past Hertha BSC's compact .
- 48' Hertha BSC have won 457 goals from 469 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 49' Magnificent from Kai Havertz! That is 117 goals in 544 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 54' Hertha BSC ring the changes. Mathew Leckie has done his job and it is now time for Peter Pekarik to step up.
- 59' Bayer 04 Leverkusen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hertha BSC backline.
- 64' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 69' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 70' The crowd applauds Maximilian Mittelstadt as he leaves the pitch. Pascal Kopke steps in for Hertha BSC.
- 72' A change in the Bayer 04 Leverkusen ranks — Kevin Volland exits the field as Lucas Alario enters on 72.
- 75' Hertha BSC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Vedad Ibisevic is hanging Vladimir Darida on the field on 75 minute.
- 76' Another change for Bayer 04 Leverkusen made on 76 minute. Julian Brandt leaves to be changed by Karim Bellarabi.
- 81' 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 Marvin Plattenhardt suffering a number of foals already.
- 85' Sven Bender is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jonathan Tah at the 85 minute mark.
- 90' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Bayer 04 Leverkusen to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Julian Brandt ↓ Karim Bellarabi 76'
-
4
Jonathan Tah ↓ Sven Bender 85'
-
31
Kevin Volland ↓ Lucas Alario 72'
- 20
- 9
- 16
- 15
- 29
- 23
- 1
- 6
Bench
-
5
Sven Bender ↑ 85'
- 21
- 28
-
13
Lucas Alario ↑ 72'
-
38
Karim Bellarabi ↑ 76'
- 11
- 18
Coach
Heiko Herrlich
Hertha BSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 11
- 22
- –
- 17
- 25
- 28
- 6
- 10
- 23
- 20
- 27
Bench
- 1
- 29
-
19
Vedad Ibisevic ↑ 75'
- 24
-
14
Pascal Kopke ↑ 70'
- 32
Coach
Pal Dardai
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Alario | 4 |
| Kai Havertz | 3 |
| Robert Andrich | 2 |
| Stevan Jovetic | 2 |
| Matheus Cunha | 2 |
| Dodi Lukebakio | 2 |
| Moussa Diaby | 1 |
| Deyovaisio Zeefuik | 1 |
Head to Head
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2018-12-22
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
3–1
Hertha BSC
W
2018-12-19
FC Schalke 04
1–2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2018-12-16
Eintracht Frankfurt
2–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2018-12-13
AEK Larnaka
1–5
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2018-12-08
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–0
FC Augsburg
W
2018-12-03
1. FC Nürnberg
1–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.93
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for:
Bayer 04 Leverkusen to win 57% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Draw
81%
Draw or Hertha BSC
43%
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Hertha BSC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.5%
1 – 0
9.3%
0 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
6%
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
3.2%
4 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Handicap | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers | Push | Hertha BSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 23% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.