Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Hertha BSC, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Hertha BSC — Bundesliga at BayArena.
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Hertha BSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Patrick Ittrich
- Referee Aarne Aarnink
- Referee Norbert Grudzinski
- Referee Henrik Bramlage
- Referee Thomas Gorniak
- Referee Gunter Perl
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 2 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 3 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
| 4 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SC Paderborn 07 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | SV 07 Elversberg | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | FC Bayern München | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | RB Leipzig | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SC Freiburg | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | FC Augsburg | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Hamburger SV | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 1. FC Köln | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | SV Werder Bremen | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar | Hertha BSC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 26 Feb | SC Freiburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | AS Monaco FC | A | 8–5 | W |
| 19 Feb | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Feb | AS Monaco FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Feb | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 1–4 | L |
| 25 Feb | FC Augsburg | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | Borussia Dortmund | A | 1–4 | L |
| 12 Feb | Borussia Mönchengladbach | H | 4–1 | W |
| 04 Feb | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Jan | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Bayer 04 Leverkusen get us underway at BayArena.
- 5' Hertha BSC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 12' What a moment for Sardar Azmoun! That strike on 12 puts his side firmly in control.
- 17' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 21' What a moment for Jeremie Frimpong! That strike on 21 puts his side firmly in control.
- 26' It looks surprising Bayer 04 Leverkusen does not make any changes. Exequiel Palacios has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 29' The crowd applauds Jeremie Frimpong as he leaves the pitch. Timothy Fosu-Mensah steps in for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
- 34' Jonjoe Kenny is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hertha BSC tonight.
- 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 44' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Hertha BSC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 49' Over 49 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 54' It is a cagey affair so far. Bayer 04 Leverkusen in their trying to find a way past Hertha BSC's compact .
- 58' A tactical swap from Hertha BSC — Stevan Jovetic on, Florian Niederlechner off on 58 minutes.
- 60' A goal from the France international Moussa Diaby! He fires home on 60 to make it 3-0!
- 65' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 65 minutes.
- 67' Magnificent from Dodi Lukebakio! That is 65 goals in 302 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 69' Amine Adli is ready to make an impact after coming on for Moussa Diaby at the 69 minute mark.
- 73' The Morocco forward Amine Adli breaks the deadlock on 73 minutes. 4-1!
- 73' Another change for Hertha BSC made on 73 minute. Tolga Cigerci leaves to be changed by Jessic Ngankam.
- 75' Bayer 04 Leverkusen player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 80' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hertha BSC that had 464 games and scored 445 goals.
- 82' Bayer 04 Leverkusen ring the changes. Piero Hincapie has done his job and it is now time for Daley Sinkgraven to step up.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Jonjoe Kenny. He replaces Dodi Lukebakio on 83 minute.
- 84' Hertha BSC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ivan Sunjic is hanging Marco Richter on the field on 84 minute.
- 87' The referee has no hesitation. Jonjoe Kenny is booked for Hertha BSC — Yellow card on 87.
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Moussa Diaby ↓ Amine Adli 69'
- 4
- 1
- 8
- 25
-
9
Sardar Azmoun ↓ Patrik Schick 69'
- 12
- 30
-
27
Florian Wirtz ↓ Nadiem Amiri 82'
- 3
- 6
Bench
- 17
-
24
Timothy Fosu-Mensah ↑ 29'
-
22
Daley Sinkgraven ↑ 82'
- 10
-
11
Nadiem Amiri ↑ 82'
-
14
Patrik Schick ↑ 69'
- 23
- 28
-
21
Amine Adli ↑ 69'
Coach
Xabi Alonso
Hertha BSC Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Tolga Cigerci ↓ Jessic Ngankam 73'
- 29
-
23
Marco Richter ↓ Ivan Sunjic 84'
- 21
- 20
-
8
Suat Serdar ↓ Jean-Paul Boetius 58'
- 7
-
14
Dodi Lukebakio ↓ Jonjoe Kenny 83'
- 5
- 3
- 1
Bench
-
16
Jonjoe Kenny ↑ 83'
-
19
Stevan Jovetic ↑ 58'
-
10
Jean-Paul Boetius ↑ 58'
- 17
- 27
-
34
Ivan Sunjic ↑ 84'
-
24
Jessic Ngankam ↑ 73'
- 31
- 12
Coach
Sandro Schwarz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Alario | 4 |
| Kai Havertz | 3 |
| Robert Andrich | 2 |
| Stevan Jovetic | 2 |
| Matheus Cunha | 2 |
| Dodi Lukebakio | 2 |
| Amine Adli | 1 |
| Jordan Torunarigha | 1 |
Head to Head
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2023-03-05
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
4–1
Hertha BSC
W
2023-02-26
SC Freiburg
1–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
D
2023-02-23
AS Monaco FC
5–8
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2023-02-19
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–3
1. FSV Mainz 05
L
2023-02-16
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–3
AS Monaco FC
L
2023-02-11
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
1–3
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.08
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.38
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Draw
78%
Draw or Hertha BSC
44%
Bayer 04 Leverkusen or Hertha BSC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 0
6.5%
3 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 0
5%
0 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — Bayer 04 Leverkusen
| Handicap | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers | Push | Hertha BSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 16% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 21% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

