Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich: Who will reach the German Cup final?
On Wednesday, April 22, Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich will meet in the semi-finals of the German Cup. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:45 CET, and here is a betting pick for the match.
Bayer vs Bayern: Match facts and head-to-head
- Bayer have won two of their last three matches.
- At home, Bayer have won only one of their last six games.
- Bayern Munich are unbeaten in 17 consecutive matches.
- Bayern have lost only once away from home this season.
- Bayern have scored at least one goal in every match this season.
- Bayern have already secured the Bundesliga title.
- Bayern have not won the German Cup since 2020.
- In 70% of their matches this season, Bayern Munich have scored in both halves.
- The previous meeting between the sides ended in a 1-1 draw.
Bayer vs Bayern: Match preview
Bayer have already reached the semi-finals of this season’s German Cup, and on their road to this clash they thrashed Grossaspach 4-0, then defeated Paderborn 4-2, edged Borussia Dortmund 1-0, and swept aside St. Pauli 3-0. However, their Bundesliga form has not been particularly consistent. After 30 rounds, they have collected 52 points and sit two points behind fifth place and four behind fourth. With four matches remaining, their hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League are still alive.
Bayern have gone a long time without lifting the German Cup. Their last triumph in the competition came back in 2020, but they are enjoying an excellent season and have every chance of ending that wait. Bayern have already wrapped up the Bundesliga title, with two more trophies still in their sights. The Munich giants knocked out Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals and will face PSG in the semi-finals, while they now take on Bayer in this domestic cup semi-final. On their way to this stage, Bayern defeated Leipzig 2-0, Union Berlin 3-2, Cologne 4-1, and Wehen 3-2.
Probable line-ups
- Bayer Leverkusen: Flekken; Tapsoba, Bade, Quansah; Grimaldo, Garcia, Palacios, Vazquez; Tella, Maza; Schick
- Bayern Munich: Neuer; Laimer, Tah, Upamecano, Stanisic; Pavlovic, Kimmich; Diaz, Musiala, Olise; Kane
Prediction
Bayern are flying right now and charging toward more silverware. The team have every chance of winning here and booking their place in the German Cup final. I believe Bayern will come out on top, and that is my recommended bet.
