Leverkusen Eye DFB-Pokal Last Four as St Pauli Face Uphill Task

Germany Cup  -  Bayer Leverkusen VS St. Pauli
Match Time:04-02-2026 03:45 Wednesday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Bayer Leverkusen host St Pauli at the BayArena with a spot in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals on the line. Leverkusen enter the tie as clear favorites after edging Borussia Dortmund in the previous round. St Pauli arrive under pressure, sitting near the bottom of the Bundesliga after a difficult season.

Team Analysis:
Bayer Leverkusen come into the cup tie in strong form, buoyed by recent league wins and a solid DFB-Pokal record, including last season’s triumph. They have been reliable at the BayArena and remain firmly in the hunt for a top-four Bundesliga finish. St Pauli arrive as underdogs, struggling for results and confidence, especially away from home despite their earlier cup upset over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Player Situation:
Leverkusen are expected to field a strong lineup as the DFB-Pokal offers their clearest route to silverware, with key attackers and a solid defensive setup in place. Despite the continued absence of their first-choice goalkeeper, the hosts are likely to prioritize stability and control across the pitch. St Pauli, focused on their Bundesliga survival fight, may rotate their squad and rely on a younger, less experienced lineup for the cup tie.

Result Prediction:
Leverkusen have built an impressive record in the DFB-Pokal over the past two seasons and arrive in strong overall form. Their performances at the BayArena have been consistently dominant. As a result, they head into Tuesday’s clash as clear favorites against St Pauli.

Predicted Result: Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 St Pauli.