German Cup
2026-02-03 - Bayer Leverkusen vs St.Pauli
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: DFB Pokal Quarterfinal
Bay Arena - Leverkusen
Tuesday, 03rd February 2026 - kickoff 20:45 CET
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen comes into this DFB Pokal quarterfinal in excellent shape. Three straight wins across competitions – Bundesliga victories over Werder Bremen and Eintracht Frankfurt, plus a commanding Champions League performance against Villarreal – have lifted confidence and momentum at exactly the right time.
The team atmosphere feels positive, and this looks like a perfect opportunity to push one step closer to silverware.
Bayer Leverkusen have also been solid at home, winning three of their last four at the BayArena, where they usually control tempo and territory. The only slight concern is the potential absence of the excellent midfielder Ibrahim Maza, who missed the latest Eintracht Frankfurt game due to knee issues.
Even so, the squad depth and quality available should still be more than enough for a cup night like this.
St.Pauli
St.Pauli arrive in Leverkusen with far bigger worries elsewhere. A 2-1 defeat to Augsburg last weekend left them second from bottom in the Bundesliga, and survival looks like a much higher priority than a DFB Pokal run. Their recent form reflects that reality.
Winless in six matches (three draws, three defeats), St.Pauli are struggling badly for goals and confidence. Despite scoring once last weekend, they remain the weakest attacking side in Germany’s top two divisions, with just 18 goals in 20 games.
St.Pauli’s away record offers little encouragement either – eight defeats in 11 trips, including losses in each of their last three away matches. This feels like a tough ask, both mentally and tactically.
The Betting Verdict
Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last seven meetings with St.Pauli across competitions, winning four of the last five. With form, motivation, and quality all pointing in the same direction, this looks like a very one-sided cup tie.
Bayer Leverkusen should dominate possession and chances from start to finish. Home win, possibly with a clean sheet, feels like the sensible angle in a match where class is likely to tell early.
The Pick :
Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 St.Pauli
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Bayer Leverkusen to win at odds of 1.54 with SportBet.One
