German Cup
2026-04-22 - Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: DFB Pokal Semifinal
BayArena - Leverkusen
Wednesday, 22nd April 2026 - kickoff 20:45 CET
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen are going through a tricky period, hunting a Champions League spot in the Bundesliga, while also chasing a cup trophy.
Their unbeaten run of five consecutive games (three draws, two wins) came to an abrupt end this last weekend, when they got shocked by Augsburg and lost 1-2 at home in the Bundesliga. The most shocking thing is that they had 20+ shots on goal and clearly dominated, yet they fell short.
Interestingly, Bayer Leverkusen dropped most points when playing against lower-table opposition in Germany, while they tend to do well against big sides.
Regarding their recent duels against the Bavarian giants, they lost 3-0 in Munich but drew 1-1 at home in their Bundesliga match a month ago.
When it comes to their home form, Bayer Leverkusen has won just once in their last four at the BayArena, drawing twice and losing once.
Bayern Munich
Super-Bayern Munich were crowned as German Bundesliga champions for the 34th time this weekend.
They came back from behind to beat VfB Stuttgart 4-2 at home, recording their fourth straight win. It was another stellar, attacking performance, deservedly crowning them as champions.
The Bavarians have very little time between title celebrations and this game, but coach Kompany promised they are not stopping but going after all trophies. He will surely rotate some players, but the team will be equally strong regardless of the lineup.
Bayern Munich is unbeaten in five straight duels against Bayer Leverkusen across competitions, beating them three times.
The Betting Verdict
I think Bayern Munich will not stop with just one trophy this season. They are simply too good at the moment, although they might be a little fatigued from all the celebrations after winning the title in Germany.
Still, they possess quality, mentality, and the strongest bench, so everyone is ready to step up again in the chase for the treble.
Bayer Leverkusen were not convincing in their latest home games, and are in the middle of a battle for the final Champions League spot. Their shocking home defeat to Augsburg last weekend also shows they are currently vulnerable.
The Bavarians may not dominate as much, but they should still get the job done and enter the DFB Cup Final by beating Bayer Leverkusen.
The Pick :
Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 Bayern Munich
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Bayern Munich to win at odds of 1.53 with Bet365
