Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich prediction 22.04.2026 | DFB Pokal

Leverkusen’s recent form has been mixed but generally competitive. They have recorded two wins, one draw, and one loss in their last four Bundesliga matches, including a high-scoring 6-3 victory over Wolfsburg last weekend. Offensively, they remain potent - especially at home in the DFB-Pokal, where they have scored 3+ goals in five of their last six matches.

Their recent head-to-head record against Bayern is also admirable - Die Werkself have avoided defeat in four of their last five meetings with the newly crowned Bundesliga champions at the BayArena and have even recorded more wins in that span (two to Bayern’s one).

In terms of availability, Leverkusen are dealing with injury concerns. Martin Terrier is sidelined with a hamstring issue, while defender Arthur (de Matos Soares) is out with a ligament injury. These absences could impact both attacking depth and defensive stability, especially against Bayern’s high-intensity pressing and vertical attacking play.

Bayern Munich enter this semifinal in exceptional form. They are on a seven-game winning streak across all competitions, including victories over Real Madrid in the Champions League and a 4-2 win against Stuttgart to secure the Bundesliga title. Their attacking output has been extraordinary, with 109 league goals already - one of the highest totals in Bundesliga history.

Harry Kane leads the line with over 30 goals this season, while Bayern’s attacking depth is highlighted by multiple contributors across the squad. They have also scored at least twice in each of their last 14 DFB-Pokal matches, emphasizing consistency in knockout competitions.

However, Bayern are not without issues. Serge Gnabry has been ruled out with an adductor injury, and his absence reduces tactical flexibility in advanced midfield roles. Despite this, Bayern’s squad depth - in attack - remains among the strongest in Europe.