Bayer Leverkusen vs St. Pauli prediction 03.02.2026 | DFB Pokal

Bayer Leverkusen their attention to the DFB Pokal after a well-deserved 3:1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend. Aleix Garcia´s stoppage-time goal put the seal on a vital road victory for Kasper Hjulmand´s side. 

An improved run of form has seen Bayer win each of their last three games after losing each of their first three fixtures in 2026. 

Die Werkself are usually reliable in domestic fixtures at the BayArena, with six wins from ten games played at this venue this season.

Head coach Hjulmand has four expected absentees this week. Nathan Tella and Mark Flekken are ruled out, Loïc Badé is suspended, while Eliesse Ben Seghir remains doubtful.

St. Pauli make the trip to Leverkusen after a narrow 2:1 defeat at Augsburg on Saturday. A brace from Austrian forward Michael Gregoritsch secured the points for the home side.

Out-of-form in 2026, St. Pauli failed to win each of their last seven matches, with defeats suffered in each of their last three away fixtures. Over a longer period, de Kiezkicker lost eight of their last 12 road contests.

A high-scoring home win could be on the cards on Tuesday. Leverkusen won their last three games, while they have seen over 2.5 goals in two of their last three matches and in four of five previous encounters against St. Pauli.

Head coach Alexander Blessin has three injury issues this week. David Nemeth, Connor Metcalfe, Andreas Hountondji and Simon Emil Spari are all ruled out.