Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs FC St. Pauli Prediction 3 February 2026
Added on 01 February, 2026
Bayer Leverkusen and St. Pauli will meet in the quarterfinals of the DFB-Pokal, with the hosts entering the tie as clear favorites.
Leverkusen come into the match in solid form. A 3–1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in their last outing kept them firmly in the race for a Champions League spot, and Xabi Alonso’s side continues to look strong at home, where they rarely drop points.
St. Pauli, meanwhile, have enjoyed an impressive cup run. Along the way, the Hamburg club eliminated Borussia Dortmund, as well as Hoffenheim and Borussia Monchengladbach, showing they can compete against top-level opposition in knockout football.
However, their league form tells a different story. Sitting 17th in the Bundesliga, St. Pauli are struggling badly and look increasingly likely to drop out of the top flight. While their cup performances have been spirited, the overall gap in quality is hard to ignore.
Leverkusen’s depth, consistency, and home advantage make them the overwhelming favorites. St. Pauli’s journey in the tournament has already exceeded expectations, but against a side of this caliber, their run is likely to end next midweek.
Bayer to win 1.58