Paderborn vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Oct 2025

DFB-Pokal Betting Preview: Paderborn vs Bayer Leverkusen

2. Bundesliga side Paderborn host Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen in this DFB-Pokal match at Home Deluxe Arena, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Wednesday 29 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

We fancy Bayer Leverkusen -1 at odds of -100. This Asian Handicap wager means that we need a two goal win to land a return, with the stake back if the visitors beat Paderborn by a one-goal margin.

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Paderborn won their last game 2-1. This was a 2. Bundesliga road win against Dynamo Dresden at Rudolf Harbig Stadion. Ralf Kettemann's side boasted 57% possession and recorded four shots on target, while Filip Bilbija and Mika Baur each scored one goal.

Bayer Leverkusen won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-0 Bundesliga victory against Freiburg at BayArena. The Werkself had four shots on goal and boasted 70% possession, with Ernest Poku and Edmond Tapsoba on the scoresheet.

In their last DFB-Pokal matches, Paderborn were away to Viktoria Koeln 1904 and won 3-1, while Leverkusen triumphed 4-0 on the road against Sonnenhof Grossaspach.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Leverkusen claim a 3-1 home win over Paderborn at BayArena. The past 4 games between these teams have resulted in Leverkusen winning each time.

6 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts. Paderborn have had 54.6% possession and 5.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts, while being awarded 6.1 corners.

Filip Bilbija leads the way with 6 goals, with Mika Baur and Steffen Tigges scoring 2 each. The leading assistor is Mika Baur with 2.

Leverkusen have won 5, lost 1 and drawn 2, with an average of 2.3 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts. Kasper Hjulmand's team have averaged 57.9% possession, 594.6 passes, 3.8 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts.

The leading scorer has been Alejandro Grimaldo with 4, while Ernest Poku and Patrik Schick have 3. Alejandro Grimaldo has had 3 assists in the previous 8 games, while Mark Flekken has 2 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Paderborn confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Markus Schubert (GK), Mattes Hansen, Felix Goetze, Tjark Scheller, Laurin Curda, Mika Baur, Luis Engelns, Raphael Obermair, Filip Bilbija, Lucas Copado, Marco Woerner.

Bayer Leverkusen confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Mark Flekken (GK), Jeanuel Belocian, Loic Bade, Edmond Tapsoba, Arthur, Aleix Garcia, Robert Andrich, Alejandro Grimaldo, Jonas Hofmann, Patrik Schick, Eliesse Ben Seghir.

Paderborn vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction & Betting Tips

Dive into our full Paderborn vs Bayer Leverkusen betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.

Match Prediction

Bayer Leverkusen should be able to defeat Paderborn by two goals or even more. We’ll select -1 at -100 for this DFB-Pokal clash, with the numbers suggesting there’s a pretty good chance of a return.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest DFB-Pokal team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Paderborn vs Bayer Leverkusen DFB-Pokal & league stats:

• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Paderborn in 2 consecutive games against Leverkusen.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 50% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Paderborn 0 - 2 Leverkusen

You can secure odds of +750 that Leverkusen are able to land a 2-0 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Patrik Schick Under 1.5 Shots On Target -139

Patrik Schick (Leverkusen) has failed to cover the 1.5 shots on goal total in four straight matches. We expect him not to cover the Shots on Target line and there is betting odds of -139 when it comes to this wager.

Latest Patrik Schick Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-100

First

+310

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-156

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Malik Tillman to Score +210

Malik Tillman (Leverkusen) has racked up two goals in his past five games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +210.

Latest Malik Tillman Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-135

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Paderborn vs Bayer Leverkusen Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The Bayer Leverkusen betting odds are -156 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this DFB-Pokal encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 61% chance of winning. Paderborn are seen as the most unlikely winner at +350.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Paderborn are +340 here and the draw is +160, with Leverkusen on offer at +115.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -179 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Full-Time Result

1

+350

X

+320

2

-156

Half-Time Result

1

+340

X

+160

2

+115

Double Chance

1X

+114

12

-476

X2

-556

Draw No Bet

1

+235

2

-357

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-100

2 Hcp -0.75

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+140

Over 2.5

-192

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+128

Patrik Schick can be backed to find the net anytime at -100, with +310 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Patrik Schick (Leverkusen)

First

-100

Anytime

+310

Christian Michel Kofane (Leverkusen)

First

+170

Anytime

+450

Malik Tillman (Leverkusen)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Ernest Poku (Leverkusen)

First

+250

Anytime

+750

Jonas Hofmann (Leverkusen)

First

+260

Anytime

+800

Eliesse Ben Seghir (Leverkusen)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Álex Grimaldo (Leverkusen)

First

+280

Anytime

+850

Nathan Tella (Leverkusen)

First

+280

Anytime

+850

Steffen Tigges (Paderborn)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Aleix Garcia (Leverkusen)

First

+370

Anytime

+1100

Claudio Echeverri (Leverkusen)

First

+420

Anytime

+1200

Robert Andrich (Leverkusen)

First

+450

Anytime

+1500

Exequiel Palacios (Leverkusen)

First

+525

Anytime

+1700

Arthur de Matos Soares (Leverkusen)

First

+650

Anytime

+2200

Edmond Tapsoba (Leverkusen)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Ezequiel Fernández (Leverkusen)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Loïc Badé (Leverkusen)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Christian Michel Kofane (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+110

Malik Tillman (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-135

Ernest Poku (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-154

Steffen Tigges (Paderborn)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-167

Patrik Schick (Leverkusen)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-156

Jonas Hofmann (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-156

Nathan Tella (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-167

Álex Grimaldo (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-172

Eliesse Ben Seghir (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-185

Aleix Garcia (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-244

Claudio Echeverri (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-270

Robert Andrich (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-357

Edmond Tapsoba (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Loïc Badé (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1111

Arthur de Matos Soares (Leverkusen)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-1250

Latest DFB-Pokal and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Paderborn Stats

Bayer Leverkusen Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.56 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 11.56 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 9 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 3.67 corners awarded and 5.44 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 3.89 corners awarded and 5.11 corners against in the last 9 away matches
• An average of 9.11 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 9 away matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 9 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 9 away matches

Possession

• An average of 53.22% possession in the last 9 matches
• An average of 52.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 9 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 57.22% possession in the last 9 matches
• An average of 55.33% possession in the last 9 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 9 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 9 away matches

Paderborn vs Bayer Leverkusen Lineups & Team News

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