Prediction for match Paderborn 07 — Bayer Leverkusen, 29.10.2025

Match Analysis: Paderborn 07 vs Bayer Leverkusen

The DFB Pokal in Germany brings us the clash between Paderborn 07 and Bayer Leverkusen, scheduled for October 29, 2025. In this matchup, the odds and probabilities favor Bayer Leverkusen: the visitors are at 1.70 with a 55.26% chance of winning. A draw and a win for Paderborn 07 both have odds of 4.20 with a 22.37% probability for each outcome. Therefore, Bayer Leverkusen stands out as the main contender to advance to the next round based on these figures.

Team Form

Paderborn 07 has been in great form over their last five matches: they average 2.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, with a total average of 3.4 goals per game. Bayer Leverkusen, in their last five games, has been scoring 2.2 goals while conceding 2.2, with an average total of 4.4 goals per game. There's a noticeable difference in corners: Paderborn 07 averages 5.8, while Bayer Leverkusen averages 3.8 per game. Recently, Paderborn 07 defeated Dynamo Dresden 2-1 (October 25, 2025) and had a high-scoring game against Arminia Bielefeld 4-3 (October 18, 2025). Bayer Leverkusen beat Freiburg 2-0 (October 26, 2025) and had an exciting match against Mainz 05, winning 4-3 (October 18, 2025). In head-to-head meetings in 2023, Bayer Leverkusen won 3-1, while Paderborn 07 emerged victorious 2-1, indicating a competitive matchup.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Paderborn 07 has played over 2.5 goals in three of their last five matches, while Bayer Leverkusen has done so twice, suggesting a high likelihood of a high-scoring game. The average total goals for Paderborn 07 is 3.4, and for Bayer Leverkusen, it's 4.4, with both teams regularly scoring more than two goals. For second halves, Paderborn 07 has seen over 1.5 goals in three out of five games, and Bayer Leverkusen has had the same in three out of five. The most frequent goal interval for Paderborn 07 is 46-60 minutes (50%), and for Bayer Leverkusen, it's 31-45 (27%) and 46-60 (27%). In terms of goals conceded, Paderborn 07 has a balanced distribution between the 16th and 75th minute, while Bayer Leverkusen has a peak at the end of the first half (31-45, 33%). All these factors suggest a likely exchange of goals and an active second half.

Corners in the Match

Paderborn 07 is noticeably more active in corner kicks, averaging 5.8 per game compared to Bayer Leverkusen's 3.8. In their last five matches, Paderborn 07 has seen over 9.5 corners in four instances, while Bayer Leverkusen has done so only once. The odds for the match are set at: over 9.5 corners at 1.73, and under 9.5 at 2.00. Bayer Leverkusen is favored in the corners outcome with odds of 1.57.