Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Lineups, Predictions, Preview

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Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Pragjyoti Singh | Last updated Apr 22, 2026 1:36 PM ET

Newly crowned Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich travel to the BayArena this Wednesday to face Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal semi-final.

Fresh from securing their 35th league title with a 4-2 victory over Stuttgart, Bayern Munich arrive in exceptional form. Having already eliminated Real Madrid with a 6-4 aggregate win to reach the Champions League semi-finals, Vincent Kompany’s side remains on course for a historic treble.

Alphonso Davies is comforted by Bayern Munich's head coach Vincent Kompany as he leaves the pitch during the UEFA Champions League last 16, first leg football match between Atalanta and Bayern Munich.Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP via Getty Images

On the other hand, Bayer Leverkusen, while struggling recently in the league with a loss to Augsburg, see this as their final chance for silverware this season. Despite their domestic dip, they have won their last six home matches in the DFB-Pokal.

Historically, this marks the sixth Pokal meeting between the two heavyweights. Bayern hold a slight advantage with three wins to Leverkusen's two, though the hosts will look to replicate the resolve shown in their 1-0 victory over the Bavarians in April 2024.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Official Lineups

For Bayern Munich, Harry Kane is in record-breaking form with over 50 goals this season. Manuel Neuer is expected to start in goal, though Serge Gnabry is ruled out for the season with an adductor tear.

Meanwhile for Bayer Leverkusen, Alejandro Grimaldo remains a vital threat with four goal contributions in the cup this season.

Coach Kasper Hjulmand will look to break a winless streak against the Bavarians that dates back to 2024.

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