Bundesliga Regular Season - 34
Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 FT Hamburger SV
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Torunarigha 24'
25' P. Schick (P. Schick)
HT
F. Vieira (N. Capaldo) 61'
62' ↓ M. Tillman ↑J. Hofmann
62' ↓ M. Culbreath ↑Arthur
62' ↓ R. Andrich ↑E. Ben Seghir
↓ R. Philippe ↑M. Muheim 63'
66' Arthur
↓ O. Stange ↑Y. Poulsen 77'
↓ F. Vieira ↑F. Balde 77'
↓ W. Omari ↑S. Nandja 77'
N. Capaldo 78'
78' N. Remberg
↓ J. Torunarigha ↑W. Mikelbrencis 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
Mark Flekken 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jarell Quansah 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Robert Andrich
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Edmond Tapsoba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Montrell Culbreath 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Aleix García 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
83%
Pass Acc
Exequiel Palacios 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
81
Passes
6
Duels
Alejandro Grimaldo
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
59
Passes
8
Duels
Forwards
Ibrahim Maza
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Malik Tillman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Patrik Schick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Janis Blaswich 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Loïc Badé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Oermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
Lucas Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezequiel Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Hofmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ernest Poku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eliesse Ben Seghir 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Hamburger SV
Goalkeepers
Sander Tangvik 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
5
Saves
8.2
Rating
Defenders
Warmed Omari
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Luka Vušković
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Jordan Torunarigha 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Midfielders
Nicolás Capaldo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Nicolai Remberg
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Albert Sambi Lokonga
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Albert Grønbæk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Fábio Vieira 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
Rayan Philippe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Otto Stange 
GHOST
9
Actions
9
Actions
77
Minutes
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Daniel Fernandes
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giorgi Gocholeishvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shafiq Nandja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miro Muheim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Mikelbrencis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Elfadli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bakery Jatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabio Baldé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yussuf Poulsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | Hamburger SV | 0 - 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 02/17/2018 | Hamburger SV | 1 - 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 09/24/2017 | Bayer Leverkusen | 3 - 0 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 02/03/2017 | Hamburger SV | 1 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 09/10/2016 | Bayer Leverkusen | 3 - 1 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 03/13/2016 | Bayer Leverkusen | 1 - 0 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | BayArena |
| 10/17/2015 | Hamburger SV | 0 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Volksparkstadion |
| 04/04/2015 | Bayer Leverkusen | 4 - 0 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | BayArena (Leverkusen) |
| 11/01/2014 | Hamburger SV | 1 - 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Imtech Arena (Hamburg) |
| 04/04/2014 | Hamburger SV | 2 - 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | Imtech Arena (Hamburg) |
03/04/2026
02/17/2018
09/24/2017
02/03/2017
09/10/2016
03/13/2016
10/17/2015
04/04/2015
11/01/2014
04/04/2014
Bayer Leverkusen Win
Hamburger SV Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +86
P: 34 GD: +36
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +22
P: 34 GD: +13
P: 34 GD: +21
P: 34 GD: -6
P: 34 GD: -4
P: 34 GD: -16
P: 34 GD: -9
P: 34 GD: -14
P: 34 GD: -11
P: 34 GD: -14
P: 34 GD: -14
P: 34 GD: -23
P: 36 GD: -25
P: 34 GD: -31
P: 34 GD: -31
19 SC Paderborn 07 4 pts
P: 2 GD: +1
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +82
P: 33 GD: +34
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: -9
P: 33 GD: -4
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -18
P: 33 GD: -15
P: 33 GD: -10
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 33 GD: -26
P: 33 GD: -29
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Tangvik's Heroics Frustrate Leverkusen at the BayArena
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. A masterclass in goalkeeping and a chaotic exchange of goals ensured honors ended even in a thrilling final-day clash.
Opening Act
A barrage of attacking intent turned the BayArena into a relentless shooting gallery right from the first whistle. Bayer Leverkusen immediately dominated possession, dictating the tempo and pressing high up the pitch. The Intensity metrics were off the charts as the hosts launched wave after wave of attacks, seeking an early breakthrough to cap off their domestic campaign. The defining moment of the first half arrived in the 25th minute when the referee pointed to the penalty spot. P. Schick stepped up with supreme confidence, fully expecting to bury the chance. However, Hamburger SV had other plans. Goalkeeper Sander Tangvik produced a sensational save to deny the spot-kick, setting the tone for an incredible individual performance.
The Pivot
That heroic penalty save completely altered the psychological landscape of the fixture. While Leverkusen continued to pepper the goal—eventually amassing 22 total shots—the Balance of confidence subtly shifted toward the visitors. The hosts' midfield maestro Aleix García orchestrated proceedings masterfully with key passes, yet the final clinical edge remained elusive. Then, completely against the run of play, the visitors struck a lethal blow. In the 61st minute, a swift transition saw N. Capaldo thread a perfectly weighted ball into the path of F. Vieira. The attacker made no mistake, silencing the home crowd and suddenly elevating the Upset Factor to entirely new heights. It was a classic sucker punch against a dominant home side.
Resolution
Facing a shock home defeat on the final day, Leverkusen threw everything forward in a desperate bid to salvage their afternoon. The sheer volume of pressure finally forced a catastrophic error in the 78th minute. A scrambled sequence inside the penalty area ended with an unfortunate own goal off N. Remberg, leveling the scoreline and sparing the hosts' blushes. Given the massive Stakes of securing European football, this gritty equalizer was exactly what was required. Tangvik closed out the game with five crucial saves to ensure the spoils were shared. The 1-1 draw guarantees Leverkusen's sixth-place finish and an upcoming UEFA Europa League campaign, while HSV concludes their season comfortably mid-table.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Sander Tangvik the turning point?
Tangvik actually saved the penalty; Patrik Schick was the one who missed it. That 25th-minute save undeniably shifted the momentum and kept HSV in the match.
How did Hamburger SV pull off this shock result?
Resolute defending, a stellar goalkeeping display featuring five crucial saves, and a clinical counter-attack finished by Fábio Vieira secured the hard-fought point.
What does this mean for Bayer Leverkusen's season?
The final-day draw cements their sixth-place finish in the league, officially confirming their qualification for next season's UEFA Europa League.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Closing the Curtain in Style
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. While the league table suggests a dead rubber, Leverkusen's sheer firepower promises an entertaining, goal-heavy conclusion to their campaign.
The Setup
The Bundesliga season draws to a close on May 16, 2026, as Bayer Leverkusen host Hamburger SV at the BayArena. The hosts sit comfortably in sixth place, riding a crest of momentum after four wins in their last five outings. The visitors from Hamburg are stranded in mid-table obscurity in twelfth, limping towards the finish line with a dismal run of recent results. Modest Stakes mean the tactical shackles could be off entirely, creating a gloriously open encounter. A dominant Form rating for Leverkusen signals danger for an away side struggling for answers. This lack of competitive Balance points heavily towards a home victory, but with a combined 3.2 goals per game expected, the attacking Stars on display should serve up a proper spectacle.
Key Battle
Patrik Schick versus Robert Glatzel. Schick has been an absolute nightmare for opposing backlines recently, acting as the razor-sharp edge of Leverkusen's relentless attacks. Glatzel must be brutally efficient with whatever sparse service he receives on the counter if Hamburg are to even lay a glove on the hosts.
Our Prediction
Leverkusen will dictate the tempo and suffocate Hamburg with possession. The visitors will eventually buckle under the sustained pressure. Expect a comfortable 3-1 victory for the home side to sign off their season in style.