Bundesliga Gameweek 1
SV Elversberg 3 - 2 FT Bayer Leverkusen
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
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Match Events
8' Lukas Petkov (Francis Onyeka)
29' Maximilian Rohr
41' Cole Campbell
HT
46' David Mokwa (Lukas Petkov)
Ibrahim Maza 53'
↓ Ignacio Ezequiel Agustín Fernández Carballo ↑Facundo Medina 55'
↓ Loic Bade ↑Jarell Quansah 55'
↓ Lucas Vázquez ↑Christian Kofane 55'
↓ Malik Tillman ↑Jonas Hofmann 65'
65' ↓ Cole Campbell ↑Maurice Krattenmacher
65' ↓ Francis Onyeka ↑Noah Darvich
75' ↓ David Mokwa ↑Luca Schnellbacher
75' ↓ Jan Gyamerah ↑Luca Sirch
Patrik Schick (Ibrahim Maza) 77'
Facundo Medina 78'
82' ↓ Maximilian Rohr ↑Florian Le Joncour
↓ Afonso Moreira ↑Victor Okoh Boniface 85'
89' Nicolas Kristof
Christian Kofane 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SV Elversberg
Goalkeepers
Nicolas Kristof 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jan Gyamerah 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Lukas Pinckert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Rohr
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Lasse Günther 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Felix Keidel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Łukasz Poręba
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lukas Petkov 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Cole Campbell 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.4
Rating
Forwards
David Mokwa
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Tim Boss 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Florian Le Joncour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicholas Mickelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Sirch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amara Condé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Darvich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maurice Krattenmacher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Schnellbacher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noel Futkeu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeepers
Mark Flekken
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lucas Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Loïc Badé 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Edmond Tapsoba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Gutiérrez 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
61%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ezequiel Fernández
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Aleix García 
MAGNET
100
Activity
100
Activity
97
Passes
3
Duels
Ibrahim Maza
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Malik Tillman
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Afonso Moreira
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Patrik Schick 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Janis Blaswich
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Facundo Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jarell Quansah
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Jeanuël Belocian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Hofmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Andrich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Kofane 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Victor Boniface
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2024 | Bayer Leverkusen | 3 - 0 | SV Elversberg | DFB Pokal | BayArena |
| 07/30/2022 | SV Elversberg | 4 - 3 | Bayer Leverkusen | DFB Pokal | URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde |
10/29/2024
07/30/2022
SV Elversberg Win
Bayer Leverkusen Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 1 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 4 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
SV Elversberg
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SV Elversberg
Bayer Leverkusen
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Elversberg Pull Off Monumental Upset Against Leverkusen
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. A stunning display of clinical counter-attacking football saw the underdogs topple a heavy favorite on home soil.
The Frantic Opening
The Intensity was off the charts from the opening whistle at Waldstadion Kaiserlinde. SV Elversberg tore up the pre-match scripts, catching Bayer Leverkusen completely cold. Lukas Petkov set the tone with a sensational eighth-minute opener, sending the home crowd into raptures. Before the visitors could even process the setback, the deficit doubled. Barely sixty seconds later, Cole Campbell found the back of the net, capping off a frantic start. Leverkusen dominated possession—holding 67% of the ball—but they looked shell-shocked against this relentless blitz. The sheer pace of the home side's transitions exposed a fragile high line, turning what was supposed to be a routine outing into an absolute nightmare for the European hopefuls.
The Decisive Blow
Heading into the second half, the visitors desperately needed a lifeline, but the Upset Factor only grew stronger. Immediately after the restart, David Mokwa delivered the knockout blow in the 46th minute. Petkov turned provider this time, slicing through the defense to tee up Mokwa, who made no mistake. That third goal fundamentally shifted the tactical landscape. With a three-goal mountain to climb, Leverkusen threw caution to the wind, committing bodies forward and launching a barrage of 21 total shots over the ninety minutes. Yet, their final-third entries often lacked the necessary cutting edge to break through a resolute defensive block. The home side absorbed immense pressure, retreating into a disciplined shape and daring their illustrious opponents to find a way through.
The Late Siege
The late stages tested the Balance of the match as fatigue inevitably set in for the hosts. Patrik Schick finally broke the resistance in the 77th minute, finishing off a sharp pass from Ibrahim Maza to give the away end a glimmer of hope. The tension skyrocketed when substitute Christian Kofane grabbed a second in stoppage time, setting up a frantic finale. Despite the late siege, Elversberg held their nerve to secure a famous 3-2 victory. The Stakes were immense for a side battling near the bottom, and these three points provide massive early-season momentum. For Leverkusen, the defeat raises serious questions about their defensive vulnerability against rapid counter-attacks, proving that possession without penetration is heavily punished.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A combination of SV Elversberg's ruthless early finishing and Bayer Leverkusen's frantic, heavy-shooting late push resulted in a dramatic contest despite lopsided possession metrics.
How did substitute D. Mokwa change the game?
Mokwa struck immediately after the halftime break in the 46th minute, securing an insurmountable three-goal cushion that ultimately proved too steep for Leverkusen to overcome.
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.
A Matchday 1 Reality Check for Elversberg
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. Opening day jitters aside, this represents a routine hurdle for the visitors with little broader appeal to neutral viewers.
The Setup
Bayer Leverkusen travel to the Waldstadion Kaiserlinde to open their Bundesliga season against SV Elversberg. A rock-bottom Stakes rating reflects the reality of Matchday 1—there is zero immediate table pressure here. Furthermore, a dismal Stars score confirms a lack of global box-office appeal, keeping this firmly off the radar for general football fans. While the Balance rating suggests the hosts might occasionally frustrate their guests, the undeniable gulf in quality remains. With seasonal Form practically non-existent in August, the visitors must rely on pure structural superiority rather than momentum.
Key Battle
This match will be defined by an organized Elversberg low block trying to stifle Leverkusen's technical buildup. The hosts will need to completely neutralize I. Maza if they are to have any chance of surviving the afternoon. At the other end, Leverkusen's central defensive pairing of P. Hincapié and J. Quansah should face a relatively quiet afternoon, tasked primarily with sweeping up isolated counter-attacks before they materialize.
Our Prediction
Expect complete tactical domination from Bayer Leverkusen. We foresee a methodical and uninspiring 2-0 away victory, with the visitors taking the sting out of the game early on and comfortably managing possession.