WASSERBURG AM INN, Germany (Interstat) — Defying pregame projections, 1880 Wasserburg delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Wacker Burghausen on Sunday in the opening round of the GER: Reg. Cup Bayern, a regional cup competition in Bavaria.

The match, contested at Sportplatz Landwehrstraße, saw the home side outperform statistical expectations. Interstat’s ELO system had favored the visiting Wacker Burghausen with a 53.3 percent probability to win. Furthermore, the organization’s game simulator had predicted a narrower 2-0 victory for Wasserburg. The actual result proved more decisive, handing Burghausen a comprehensive defeat to begin its cup campaign.

1880 Wasserburg established control in the first half and broke through just before the interval. In the 37th minute, forward Vasco Oliveira netted the opening goal, providing a crucial advantage heading into halftime.

The home team continued its dominance after the break, effectively sealing the result with two quick strikes. Matheus Leoni doubled Wasserburg’s lead in the 58th minute, capitalizing on the sustained pressure. The victory was put beyond any doubt just eight minutes later when Tomás Costa Silva found the net in the 66th minute, completing the scoring at 3-0.

The defensive unit for 1880 Wasserburg remained organized throughout, stifling Wacker Burghausen’s attack and preserving a clean sheet. The visitors struggled to generate consistent offensive threats and were unable to alter the scoreline.

With the result, 1880 Wasserburg opens its season record in the Reg. Cup Bayern with one win and no losses. Across all competitions, the club also stands at one win and no losses. Conversely, Wacker Burghausen begins its campaign in the competition with no wins and one loss, a record mirrored in its overall season tally.

The performance signals a strong start for 1880 Wasserburg in the regional tournament as it advances to the next round. For Wacker Burghausen, the defeat necessitates a quick regrouping ahead of its next fixture.