COLOGNE, Germany (Interstat) — A young Bayer Leverkusen side, fresh off a stunning defeat, aims to rebound when its under-17 team visits SV Deutz 05 U17 on Thursday in a German U17 Bundesliga match.

The Week 2 contest, scheduled for Feb. 19, 2026, pits a Leverkusen squad laden with top-tier academy talent against a Deutz club looking to establish itself in the league’s top flight.

Leverkusen U17 (2-1-0) enters with potent offensive form but coming off a surprising 3-2 road loss to MSV Duisburg U17 last Saturday. That result snapped a dominant two-game streak to open the season, which included a 4-0 win over Wuppertaler U17 and a 3-0 victory against Kickers Offenbach U17.

Statistical models heavily favor the visitors. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 4-0 victory for Bayer Leverkusen U17, while its ELO rating system gives Leverkusen a 91.90% probability of winning.

Historical data for Deutz U17 is less current. The club’s most recent recorded result is a 3-2 win over Hennef 05 U17 from May 2023, making their current form a significant unknown. The team will face a major test against a Leverkusen side known for its disciplined, attacking style modeled after its famed senior club.

The matchup is one of two listed for each club on the date, indicating a possible scheduling conflict or data inconsistency in the provided information. Leverkusen U17 is also listed to host Köln U17 and visit Sportfreunde Siegen U17 on the same day. Deutz U17 is similarly listed for away matches at Siegen and Köln on Thursday.

Assuming the Deutz-Leverkusen fixture proceeds as the primary engagement, the focus will be on Leverkusen’s response to adversity. Their ability to shake off the Duisburg defeat and execute against a Deutz side they are overwhelmingly expected to beat will be the central narrative.

Kickoff is set for Thursday at a Cologne-area venue.