GermanyMatches analysed: 632023–2026Michael Bacher: referee stats
Michael Bacher (Germany) has shown 5.87 cards per game in 63 analysed matches — +19% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
Very strict · +19%Upcoming matches with Michael Bacher
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 20 Sept 11:30 | Energie Cottbus – FC St. Pauli2. Bundesliga | 4.64.7 | 66%67% | 48%49% | 79% | 21% | 16% | — |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 2787 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Michael Bacher by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2. Bundesliga | 41 | 5.42 | 4.78 | +11% | 17% | 22% |
| 3. Liga | 19 | 6.79 | 5.01 | +25% | 26% | 16% |
| DFB Pokal | 3 | 6.33 | 4.09 | +12% | 33% | 33% |
Last matches refereed by Michael Bacher
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 5 Sept | 1. FC Kaiserslautern – SV Darmstadt 982. Bundesliga | 3:0 | 5 | 33 | 1 |
| Sun 30 Aug | FC Saarbrücken – Hansa Rostock3. Liga | 2:4 | 7 | 28 | 1 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Karlsruher SC – Arminia Bielefeld2. Bundesliga | 2:1 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Sun 10 May | Hertha BSC – SpVgg Greuther Fürth2. Bundesliga | 2:1 | 5 | 18 | 0 |
| Sun 12 Apr | SV Elversberg – FC Schalke 042. Bundesliga | 1:2 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| Wed 8 Apr | Verl – Hansa Rostock3. Liga | 1:2 | 7 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Hertha BSC – VfL Bochum2. Bundesliga | 1:1 | 5 | 25 | 1 |
| Sat 21 Feb | SV Darmstadt 98 – Fortuna Düsseldorf2. Bundesliga | 2:1 | 5 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 31 Jan | VfL Bochum – FC Schalke 042. Bundesliga | 2:0 | 4 | 28 | 0 |
| Sun 18 Jan | Holstein Kiel – SC Paderborn 072. Bundesliga | 2:0 | 6 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Hansa Rostock – FC Saarbrücken3. Liga | 1:1 | 3 | 29 | 0 |
| Fri 5 Dec | Preußen Münster – Hannover 962. Bundesliga | 2:2 | 7 | 30 | 1 |
| Fri 21 Nov | Hertha BSC – Eintracht Braunschweig2. Bundesliga | 1:0 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Fri 24 Oct | FC Schalke 04 – SV Darmstadt 982. Bundesliga | 1:0 | 6 | 29 | 0 |
| Sun 19 Oct | SSV Ulm 1846 – Energie Cottbus3. Liga | 1:2 | 9 | 37 | 1 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Michael Bacher give per game?
On average 5.87 cards per game in 63 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.82).
Is Michael Bacher a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Michael Bacher officiates, the card count is +19% – profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 21% of these matches.
How often do matches with Michael Bacher go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 76% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 86%. Both teams were booked in 92%.
Does Michael Bacher give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 21% of matches refereed by Michael Bacher.
Which match will Michael Bacher referee next?
Energie Cottbus – FC St. Pauli (2. Bundesliga) on 20.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.