DFB Pokal· Round of 32· BayArena
Bayer Leverkusen
1. FC Nürnberg28 Oct
Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg Prediction & Betting Tips
Wednesday, 28 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
2-1
Fair odds
1.62
Expected goals
2.5 - 1.1
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More Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Bayer Leverkusen +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 94% | 1.06 | - |
| 1XBayer Leverkusen or Draw | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 70% | 1.43 | - |
| AH2 +1.51. FC Nürnberg +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 55% | 1.83 | - |
| X21. FC Nürnberg or Draw | 53% | 1.88 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 52% | 1.94 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 48% | 2.06 | - |
| 1Bayer Leverkusen to win | 47% | 2.14 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Bayer Leverkusen -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 45% | 2.20 | - |
| XDraw | 41% | 2.45 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 38% | 2.61 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 30% | 3.30 | - |
| 21. FC Nürnberg to win | 12% | 8.06 | - |
| AH2 -1.51. FC Nürnberg -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 6% | 17.99 | - |
Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg preview & analysis
Match preview
Bayer Leverkusen host 1. FC Nürnberg in the DFB Pokal (Round of 32) at BayArena on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, with kick-off at 19:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Bayer Leverkusen arrive in superb form, with 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 14 and conceding 5. Most recently they beat Lech Poznan 4-0 away. 1. FC Nürnberg arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 and conceding 7. Most recently they drew with Energie Cottbus 1-1 away.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Bayer Leverkusen have won 5, 1. FC Nürnberg have won 0 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Bayer Leverkusen favourites: Bayer Leverkusen 47%, draw 41%, 1. FC Nürnberg 12%. We expect around 3.6 goals (2.5 - 1.1 in expected goals), with 70% for over 2.5 and 62% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 62% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 1. FC Nürnberg.
Recent form
Bayer Leverkusen- 15 OctALech Poznan4-0
- 10 OctAFSV Mainz 054-3
- 20 SeptHRB Leipzig2-0
- 16 SeptHCelje2-0
- 12 SeptAFC Augsburg2-2
1. FC Nürnberg- 16 OctAEnergie Cottbus1-1
- 10 OctHVfL Wolfsburg4-4
- 2 OctHFC Ingolstadt 043-1
- 19 SeptAKarlsruher SC1-0
- 11 SeptHHannover 962-1
Head to head
Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg: FAQ
What is the Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 1. FC Nürnberg.
Who is the favourite to win Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
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Bayer Leverkusen are favourites. Our model gives Bayer Leverkusen a 47% chance of winning, 1. FC Nürnberg 12%, and the draw 41%.
Will both teams score in Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
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We rate both teams to score at 62%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg kick off?
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Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg kicks off at 19:45 UTC on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at BayArena, Leverkusen.
