Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Nurnberg

Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Nurnberg: match overview

The match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Nurnberg will take place on October 28, 2026 in the DFB Pokal. Both teams approach this round fully aware of how much each result is worth in the DFB Pokal standings. A standard-calendar fixture, but its significance for the coaches' plans is hard to overstate. Below you will find the latest team form, recent head-to-head results, and the VARiM model's prediction based on a Poisson goal distribution. These figures refresh automatically after every matchday and help the reader weigh both sides without the usual statistical noise.

Across their most recent five matches, Bayer Leverkusen hold a 4W-0D-1L record. Bayer Leverkusen lost to 1899 Hoffenheim 3-0, beat OFI Crete 0-2, beat SC Freiburg 2-1. Their opponents FC Nurnberg arrive with a five-match form line of 2W-2D-1L. FC Nurnberg lost to FC Kaiserslautern 0-1, drew with Energie Cottbus 1-1, drew with VfL Wolfsburg 4-4. These results feed the model's attack and defence lambda values for matchday.

The VARiM model prediction for Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Nurnberg is shown in the prediction panel when a model assessment is available. Tap any tab above for a full breakdown: Events, Lineups, Head-to-Head, and live odds from licensed bookmakers.