Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Nürnberg — match summary
Germany · DFB Pokal · kick-off 29 Oct 2026 02:45
Full time · score 5-2
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Bayer 04 Leverkusen 47 · Nürnberg 36
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Bayer 04 Leverkusen 63 · Nürnberg 43
Shots on target 10-3 · corners 12-3 · possession 59-41
NextGOAL tip: Bayer 04 Leverkusen -2.25 · 2 stars
This DFB Pokal cup tie brings to mind the history of Bayer 04 Leverkusen always closing out games on top against Nürnberg. The last time they met, Bayer 04 Leverkusen won 2-0, but this time it is a single-elimination cup game, and what used to be an advantage may not be the same. Bayer 04 Leverkusen have just lost 0-3 in the league, but before that they were on a four-match winning run including European games. Nürnberg, meanwhile, lost 0-1 in their latest league match and have not won in three straight games. Their defense is still leaky judging by recent scorelines. If Bayer 04 Leverkusen start with pressure and take the lead, the game could flow one way because Nürnberg do not defend solidly. But if the other side holds out until mid-game, the pressure will shift back to the hosts, who will need to push for more than one goal.