Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Nürnberg Predictions, Picks & Odds – 28/10/2026

DFB Pokal · 2nd Round

28 Oct 2026 BayArena Louis Hecq

Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Nürnberg – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Bonus info
Betfred	1.14	7.00	12.00	View odds
Virgin Bet	1.11	7.50	11.50	View Odds
LiveScore Bet	1.11	7.50	11.50	View Odds
Grosvenor	1.14	7.50	11.50	View Odds
betmgm.se	1.16	8.00	12.50	View odds

Our prediction

1: Bayer 04 Leverkusen to win

1.14 on Betfred

· Confidence High

Odds recorded on 26 Oct 2026 at 21:18 · Odds are subject to change

Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Nürnberg Preview

Bayer Leverkusen arrive at this second-round DFB Pokal tie in formidable shape, having won five consecutive Bundesliga matches to sit fourth in the table. Their first-round demolition of Wehen Wiesbaden, a commanding 4-0 victory, underlined the depth and attacking quality at Xabi Alonso's disposal. Defensively they have been solid if not impervious, conceding at a rate of roughly 1.6 goals per league match, but the BayArena remains a fortress few sides relish visiting.

Nürnberg, competing in the 2. Bundesliga under Miroslav Klose, scraped through the opening round on penalties after a 1-1 draw with Viktoria Cologne. That narrow escape hints at a side still searching for consistency, and their league form offers little encouragement, with just a single draw recorded from the limited data available. Klose will demand a spirited cup performance, yet the gulf in quality between these two squads is considerable and difficult to disguise.

Recommended Bets

	Betfred	Virgin Bet	LiveScore Bet
Bayer 04 Leverkusen to win	1.14	1.11	1.11
Under 2.5	·	4.10	4.10
BTTS Yes	1.67	1.61	1.61

Odds recorded on 26 Oct 2026 at 21:18 · Odds are subject to change

Leverkusen's five straight Bundesliga victories tell the story of a side firing on all cylinders, and their 4-0 demolition of Wehen Wiesbaden in the first round underlines their ruthlessness in cup football. Nürnberg, by contrast, needed penalties to scrape past Viktoria Cologne after a 1-1 draw. The gulf in quality is stark, and the home win at 1.14 reflects that disparity accurately.

Miroslav Klose's second-tier outfit will travel to the BayArena with little to lose, yet the hosts' defensive solidity and attacking depth should prove too much. Leverkusen conceded just 1.6 goals per match across their recent Bundesliga run, a platform that allows their forward line to operate with freedom. Backing over 2.5 goals at 1.20 looks sensible given the hosts' potency.

The home win remains the cornerstone selection here. Leverkusen's pedigree as 2023/24 DFB Pokal winners adds further weight; they know how to navigate knockout ties at the BayArena. With Nürnberg's sole recent result a draw, the visitors lack the momentum to spring a genuine surprise on this stage.

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