Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg prediction

AI match recap

Leverkusen enter the cup tie with stronger momentum and the advantage of playing at BayArena. Nürnberg have shown they can score, but their recent matches have also exposed a defence that can be pulled apart when transitions become frequent. The major pre-match complication is availability: both squads are carrying a substantial reported injury list, so the final XIs matter more than usual. Expect Leverkusen to press for territorial control, with Nürnberg needing defensive discipline and set-pieces to keep the tie alive.

Head-to-head analysis

Leverkusen hold a pronounced historical edge in this fixture and were unbeaten in the six most recent listed meetings. The latest encounter dates back several years, however, so it is context rather than a strong current predictor.

Injuries and absences

The reported Leverkusen list removes several attacking and wide-depth options, notably Martin Terrier and Eliesse Ben Seghir, which could reduce rotation flexibility. Nürnberg’s listed absences include defender Mikayil Faye and midfield option Finn Becker, potentially weakening both defensive cover and their ability to compete for central second balls.

Form (last 5)

Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg stats

Last meetings

• 2019-04-20Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 FC Nurnberg
• 2018-12-03FC Nurnberg 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen
• 2014-04-20FC Nurnberg 1-4 Bayer Leverkusen
• 2013-11-30Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 FC Nurnberg
• 2013-05-04FC Nurnberg 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen
• 2012-12-01Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 FC Nurnberg

Other DFB-Pokal matches

• VfL Bochum – FSV Mainz 05
• SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach – FC Augsburg
• Hamburger SV – Eintracht Frankfurt
• Rot-Weiß Essen – RB Leipzig
• Borussia Mönchengladbach – Karlsruher SC
• Borussia Dortmund – Werder Bremen
• SV Elversberg – SV Darmstadt 98
• 1. FC Köln – Union Berlin