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DFB-Pokal · round of 32 · 28 October 2026 · 19:45

Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg: tip, odds and prediction – 28 October 2026, DFB-Pokal

1Bayer Leverkusen1.28
XDraw6.39
21. FC Nürnberg9.00

Best available odds · Updated 28/10/26, 18:00

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Played: final score 5–2. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.

Bayer Leverkusen meet 1. FC Nürnberg on 28 October 2026 · 19:45 at BayArena (Leverkusen), refereed by F. Zwayer. Bayer Leverkusen (74%) are the favourites here. Our tip, result probabilities, missing players and analysis follow.

Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg: tip and prediction
Result
Bayer Leverkusen to win
1.28
Goals
Both teams to score
1.55
Combo
Bayer Leverkusen plus over 2.5 goals
1.71
59% · combo fair price
74%chance of the result
60%chance for the goals tip
2–1likely score
≈ 4 goalstotal in the match
Safer option: Bayer Leverkusen or draw (1X) – 89% probability, top odds 1.06. As the result has short odds, we recommend adding a goals tip.

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Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg: match preview and analysis

How we arrived at this tip

  1. Attack and defence. Bayer Leverkusen have scored 4.0 and conceded 0.0 goals per game on average in this competition; 1. FC Nürnberg average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded.
  2. Form in the competition. Bayer Leverkusen: 1W 0D 0L, goals 4–0; 1. FC Nürnberg: 0W 1D 0L, goals 1–1.
  3. Head to head. In their 11 meetings so far, Bayer Leverkusen have 7 wins, 1. FC Nürnberg have 2 wins and 2 draws have been recorded; the goals stand at 22–9.

What to expect

Bayer Leverkusen should have the edge here, in our view. Our projected score is 3–1, about 4 goals combined, and 2–1 (8.9%) is the single most probable outcome. We think this will be an open match with plenty of goals.

At 1.28, the odds on the result are low, so take a look at the goals markets: Both teams to score (odds 1.55), and our probability for it is 60%. We estimate both teams scoring at 60% and over 2.5 goals at 73%.

Prediction: key points

  1. Meetings: 11; Bayer Leverkusen 7 wins, 2 draws, 1. FC Nürnberg 2 wins.
  2. Meetings between these sides have averaged 2.8 goals.
  3. Goals scored and conceded in this competition: Bayer Leverkusen 4–0, 1. FC Nürnberg 1–1.
  4. We are expecting about 4 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 73%.
  5. Absent: Bayer Leverkusen 0, 1. FC Nürnberg 0.

Alternative tip: Both sides to score: yes

Alternative pick: Both sides to score: yes (probability 60%, best available odds 1.55). Our projection of about 4 goals is in line with it.

Absences

Bayer Leverkusen are missing: no absences. 1. FC Nürnberg are without: no absences. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.

Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg: the odds compared

Match result1X2
Best available odds1.286.399.00
Market average1.276.058.78
Lowest odds1.265.758.63
GoalsBestAverageChance
Over 1.5 goals1.071.0688.3%
Over 2.5 goals1.311.2872.8%
Under 2.5 goals3.603.4327.2%
Over 3.5 goals1.831.7553.9%
BTTS – yes1.551.5460.1%
BTTS – no2.382.3239.9%

Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 28/10/26, 18:00. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 6.5%.

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Match at a glance

  • Likely result: Bayer Leverkusen 2–1 1. FC Nürnberg, roughly 4 goals in total.
  • Form in the competition: Bayer Leverkusen 1W 0D 0L (4:0), 1. FC Nürnberg 0W 1D 0L (1:1).
  • H2H: 11 matches: Bayer Leverkusen 7W 2D 2L, goals 22–9.
  • Absences: Bayer Leverkusen 0, 1. FC Nürnberg 0.

Who will win Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg?

Bayer Leverkusen74%
Draw16%
1. FC Nürnberg11%

We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.

Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg: more markets and betting tips

Bayer Leverkusen or draw (1X)89.3% · fair odds 1.12 · best 1.06
Likely
Over 1.5 goals88.3% · fair odds 1.13 · best 1.07
Likely
Bayer Leverkusen to win73.7% · fair odds 1.36 · best 1.28
Likely
Over 2.5 goals72.8% · fair odds 1.37 · best 1.31
Likely
Both sides to score: yes60.1% · fair odds 1.66 · best 1.55
Likely
Over 3.5 goals53.9% · fair odds 1.85 · best 1.83
Possible
Under 3.5 goals46.1% · fair odds 2.17 · best 2.10
Outsider
Both sides to score: no39.9% · fair odds 2.51 · best 2.38
Outsider
Under 2.5 goals27.2% · fair odds 3.68 · best 3.60
Outsider
Draw15.6% · fair odds 6.43 · best 6.39
Outsider
1. FC Nürnberg to win10.7% · fair odds 9.34 · best 9.00
Outsider

Fair odds = 1 / probability. If the top available odds are bigger than the fair odds, there is value in the price. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider less than 50%.

Corners and cards

Cornersline 9.5 corners
Over 1.71 · Under 2.02
probability of over 54.2%

Most likely correct scores

2 : 18.9%
2 : 08.9%
3 : 18.2%
3 : 08.2%
1 : 16.5%
1 : 06.5%

Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg: who is missing

Bayer Leverkusen

  • No reported absences

1. FC Nürnberg

  • No reported absences

This list may be updated before kick-off.

Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg: team stats compared

Bayer Leverkusen1. FC Nürnberg
75%Form25%
80%Attack20%
100%Defence0%
93%Head to head7%
86%Goals14%
83.5%Overall16.5%

These values rely on just this season's games, a sample that is still small.

Form in the competition

Bayer LeverkusenW
1. FC NürnbergD

Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg: head to head

All matches
7Bayer Leverkusen
2Draws
21. FC Nürnberg
28/10/26 · Bayer Leverkusen 5–2 1. FC Nürnberg
20/4/19 · Bayer Leverkusen 2–0 FC Nurnberg
3/12/18 · FC Nurnberg 1–1 Bayer Leverkusen
20/4/14 · FC Nurnberg 1–4 Bayer Leverkusen
30/11/13 · Bayer Leverkusen 3–0 FC Nurnberg
4/5/13 · FC Nurnberg 0–2 Bayer Leverkusen

Returns calculator

Potential return0 €
Net profit0 €
Implied probability0%
Market margin6.5%

Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg: questions and answers

What is the best tip for Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg?

Our result tip is Bayer Leverkusen to win (odds 1.28), and our goals tip is Both teams to score (odds 1.55). The safer pick is Bayer Leverkusen or draw (1X).

Who will win Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg?

Our probabilities: Bayer Leverkusen to win 74%, a draw 16%, 1. FC Nürnberg to win 11%.

What time and where is kick-off?

28 October 2026, kick-off at 19:45, at BayArena, Leverkusen. Referee: F. Zwayer.

Who will be missing?

Bayer Leverkusen: no absences. 1. FC Nürnberg: no absences. This list may be updated before kick-off.

Will there be three or more goals?

Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 73% (odds 1.31); under 2.5 goals is at 27% (odds 3.60).

Will both teams score?

We think both teams will score with a 60% probability (odds 1.55).

What is the likeliest correct score?

Our likeliest score is 2–1 (8.9%); after that come 2–0 (8.9%) and 3–1 (8.2%).

How do you work out your predictions?

Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.

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