Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Bayer Leverkusen host 1. FC Nürnberg at BayArena on Wednesday 28 October 2026, kick-off 19:45 UTC, in the DFB-Pokal (round 2). Prediction markets make Leverkusen the favourite at 83%, with the draw at 11% (Polymarket). Leverkusen have had 6 days of rest since playing OFI Crete (Europa League); 1. FC Nürnberg have had 12 after facing Cottbus and travel about 344 km. Leverkusen are without 6 players (Martin Terrier, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Christian Kofane and others); 1. FC Nürnberg are missing 4 (Mohamed Alì Zoma, Finn Becker, Kristian Mandic and others).