Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Nürnberg: match facts, form and head-to-head – 28 October 2026, DFB-Pokal

Bayer Leverkusen host 1. FC Nürnberg at the BayArena in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the top of the table. Leverkusen sit fourth with 13 points from six games, having scored 16 and conceded nine, while Nürnberg sit two places higher in second place on 18 points, unbeaten with 21 goals for and 11 against. The hosts will be looking to bounce back after a solitary loss, whereas the visitors will aim to maintain their perfect record and close the gap on the league leaders. Both sides enter the encounter with strong attacking credentials, setting the stage for a potentially high‑scoring showdown.