Bayer Leverkusen 5-2 1. FC Nürnberg: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Leverkusen carry the stronger overall picture into a knockout match at BayArena, but arrive after a compressed domestic and European schedule. Nürnberg have shown they can score in open games, yet their recent defending has been too loose for a visit to a side expected to dominate territory. The decisive question is whether Leverkusen convert their early pressure before the cup tie becomes tense and transition-heavy. Badé’s late fitness status is the clearest team-news detail to monitor.

Head-to-head analysis

Leverkusen are unbeaten in the six listed meetings since 2012, with the most recent BayArena meeting ending in a home clean-sheet win. The sample is dated, so it supports the historical edge rather than a current tactical conclusion.

Injuries and absences

Badé’s head-injury assessment is the most immediate concern: his absence would weaken Leverkusen’s centre-back continuity and set-piece protection. Broader availability listings suggest the hosts may also be short of several attacking rotation options, while Nürnberg have reported absences in defence and midfield.

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