Bayer Leverkusen vs Elversberg: How to Watch, Lineups, and Predictions
Preview
Bayer Leverkusen will host Elversberg in the DFB-Pokal second round on Tuesday, October 18th. Leverkusen is the heavy favorite in this matchup, but Elversberg has already shown that they are a team to be reckoned with this season.
Leverkusen is coming off a 1-0 win over Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga. It was a much-needed win for Leverkusen, who had lost their previous two matches. Elversberg, on the other hand, is coming off a 2-1 win over Nurnberg in the 2. Bundesliga. It was Elversberg's third win in their last four matches.
How to Watch
The match will be broadcast live on ESPN+ in the United States. It will also be available to stream on fuboTV and Sling TV.
Lineups
**Bayer Leverkusen:**- GK: Lukas Hradecky
- DF: Piero Hincapie
- DF: Edmond Tapsoba
- DF: Jonathan Tah
- MF: Jeremie Frimpong
- MF: Exequiel Palacios
- MF: Robert Andrich
- MF: Moussa Diaby
- FW: Florian Wirtz
- FW: Sardar Azmoun
- FW: Callum Hudson-Odoi
- GK: Nicolas Kristof
- DF: Kevin Conrad
- DF: Robin Fellhauer
- DF: Luca Menz
- MF: Kevin Koffi
- MF: Jannik Rochelt
- MF: Dominik Kinscher
- MF: Sinan Tekerci
- FW: Semih Sahin
- FW: Luca Schnellbacher
- FW: Nick Woltemade
Predictions
Leverkusen is the clear favorite in this matchup. They are a Bundesliga team, while Elversberg is a 2. Bundesliga team. However, Elversberg has already shown that they can compete with top-flight teams this season.
Elversberg defeated Augsburg in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. Augsburg is a Bundesliga team, and they were favored to win that match. Elversberg also played well against Nurnberg in the 2. Bundesliga. Nurnberg is a top team in the 2. Bundesliga, and Elversberg was able to beat them 2-1.
Leverkusen will need to be careful not to underestimate Elversberg. Elversberg is a good team, and they are capable of causing an upset. However, Leverkusen should be able to win this match if they play to their potential.
