Bayer Leverkusen vs. Elversberg: Preview, Team News, and Predicted Lineups
Preview
Bayer Leverkusen and Elversberg will face off in the DFB-Pokal second round on Tuesday, October 18, at the BayArena. Leverkusen, a Bundesliga side, will be looking to avoid a cup upset against Elversberg, who currently play in the third tier of German football.
Leverkusen have made a disappointing start to the Bundesliga season, winning just two of their first eight games. They will be hoping to use the DFB-Pokal as a springboard to turn their season around.
Elversberg, meanwhile, have been in impressive form in the 3. Liga this season, winning six of their first nine games. They will be confident of causing an upset against Leverkusen, especially since they have already knocked out a Bundesliga side, Hertha Berlin, in the first round of the DFB-Pokal.
Team News
Leverkusen will be without several key players for the match against Elversberg. Florian Wirtz, Karim Bellarabi, and Patrik Schick are all out injured.
Elversberg have no major injury concerns ahead of the match.
