1. FC Kaiserslautern vs 1. FC Nurnberg, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Kaiserslautern vs 1. FC Nurnberg — 2. Bundesliga at Fritz-Walter-Stadion.
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 34 games · 52 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Nurnberg 34 games · 46 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Aarne Aarnink
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Schalke 04 | 34 | 70 |
| 2 | SV 07 Elversberg | 34 | 62 |
| 3 | SC Paderborn 07 | 34 | 62 |
| 4 | Hannover 96 | 34 | 60 |
| 5 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 34 | 52 |
| 6 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 34 | 52 |
| 7 | Hertha BSC | 34 | 51 |
| 8 | 1. FC Nurnberg | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | 44 |
| 10 | Karlsruher SC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 34 | 41 |
| 12 | Holstein Kiel | 34 | 41 |
| 13 | Arminia Bielefeld | 34 | 39 |
| 14 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 34 | 39 |
| 15 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 34 | 37 |
| 16 | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | 34 | 37 |
| 17 | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | SC Preussen Munster | 34 | 30 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | 1. FC Nurnberg | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | SV 07 Elversberg | H | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Aug | FC Rot-Weiss Koblenz | A | 5–0 | W |
| 05 Aug | FC Schalke 04 | A | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Jul | FC St. Pauli 1910 | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | A | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Aug | SV Wehen Wiesbaden | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Aug | VfL Osnabruck | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Aug | FC Oberneuland | A | 9–1 | W |
| 06 Aug | Hannover 96 | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Jul | FC Hansa Rostock | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 1. FC Nurnberg | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #8 |
| 52 | Points | 46 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 16 / 4 / 14 | W / D / L | 12 / 10 / 12 |
| 52 | Scored | 47 |
| 47 | Conceded | 45 |
| +5 | GD | +2 |
| 1.53 | PPG | 1.35 |
| 47% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
15%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Nurnberg this season
1. FC Nurnberg this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern are 6th (52 pts). 1. FC Nurnberg are 8th (46 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Nurnberg
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Fritz-Walter-Stadion. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Germany international Taylan Duman has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' It’s high time Cristian Fiel made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joseph Hungbo suffering a number of foals already.
- 19' GOAL! Richmond Tachie scores on 19.
- 24' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 26' Against the run of play, Tymoteusz Puchacz has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 30' Assisted by Tymoteusz Puchacz with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ragnar Ache makes no mistake. 3-0!
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 37' What composure from Lukas Schleimer! The Germany international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 42' It looks surprising 1. FC Nurnberg does not make any changes. Jan Elvedi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 46' A tactical swap from 1. FC Kaiserslautern — Aaron Opoku on, Tobias Raschl off on 46 minutes.
- 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Nurnberg needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 52' The referee shows 1. FC Nurnberg player a card on 52.
- 56' Joseph Hungbo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Benjamin Goller on 56 minute.
- 59' The whistle greets Julian Niehues as he departs to be replaced by Afeez Aremu.
- 61' Can Uzun has so much to prove this time. He replaces Taylan Duman on 61 minute.
- 66' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 68' Fresh legs for 1. FC Nurnberg! Tim Handwerker comes on to replace Lukas Schleimer.
- 70' Another change for 1. FC Kaiserslautern made on 70 minute. Ragnar Ache leaves to be changed by Terrence Boyd.
- 75' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 80' Benjamin Goller is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Nurnberg tonight.
- 81' Daniel Hanslik is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marlon Ritter at the 81 minute mark.
- 86' The 29-year-old Daichi Hayashi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 88' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Christian Mathenia on 88 minutes.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Jean Zimmer. He receives a card.
- Another three points for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
Lineups
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 5
- 8
-
7
Marlon Ritter ↓ Daniel Hanslik 81'
-
9
Ragnar Ache ↓ Terrence Boyd 70'
-
20
Tobias Raschl ↓ Aaron Opoku 46'
- 29
- 15
- 33
- 2
-
16
Julian Niehues ↓ Afeez Aremu 59'
Bench
- 1
-
11
Kenny Prince Redondo ↑ 59'
-
13
Terrence Boyd ↑ 70'
- 21
- 23
-
17
Aaron Opoku ↑ 46'
-
19
Daniel Hanslik ↑ 81'
-
4
Afeez Aremu ↑ 59'
- 14
Coach
Dirk Schuster
1. FC Nurnberg Lineups
Starting XI
- 38
- 28
- 19
- 26
-
8
Taylan Duman ↓ Can Uzun 61'
-
14
Benjamin Goller ↓ Joseph Hungbo 56'
- 9
- 36
- 27
- 41
- 11
Bench
-
29
Tim Handwerker ↑ 68'
- 5
- 22
- 4
-
33
Christoph Daferner ↑ 56'
- 1
-
23
Joseph Hungbo ↑ 56'
- 17
-
42
Can Uzun ↑ 61'
Coach
Cristian Fiel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Richmond Tachie | 3 |
| Ragnar Ache | 2 |
| Timmy Thiele | 2 |
| Michael Frey | 1 |
| Lukas Jager | 1 |
| Tymoteusz Puchacz | 1 |
| Lukas Schleimer | 1 |
| Can Uzun | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2023-09-02
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–1
1. FC Nurnberg
W
2023-08-25
SC Paderborn 07
1–2
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2023-08-18
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–2
SV 07 Elversberg
W
2023-08-13
FC Rot-Weiss Koblenz
0–5
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2023-08-05
FC Schalke 04
3–0
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
2023-07-29
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1–2
FC St. Pauli 1910
L
1. FC Nurnberg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.05
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68
1. FC Nurnberg xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.73
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
1. FC Kaiserslautern or Draw
71%
Draw or 1. FC Nurnberg
52%
1. FC Kaiserslautern or 1. FC Nurnberg
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 2
6.7%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
5.1%
3 – 2
4.6%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
3.8%
1 – 3
3.7%
0 – 0
3.7%
0 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Kaiserslautern
| Handicap | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers | Push | 1. FC Nurnberg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 14% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 19% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 15% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
1. FC Nurnberg keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.