Monday , 17 August 2026

1. FC Kaiserslautern vs 1. FC Nürnberg, DFB-Pokal 2023-24 LAST 16

DFB-Pokal · 2023-24
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2 – 0
Full Time
1. FC Nürnberg
Tue 5 Dec 2023 · 17:00 UTC Fritz-Walter-Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 11' Taylan Duman
Nikola Soldo 18' Y
Jean Zimmer 31' Y
Y 80' Erik Wekesser
Boris Tomiak 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Kaiserslautern vs 1. FC Nurnberg — DFB-Pokal at Fritz-Walter-Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Patrick Ittrich

Head-to-Head

2
4
2
1. FC Kaiserslautern 8 games · Avg 2.5 goals 1. FC Nürnberg
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-05 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2–0 1. FC Nürnberg 2023-09-02 1. FC Kaiserslautern 3–1 1. FC Nürnberg 2019-10-30 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2–2 1. FC Nürnberg

Recent Form

1. FC Kaiserslautern
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec 1. FC Nürnberg H 2–0 W
02 Dec 1. FC Magdeburg A 1–4 L
26 Nov Holstein Kiel H 0–3 L
12 Nov SV Wehen Wiesbaden A 1–2 L
04 Nov SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 H 0–2 L
31 Oct 1. FC Köln H 3–2 W
1. FC Nürnberg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec 1. FC Kaiserslautern A 0–2 L
02 Dec TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf H 0–5 L
26 Nov Karlsruher SC A 1–4 L
11 Nov SC Paderborn 07 A 3–1 W
04 Nov FC Schalke 04 H 1–2 L
01 Nov FC Hansa Rostock H 3–2 W

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Fritz-Walter-Stadion. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Nurnberg backline.
  • 10' 1. FC Nurnberg are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 11' That looks like a foul for a card for Taylan Duman.
  • 16' It looks surprising 1. FC Nurnberg does not make any changes. Erik Wekesser has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 18' That looks like a foul for a card for Nikola Soldo.
  • 23' With 0 assists to his name this season, Almamy Toure is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
  • 28' Germany international Nathaniel Brown has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 31' 1. FC Kaiserslautern player sees a card in front of him.
  • 36' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 41' A quiet spell here at Fritz-Walter-Stadion. 1. FC Nurnberg seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 46' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 54' Another change for 1. FC Nurnberg made on 54 minute. Lukas Schleimer leaves to be changed by Nathaniel Brown.
  • 59' Florian Flick, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 64' 1. FC Kaiserslautern ring the changes. Terrence Boyd has done his job and it is now time for Ragnar Ache to step up.
  • 69' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Kaiserslautern and 1. FC Nurnberg are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 74' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Kaiserslautern and 1. FC Nurnberg are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 75' The Germany Richmond Tachie breaks the deadlock on 75 minutes. 1-0!
  • 78' Magnificent from Ragnar Ache! That is 44 goals in 230 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 79' Erik Wekesser is replacing Tim Handwerker for the 1. FC Nurnberg side.
  • 80' Poor challenge from Erik Wekesser. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 83' Fresh legs for 1. FC Nurnberg! Johannes Geis comes on to replace Kanji Okunuki.
  • 84' 1. FC Kaiserslautern ring the changes. Jean Zimmer has done his job and it is now time for Erik Durm to step up.
  • 87' The whistle greets Marlon Ritter as he departs to be replaced by Kenny Prince Redondo.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Boris Tomiak is booked for 1. FC Kaiserslautern — card on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-0.

Lineups

1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

1. FC Nurnberg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Cristian Fiel

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Richmond Tachie 3
Timmy Thiele 2
Ragnar Ache 2
Tymoteusz Puchacz 1
Lukas Schleimer 1
Can Uzun 1
Marlon Ritter 1
Mahir Emreli 1

Head to Head

2023-12-05 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2–0 1. FC Nürnberg 2023-09-02 1. FC Kaiserslautern 3–1 1. FC Nürnberg 2019-10-30 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2–2 1. FC Nürnberg

1. FC Kaiserslautern Form

2023-12-05 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2–0 1. FC Nürnberg W 2023-12-02 1. FC Magdeburg 4–1 1. FC Kaiserslautern L 2023-11-26 1. FC Kaiserslautern 0–3 Holstein Kiel L 2023-11-12 SV Wehen Wiesbaden 2–1 1. FC Kaiserslautern L 2023-11-04 1. FC Kaiserslautern 0–2 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 L 2023-10-31 1. FC Kaiserslautern 3–2 1. FC Köln W

1. FC Nurnberg Form

2023-12-05 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2–0 1. FC Nürnberg L 2023-12-02 1. FC Nürnberg 0–5 TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf W 2023-11-26 Karlsruher SC 4–1 1. FC Nürnberg L 2023-11-11 SC Paderborn 07 1–3 1. FC Nürnberg W 2023-11-04 1. FC Nürnberg 1–2 FC Schalke 04 W 2023-11-01 1. FC Nürnberg 3–2 FC Hansa Rostock L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.69 1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15 1. FC Nurnberg xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Kaiserslautern50% Draw26% 1. FC Nurnberg24%
Actual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

1. FC Kaiserslautern or Draw
76%
Draw or 1. FC Nurnberg
50%
1. FC Kaiserslautern or 1. FC Nurnberg
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Kaiserslautern35% Draw45% 1. FC Nurnberg20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
9%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Handicap 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers Push 1. FC Nurnberg covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 15% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 22% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 15% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
32% ✗
1. FC Nurnberg keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.