Thursday , 2 July 2026

1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Nurnberg, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

2. Bundesliga · 2024-25
1. FC Koln
3 – 1
Full Time
1. FC Nurnberg
Sun 15 Dec 2024 · 12:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION 50,000 HT 45' · FT 45'
Damion Downs 6' 1–0
Florian Kainz pen 17' 2–0
Denis Huseinbasic 31' 3–0
3–1 59' Jens Castrop
Timo Hubers 33' Y
Dominique Heintz 41' Y
Y 50' Berkay Yilmaz
Jan Thielmann 55' Y
Dejan Ljubicic 85' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Nurnberg — 2. Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Robin Braun
  • Assistant 1 Marc Philip Eckermann (Germany)
  • Assistant 2 Markus Schuller
14 games this season 🟨 0.6/game ⚽ 4.6 goals/game

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

2
1
1
1. FC Koln 4 games · Avg 3.8 goals 1. FC Nurnberg
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-15 1. FC Koln 3–1 1. FC Nurnberg 2016-04-23 1. FC Koln 2–2 1. FC Nurnberg 2015-11-28 1. FC Nurnberg 4–0 1. FC Koln

Recent Form

1. FC Koln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Dec 1. FC Nurnberg H 3–1 W
08 Dec SSV Jahn Regensburg A 1–0 W
04 Dec Hertha BSC H 2–1 W
30 Nov Hannover 96 H 2–2 D
22 Nov SC Preussen Munster A 1–0 W
09 Nov SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 H 1–0 W
1. FC Nurnberg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Dec 1. FC Koln A 1–3 L
06 Dec SV 07 Elversberg A 1–2 L
01 Dec TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf H 2–2 D
22 Nov SC Paderborn 07 A 2–3 L
08 Nov 1. FC Kaiserslautern H 0–0 D
03 Nov Hamburger SV A 1–1 D

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
15% Clean Sheets
1. FC Nurnberg this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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' It’s Showtime! The match between 1. FC Koln and 1. FC Nurnberg is underway.
  • 5' Jens Castrop has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 24 cards already picked up this season.
  • 6' The deadlock is broken! Damion Downs gets on the scoresheet on 6 minutes.
  • 11' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Nurnberg that had 295 games and scored 184 goals.
  • 16' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 17' A goal from the Austria international Florian Kainz! He fires home on 17 to make it 2-0!
  • 22' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Koln side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 27' Germany international Jan Thielmann has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 31' Against the run of play, Denis Huseinbasic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 33' Timo Hubers is having his name booked by the referee on 33.
  • 38' 1. FC Nurnberg fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 41' The referee has no hesitation. Dominique Heintz is booked for 1. FC Koln — card on 41.
  • 46' The 1. FC Nurnberg manager makes a substitution. Mahir Emreli departs to be replaced by Florian Flick.
  • 50' Berkay Yilmaz was booked on 50.
  • 55' Poor challenge from Jan Thielmann. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 58' Jan Thielmann makes way for Marvin Obuz at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Koln.
  • 59' A stunning finish from Jens Castrop — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 64' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Koln is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 69' Julian Justvan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 16 goals in his last 471 appearances.
  • 72' Michal Sevcik gets the nod from 1. FC Nurnberg. He replaces Ondrej Karafiat and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 76' Rafael Lubach has so much to prove this time. He replaces Caspar Jander on 76 minute.
  • 80' Fresh legs for 1. FC Koln! Mark Uth comes on to replace Florian Kainz.
  • 83' Florian Pick gets the nod from 1. FC Nurnberg. He replaces Berkay Yilmaz and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' Steffen Tigges has so much to prove this time. He replaces Damion Downs on 84 minute.
  • 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Dejan Ljubicic.
  • 90' 1. FC Koln is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Koln are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for 1. FC Nurnberg.

Lineups

1. FC Koln Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gerhard Struber

1. FC Nurnberg Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Miroslav Klose

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Florian Kainz 3
Jens Castrop 1
Denis Huseinbasic 1
Damion Downs 1
Janis Antiste 1

Head to Head

2024-12-15 1. FC Koln 3–1 1. FC Nurnberg 2016-04-23 1. FC Koln 2–2 1. FC Nurnberg 2015-11-28 1. FC Nurnberg 4–0 1. FC Koln

1. FC Koln Form

2024-12-15 1. FC Koln 3–1 1. FC Nurnberg W 2024-12-08 SSV Jahn Regensburg 0–1 1. FC Koln W 2024-12-04 1. FC Koln 2–1 Hertha BSC W 2024-11-30 1. FC Koln 2–2 Hannover 96 D 2024-11-22 SC Preussen Munster 0–1 1. FC Koln W 2024-11-09 1. FC Koln 1–0 SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 W

1. FC Nurnberg Form

2024-12-15 1. FC Koln 3–1 1. FC Nurnberg L 2024-12-06 SV 07 Elversberg 2–1 1. FC Nurnberg L 2024-12-01 1. FC Nurnberg 2–2 TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf D 2024-11-22 SC Paderborn 07 3–2 1. FC Nurnberg L 2024-11-08 1. FC Nurnberg 0–0 1. FC Kaiserslautern D 2024-11-03 Hamburger SV 1–1 1. FC Nurnberg D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71 1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36 1. FC Nurnberg xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Koln50% Draw24% 1. FC Nurnberg26%
Actual: 1. FC Koln win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

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

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Koln33% Draw44% 1. FC Nurnberg23%
Actual: 1. FC Koln win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Koln

Handicap 1. FC Koln covers Push 1. FC Nurnberg covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 20% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 16% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Koln keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
1. FC Nurnberg keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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