1. FC Nürnberg vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
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1. FC Nürnberg vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Bundesliga .
- 1. FC Nürnberg 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen 34 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Felix Zwayer
- Referee Rafael Foltyn
- Referee Guido Kleve
- Referee Alexander Sather
- Referee Bibiana Steinhaus
16 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 10.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Köln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Nov | FC Schalke 04 | A | 2–5 | L |
| 10 Nov | VfB Stuttgart | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | FC Augsburg | A | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Oct | FC Hansa Rostock | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Oct | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | 1. FC Nürnberg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Nov | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Nov | VfB Stuttgart | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | RB Leipzig | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Nov | FC Zurich | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 1–4 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against 1. FC Nurnberg and Bayer 04 Leverkusen has kicked off!
- 5' Bayer 04 Leverkusen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' 1. FC Nurnberg started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' Bayer 04 Leverkusen come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 21' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Yuya Kubo.
- 22' Ondrej Petrak was booked on 22.
- 27' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 29' Goal! Kai Havertz scores his 115 goal in 541 matches.
- 34' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Nurnberg and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 39' A quiet spell here at . 1. FC Nurnberg seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 41' It’s a booking for Bayer 04 Leverkusen player. Dominik Kohr gets a Yellow card.
- 46' Fresh legs for Bayer 04 Leverkusen! Wendell comes on to replace Sven Bender.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Nurnberg and Bayer 04 Leverkusen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Kollner might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 57' Georg Margreitter does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Nurnberg surge ahead!
- 58' The 1. FC Nurnberg manager makes a substitution. Yuya Kubo departs to be replaced by Adam Zrelak.
- 63' Bayer 04 Leverkusen fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 66' The crowd applauds Julian Brandt as he leaves the pitch. Leon Bailey steps in for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
- 71' Germany international Kevin Volland has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 76' The 1. FC Nurnberg manager makes a substitution. Sebastian Kerk departs to be replaced by Federico Palacios Martinez.
- 79' The Bayer 04 Leverkusen bench stirs into life. Dominik Kohr is withdrawn and Lucas Alario gets his opportunity.
- 82' Lukas Muhl was booked on 82.
- 87' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 90' The referee shows Bayer 04 Leverkusen player a Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — 1. FC Nurnberg 1-1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Honours even.
Lineups
1. FC Nürnberg Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 33
- 18
- 9
- 28
- 31
- 14
- 1
- 23
- 10
- 24
Bench
- 29
- 21
- 11
- 4
- 27
- 38
- 30
Coach
Michael Kollner
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Sven Bender ↓ Wendell 46'
-
10
Julian Brandt ↓ Leon Bailey 66'
- 31
- 20
-
21
Dominik Kohr ↓ Lucas Alario 79'
- 38
- 16
- 29
- 8
- 1
- 6
Bench
- 28
-
13
Lucas Alario ↑ 79'
-
9
Leon Bailey ↑ 66'
- 15
- 7
-
18
Wendell ↑ 46'
- 23
Coach
Heiko Herrlich
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Alario | 1 |
| Kai Havertz | 1 |
| Georg Margreitter | 1 |
| Kevin Volland | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Nürnberg Form
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form
2018-12-03
1. FC Nürnberg
1–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
D
2018-11-29
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–1
PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad
D
2018-11-23
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
2–0
VfB Stuttgart
W
2018-11-11
RB Leipzig
3–0
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
L
2018-11-08
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–0
FC Zurich
W
2018-11-03
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1–4
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.32
1. FC Nürnberg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Nürnberg or Bayer 04 Leverkusen 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
1. FC Nürnberg or Draw
68%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
62%
1. FC Nürnberg or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.2%
1 – 0
9.5%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Nürnberg
| Handicap | 1. FC Nürnberg covers | Push | Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Nürnberg keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

