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1. FC Nürnberg vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2018-19
Mon 3 Dec 2018 · 19:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Nürnberg vs Bayer 04 LeverkusenBundesliga .

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

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
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

H2H

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

✗ Wrong
1. FC Nürnberg38% Draw29% Bayer 04 Leverkusen33%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
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

✗ Wrong
1. FC Nürnberg27% Draw49% Bayer 04 Leverkusen24%
Actual: 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.