1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Schalke 04, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Schalke 04 — 2. Bundesliga at Max-Morlock-Stadion.
- 1. FC Nürnberg 6 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- FC Schalke 04 34 games · 70 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Wolfgang Haslberger
3 games this season
🟨 5.3/game
⚽ 13.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hertha BSC | 6 | 18 |
| 2 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 6 | 16 |
| 3 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | VfL Wolfsburg | 6 | 11 |
| 5 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 6 | 11 |
| 6 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 6 | 10 |
| 7 | FC Energie Cottbus | 6 | 8 |
| 8 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 6 | 7 |
| 9 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 6 | 7 |
| 10 | Hannover 96 | 6 | 7 |
| 11 | VfL Osnabrück | 6 | 7 |
| 12 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 | 6 | 6 |
| 13 | Arminia Bielefeld | 6 | 5 |
| 14 | Karlsruher SC | 6 | 5 |
| 15 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 6 | 4 |
| 16 | Holstein Kiel | 6 | 4 |
| 17 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 6 | 4 |
| 18 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 6 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | FC Schalke 04 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Nov | FC Hansa Rostock | H | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Oct | Holstein Kiel | A | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Oct | Hertha BSC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Oct | FC St. Pauli 1910 | A | 1–5 | L |
| 01 Oct | 1. FC Magdeburg | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | 1. FC Nürnberg | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Oct | FC St. Pauli 1910 | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Oct | Hannover 96 | H | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Oct | Karlsruher SC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Oct | Hertha BSC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Sep | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Nürnberg this season
1. FC Nürnberg this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Nürnberg
0-15
3/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Nürnberg
| Mohamed Ali Zoma | 6 G | |
| Julian Justvan | 3 G | 1 A |
| Adam Markhiev | 3 G | 1 A |
| Piet Scobel | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Max-Morlock-Stadion!
- 4' That looks like a foul for a card for Henning Matriciani.
- 9' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 14' 1. FC Nurnberg are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Schalke 04 backline.
- 15' Controversy at the stadium! Lukas Schleimer argues furiously but the card stands.
- 20' FC Schalke 04 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Keke Topp, as he is very good at scoring at Max-Morlock-Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 35' What composure from Dominick Drexler! The Germany international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 45' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lukas Schleimer is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Nurnberg.
- 46' Mats Moller Daehli is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lukas Schleimer at the 46 minute mark.
- 47' Florian Flick is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 57' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Christian Mathenia made 299 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 58' The 1. FC Nurnberg manager makes a substitution. Florian Flick departs to be replaced by Taylan Duman.
- 63' The FC Schalke 04 bench stirs into life. Kenan Karaman is withdrawn and Keke Topp gets his opportunity.
- 64' Danny Latza is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dominick Drexler at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' FC Schalke 04 receives a card for a hard tackle on 69.
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jannes-Kilian Horn on 74 minutes.
- 75' It’s gonna be a card for Nathaniel Brown.
- 79' Cristian Fiel was booked on 79.
- 84' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 84 minutes.
- 86' The whistle greets Bryan Lasme as he departs to be replaced by Sebastian Polter.
- 89' Danny Latza has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 89 minutes.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jens Castrop on 90 minutes.
- 90' The whistle greets Jan Gyamerah as he departs to be replaced by Daichi Hayashi.
- It finishes all square. 1. FC Nurnberg and FC Schalke 04 share the spoils 1-2.
Lineups
1. FC Nürnberg Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 38
- 28
- 26
- 14
- 6
- 36
- 17
- 27
- 42
- 11
Bench
- 29
- 10
- 19
- 22
- 8
- 7
- 1
- 9
- 44
Coach
Cristian Fiel
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
-
2
Thomas Ouwejan ↓ Timo Baumgartl 90'
-
11
Bryan Lasme ↓ Sebastian Polter 86'
- 1
-
24
Dominick Drexler ↓ Danny Latza 64'
-
19
Kenan Karaman ↓ Keke Topp 63'
- 35
- 6
- 10
- 41
- 5
Bench
-
8
Danny Latza ↑ 64'
-
25
Timo Baumgartl ↑ 90'
-
40
Sebastian Polter ↑ 86'
- 22
- 28
- 21
-
42
Keke Topp ↑ 63'
- 14
-
17
Yusuf Kabadayi ↑ 46'
Coach
Karel Geraerts
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Steven Skrzybski | 2 |
| Kenan Karaman | 2 |
| Moussa Sylla | 2 |
| Federico Palacios Martinez | 1 |
| Ibrahima Cisse | 1 |
| Adam Zrelak | 1 |
| Lukas Schleimer | 1 |
| Matija Nastasic | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Nürnberg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.56
1. FC Nürnberg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Nürnberg or FC Schalke 04 73% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Schalke 04 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
1. FC Nürnberg or Draw
66%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
61%
1. FC Nürnberg or FC Schalke 04
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Schalke 04 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 0
6.5%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Nürnberg
| Handicap | 1. FC Nürnberg covers | Push | FC Schalke 04 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Nürnberg keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

