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1. FC Nürnberg vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2018-19
Sat 20 Oct 2018 · 13:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Nürnberg vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Bundesliga .

Match Details

  • Referee Bastian Dankert
  • Referee Felix Zwayer
  • Referee Thorsten Schiffner
  • Referee Stefan Lupp
  • Referee Martin Petersen

Head-to-Head

3
1. FC Nürnberg 3 games · Avg 3.3 goals TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 1–3 L
07 Oct RB Leipzig A 0–6 L
29 Sep TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf H 3–0 W
26 Sep Borussia Dortmund A 0–7 L
22 Sep Hannover 96 H 2–0 W
16 Sep SV Werder Bremen A 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct 1. FC Nürnberg A 3–1 W
07 Oct Eintracht Frankfurt H 1–2 L
02 Oct Manchester City FC H 1–2 L
29 Sep RB Leipzig H 1–2 L
25 Sep Hannover 96 A 3–1 W
22 Sep Borussia Dortmund H 1–1 D

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/4
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Adam Daghim 2 G 2 A
Adam Hlozek 2 G
Ozan Kabak 1 G
Tim Lemperle 1 G
Leon Avdullahu 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at . 1. FC Nürnberg are looking to make home advantage count against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
  • 5' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 18' A goal from the Germany international Hanno Behrens! He fires home on 18 to make it 0-1!
  • 23' Reiss Nelson is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Nürnberg tonight.
  • 28' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 33' Florian Grillitsch was booked on 33.
  • 36' The referee calls foul for Enrico Valentini. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 38' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Virgil Misidjan on 38 minutes.
  • 41' Mikael Ishak makes way for Torless Tim Knoll at the 41 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Nurnberg.
  • 45' Poor challenge from Eduard Lowen. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 46' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Adam Szalai is hanging Florian Grillitsch on the field on 46 minute.
  • 50' Reiss Nelson makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are in front.
  • 55' The travelling TSG 1899 Hoffenheim supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 57' Reiss Nelson with the second goal in the match!
  • 62' 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.
  • 63' Kevin Vogt was booked on 63.
  • 66' The crowd applauds Federico Palacios Martinez as he leaves the pitch. Sebastian Kerk steps in for 1. FC Nurnberg.
  • 67' What composure from Adam Szalai! The Hungary international strokes it home. 0-4.
  • 68' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim make a change. Kassim Nuhu trudges off to be replaced by Kevin Akpoguma on 68 minutes.
  • 69' 1. FC Nurnberg receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 69.
  • 70' It is a substitution in TSG 1899 Hoffenheim team. Reiss Nelson is replaced by Justin Hoogma on 70 minute.
  • 75' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Nürnberg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 80' Justin Hoogma has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 85' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Nürnberg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 86' The crowd applauds Virgil Misidjan as he leaves the pitch. Yuya Kubo steps in for 1. FC Nurnberg.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for 1. FC Nürnberg.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.31 1. FC Nürnberg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.82 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Nürnberg or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 74% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Nürnberg30% Draw26% TSG 1899 Hoffenheim44%
Actual: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

1. FC Nürnberg or Draw
56%
Draw or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
70%
1. FC Nürnberg or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Nürnberg22% Draw43% TSG 1899 Hoffenheim35%
Actual: 1. FC Nürnberg win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
6.6%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
5%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
3.7%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Nürnberg

Handicap 1. FC Nürnberg covers Push TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 15% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 52% — 48%
+1 52% 21% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 15% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Nürnberg keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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