Tuesday , 21 July 2026

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

2. Bundesliga · 2024-25
1. FC Nurnberg
1 – 2
Full Time
1. FC Köln
Fri 9 May 2025 · 16:30 UTC Max-Morlock-Stadion 50,000 HT 45' · FT 45'
Janis Antiste 46' 1–0
1–1 67' Florian Kainz
1–2 90' Florian Kainz
Fabio Gruber 42' Y
Tim Drexler 62' Y
Rafael Lubach 66' Y
Y 87' Denis Huseinbasic
Enrico Valentini 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Nurnberg vs 1. FC Köln — 2. Bundesliga at Max-Morlock-Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Hartmann
  • Assistant 1 Christian Leicher
  • Assistant 2 Thomas Stein

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 Düsseldorf 34 37
18 SC Preussen Munster 34 30

Head-to-Head

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1
2
1. FC Nurnberg 4 games · Avg 3.8 goals 1. FC Köln
Last 5 meetings
2025-05-09 1. FC Nurnberg 1–2 1. FC Köln 2024-12-15 1. FC Köln 3–1 1. FC Nurnberg 2016-04-23 1. FC Köln 2–2 1. FC Nurnberg 2015-11-28 1. FC Nurnberg 4–0 1. FC Köln

Recent Form

1. FC Nurnberg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 May 1. FC Köln H 1–2 L
04 May SV 07 Elversberg H 1–3 L
26 Apr TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf A 3–3 D
19 Apr SC Paderborn 07 H 2–3 L
12 Apr 1. FC Kaiserslautern A 2–1 W
05 Apr Hamburger SV H 0–3 L
1. FC Köln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 May 1. FC Nurnberg A 2–1 W
03 May SSV Jahn Regensburg H 1–1 D
27 Apr Hannover 96 A 0–1 L
20 Apr SC Preussen Munster H 3–1 W
11 Apr SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 A 1–1 D
05 Apr Hertha BSC H 0–1 L

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Max-Morlock-Stadion. Ninety minutes of football awaits between 1. FC Nurnberg and 1. FC Koln.
  • 5' Berkay Yilmaz needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 10' 1. FC Nurnberg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 20' 1. FC Nurnberg started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Nurnberg is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
  • 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Nurnberg and 1. FC Koln are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 40' Azerbaijan international Mahir Emreli has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 42' The referee calls foul for Fabio Gruber. He receives a card.
  • 46' GOAL! Janis Antiste fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 46' Another substitution for 1. FC Nurnberg to replace Mahir Emreli by Tino Kusanovic on 46 minute.
  • 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 56' The 34-year-old Mark Uth has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 61' 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.
  • 62' The referee shows 1. FC Nurnberg player a card on 62.
  • 62' Fresh legs for 1. FC Koln! Linton Maina comes on to replace Jusuf Gazibegovic.
  • 66' Controversy at the stadium! Rafael Lubach argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 67' What a moment for Florian Kainz! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 72' Rafael Lubach is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FC Nurnberg so far.
  • 75' Joel Schmied gets the nod from 1. FC Koln. He replaces Dominique Heintz and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 77' Berkay Yilmaz makes way for Oliver Rose-Villadsen at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Nurnberg.
  • 82' The energy levels are beginning to show. Friedhelm Funkel might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 85' A tactical swap from 1. FC Nurnberg — Enrico Valentini on, Tim Janisch off on 85 minutes.
  • 87' Denis Huseinbasic was booked on 87.
  • 90' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Florian Kainz makes it 1-2.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Enrico Valentini on 90 minutes.
  • 90' Eric Porstner has so much to prove this time. He replaces Robin Knoche on 90 minute.
  • 1. FC Koln celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

1. FC Nurnberg Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Miroslav Klose

1. FC Köln Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Friedhelm Funkel

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2025-05-09 1. FC Nurnberg 1–2 1. FC Köln 2024-12-15 1. FC Köln 3–1 1. FC Nurnberg 2016-04-23 1. FC Köln 2–2 1. FC Nurnberg 2015-11-28 1. FC Nurnberg 4–0 1. FC Köln

1. FC Nurnberg Form

2025-05-09 1. FC Nurnberg 1–2 1. FC Köln L 2025-05-04 1. FC Nurnberg 1–3 SV 07 Elversberg L 2025-04-26 TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf 3–3 1. FC Nurnberg D 2025-04-19 1. FC Nurnberg 2–3 SC Paderborn 07 L 2025-04-12 1. FC Kaiserslautern 1–2 1. FC Nurnberg W 2025-04-05 1. FC Nurnberg 0–3 Hamburger SV L

1. FC Köln Form

2025-05-09 1. FC Nurnberg 1–2 1. FC Köln W 2025-05-03 1. FC Köln 1–1 SSV Jahn Regensburg D 2025-04-27 Hannover 96 1–0 1. FC Köln L 2025-04-20 1. FC Köln 3–1 SC Preussen Munster W 2025-04-11 SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 1–1 1. FC Köln D 2025-04-05 1. FC Köln 0–1 Hertha BSC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.38 1. FC Nurnberg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48 1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Nurnberg or 1. FC Köln 72% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Nurnberg34% Draw28% 1. FC Köln38%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

1. FC Nurnberg or Draw
62%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
66%
1. FC Nurnberg or 1. FC Köln
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Nurnberg26% Draw46% 1. FC Köln28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 0
7.6%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Nurnberg

Handicap 1. FC Nurnberg covers Push 1. FC Köln covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 18% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 19% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Nurnberg keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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