1. FC Nurnberg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Nurnberg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern — 2. Bundesliga at Max-Morlock-Stadion.
- 1. FC Nurnberg 34 games · 46 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern 34 games · 52 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Bacher
13 games this season
🟨 0.8/game
⚽ 4.2 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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 Dusseldorf | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | SC Preussen Munster | 34 | 30 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | SV Wehen Wiesbaden | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | VfL Osnabruck | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Jan | Hannover 96 | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Jan | FC Hansa Rostock | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | Hamburger SV | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | 1. FC Nurnberg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Feb | SC Paderborn 07 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Feb | SV 07 Elversberg | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Jan | Hertha BSC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | FC Schalke 04 | H | 4–1 | W |
| 20 Jan | FC St. Pauli 1910 | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Nurnberg | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #6 |
| 46 | Points | 52 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 10 / 12 | W / D / L | 16 / 4 / 14 |
| 47 | Scored | 52 |
| 45 | Conceded | 47 |
| +2 | GD | +5 |
| 1.35 | PPG | 1.53 |
| 35% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Nurnberg this season
1. FC Nurnberg this season
26%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
1. FC Kaiserslautern this season
1. FC Nurnberg are 8th (46 pts). 1. FC Kaiserslautern are 6th (52 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Nurnberg
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Kaiserslautern
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. 1. FC Nurnberg is hosting 1. FC Kaiserslautern for another epic battle.
- 5' 1. FC Nurnberg currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Kevin Kraus has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Nurnberg that had 295 games and scored 184 goals.
- 25' 1. FC Kaiserslautern are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Kaiserslautern is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 34' Richmond Tachie does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Kaiserslautern surge ahead!
- 38' Can Uzun catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 38.
- 43' 1. FC Kaiserslautern is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Erik Wekesser argues furiously but the card stands.
- 46' Finn Jeltsch is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ahmet Gurleyen at the 46 minute mark.
- 49' The referee has no hesitation. Finn Jeltsch is booked for 1. FC Nurnberg — card on 49.
- 54' A quiet spell here at Max-Morlock-Stadion. 1. FC Nurnberg seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 57' The referee has no hesitation. Filip Kaloc is booked for 1. FC Kaiserslautern — card on 57.
- 61' Jens Castrop makes way for Lukas Schleimer at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Nurnberg.
- 64' What a moment for Can Uzun! That strike on 64 puts his side firmly in control.
- 65' Fresh legs for 1. FC Kaiserslautern! Julian Niehues comes on to replace Filip Kaloc.
- 69' 1. FC Kaiserslautern manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dickson Abiama is hanging Kenny Prince Redondo on the field on 69 minute.
- 74' The energy levels are beginning to show. Cristian Fiel might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 75' The referee shows 1. FC Kaiserslautern player a card on 75.
- 80' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 84' It’s gonna be a card for Jan Gyamerah.
- 84' The whistle greets Richmond Tachie as he departs to be replaced by Philipp Klement.
- 88' The whistle greets Can Uzun as he departs to be replaced by Joseph Hungbo.
- 90' Tymoteusz Puchacz has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- 90' 1. FC Nurnberg ring the changes. Sebastian Andersson has done his job and it is now time for Julian Kania to step up.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
1. FC Nurnberg Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 38
- 28
- 20
- 13
- 6
- 1
- 17
- 27
- 42
- 11
Bench
- 5
- 22
- 26
- 36
- 23
- 43
- 46
- 44
Coach
Cristian Fiel
1. FC Kaiserslautern Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 11
- 5
- 8
-
7
Marlon Ritter ↓ Aaron Opoku 84'
- 9
- 29
- 15
- 33
- 2
-
26
Filip Kaloc ↓ Julian Niehues 65'
Bench
- 6
- 32
- 31
-
10
Philipp Klement ↑ 84'
-
17
Aaron Opoku ↑ 84'
- 20
-
40
Dickson Abiama ↑ 69'
-
16
Julian Niehues ↑ 65'
- 25
Coach
Friedhelm Funkel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Richmond Tachie | 3 |
| Timmy Thiele | 2 |
| Ragnar Ache | 2 |
| Mahir Emreli | 1 |
| Fabio Gruber | 1 |
| Michael Frey | 1 |
| Lukas Jager | 1 |
| Tymoteusz Puchacz | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Nurnberg Form
1. FC Kaiserslautern Form
2024-02-18
1. FC Nurnberg
1–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
D
2024-02-10
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1–2
SC Paderborn 07
L
2024-02-04
SV 07 Elversberg
2–1
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
2024-01-31
Hertha BSC
1–3
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2024-01-26
1. FC Kaiserslautern
4–1
FC Schalke 04
W
2024-01-20
FC St. Pauli 1910
2–0
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.42
1. FC Nurnberg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
1. FC Kaiserslautern xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Nurnberg or 1. FC Kaiserslautern 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
1. FC Nurnberg or Draw
65%
Draw or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
63%
1. FC Nurnberg or 1. FC Kaiserslautern
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Kaiserslautern win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 0
7.4%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Nurnberg
| Handicap | 1. FC Nurnberg covers | Push | 1. FC Kaiserslautern covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Nurnberg keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
1. FC Kaiserslautern keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

