Sunday , 23 August 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 Koln — 2. Bundesliga at Max-Morlock-Stadion.

Match Details

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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 1. FC Nurnberg 2 6
2 Hertha BSC 2 6
3 Karlsruher SC 2 4
4 VfL Wolfsburg 2 4
5 Eintracht Braunschweig 2 3
6 Arminia Bielefeld 2 3
7 VfL Bochum 1848 2 3
8 FC Energie Cottbus 2 3
9 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2 3
10 1. FC Magdeburg 2 3
11 SG Dynamo Dresden 2 3
12 Holstein Kiel 2 2
13 FC St. Pauli 1910 2 2
14 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2 2
15 SV Darmstadt 98 2 1
16 SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 2 1
17 Hannover 96 2 0
18 VfL Osnabruck 2 0

Head-to-Head

1
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 Dusseldorf 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 Münster 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
50% Clean Sheets
1. FC Nurnberg this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

1. FC Nurnberg
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

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 Köln.
  • 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 10' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Nurnberg that had 297 games and scored 191 goals.
  • 20' Tim Janisch has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' 1. FC Nurnberg are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Köln backline.
  • 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
  • 40' Gian-Luca Waldschmidt has been relatively quiet despite scoring 52 goals in his last 493 appearances.
  • 42' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Fabio Gruber on 42 minutes.
  • 46' Janis Antiste puts 1. FC Nurnberg on the lead.
  • 46' The whistle greets Mahir Emreli as he departs to be replaced by Tino Kusanovic.
  • 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Nurnberg and 1. FC Köln are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 61' Mark Uth needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 62' Tim Drexler picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 62' 1. FC Koln ring the changes. Jusuf Gazibegovic has done his job and it is now time for Linton Maina to step up.
  • 66' The referee has no hesitation. Rafael Lubach is booked for 1. FC Nurnberg — card on 66.
  • 67' A stunning finish from Florian Kainz — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 72' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 75' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 75 minute. Dominique Heintz leaves to be changed by Joel Schmied.
  • 77' Another change for 1. FC Nurnberg made on 77 minute. Berkay Yilmaz leaves to be changed by Oliver Rose-Villadsen.
  • 82' 1. FC Nurnberg started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 82.
  • 85' Enrico Valentini is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tim Janisch at the 85 minute mark.
  • 87' 1. FC Koln player sees a card in front of him.
  • 90' Florian Kainz doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Enrico Valentini on 90 minutes.
  • 90' A change in the 1. FC Nurnberg ranks — Robin Knoche exits the field as Eric Porstner enters on 90.
  • 1. FC Köln 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 Koln 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 Dusseldorf 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 Koln 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 Münster L 2025-04-11 SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 1–1 1. FC Köln D 2025-04-05 1. FC Köln 0–1 Hertha BSC W

Predictions

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

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Nurnberg34% Draw28% 1. FC Koln38%
Actual: 1. FC Koln 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 Koln
66%
1. FC Nurnberg or 1. FC Koln
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Nurnberg26% Draw46% 1. FC Koln28%
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 Koln 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 Koln keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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