1. FC Nurnberg vs FC Schalke 04, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Nurnberg vs FC Schalke 04 — 2. Bundesliga at Max-Morlock-Stadion.
- 1. FC Nurnberg 34 games · 46 pts (2025/26)
- FC Schalke 04 34 games · 70 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Wolfgang Haslberger
13 games this season
🟨 0.8/game
⚽ 5.8 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Nurnberg | 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 |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Nurnberg | FC Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #1 |
| 46 | Points | 70 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 10 / 12 | W / D / L | 21 / 7 / 6 |
| 47 | Scored | 50 |
| 45 | Conceded | 31 |
| +2 | GD | +19 |
| 1.35 | PPG | 2.06 |
| 35% | Win % | 62% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Nurnberg this season
1. FC Nurnberg this season
41%
Clean Sheets
FC Schalke 04 this season
FC Schalke 04 this season
1. FC Nurnberg are 8th (46 pts). FC Schalke 04 are 1st (70 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
FC Schalke 04
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Max-Morlock-Stadion. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 4' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Henning Matriciani.
- 9' 1. FC Nurnberg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 14' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Bryan Lasme suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Lukas Schleimer catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 15.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Danny Latza, as he is very good at scoring at Max-Morlock-Stadion with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tomas Kalas made 387 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' A quiet spell here at Max-Morlock-Stadion. FC Schalke 04 seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 35' Dominick Drexler doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Nurnberg and FC Schalke 04 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' Mats Moller Daehli has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lukas Schleimer on 46 minute.
- 47' A goal from the Germany international Florian Flick! He fires home on 47 to make it 1-1!
- 52' Thomas Ouwejan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 57' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Cristian Fiel will be considering his options from the bench.
- 58' The whistle greets Florian Flick as he departs to be replaced by Taylan Duman.
- 63' Fresh legs for FC Schalke 04! Keke Topp comes on to replace Kenan Karaman.
- 64' Danny Latza gets the nod from FC Schalke 04. He replaces Dominick Drexler and will look to change the dynamic.
- 69' Derry Murkin was booked on 69.
- 74' Jannes-Kilian Horn was booked on 74.
- 75' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Nathaniel Brown.
- 79' The referee has no hesitation. Cristian Fiel is booked for 1. FC Nurnberg — card on 79.
- 84' 1. FC Nurnberg currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 86' Sebastian Polter gets the nod from FC Schalke 04. He replaces Bryan Lasme and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' GOAL! Danny Latza fires home to make it 1-2!
- 90' 1. FC Nurnberg receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Daichi Hayashi. He replaces Jan Gyamerah on 90 minute.
- Another three points for FC Schalke 04.
Lineups
1. FC Nurnberg 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 |
| Amine Harit | 1 |
| Dominick Drexler | 1 |
| Bastian Oczipka | 1 |
| Florian Flick | 1 |
| Guido Burgstaller | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Nurnberg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.41
1. FC Nurnberg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Nurnberg or FC Schalke 04 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Schalke 04 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
1. FC Nurnberg or Draw
62%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
65%
1. FC Nurnberg or FC Schalke 04
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Schalke 04 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 1
7.1%
0 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6.2%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.6%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Nurnberg
| Handicap | 1. FC Nurnberg covers | Push | FC Schalke 04 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Nurnberg keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

