1. FC Nurnberg vs Karlsruher SC, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Nurnberg vs Karlsruher SC — 2. Bundesliga at Max-Morlock-Stadion.
- 1. FC Nurnberg 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Karlsruher SC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lukas Benen
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | Karlsruher SC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Apr | SC Paderborn 07 | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | FC Schalke 04 | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Holstein Kiel | H | 0–4 | L |
| 30 Mar | Hertha BSC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Mar | FC St. Pauli 1910 | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | 1. FC Nurnberg | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | Hertha BSC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Apr | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | FC St. Pauli 1910 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Mar | FC Schalke 04 | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Mar | 1. FC Magdeburg | H | 7–0 | W |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Nurnberg | Karlsruher SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #3 |
| 6 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 7 | Scored | 2 |
| 2 | Conceded | 1 |
| +5 | GD | +1 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Nurnberg this season
1. FC Nurnberg this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Karlsruher SC this season
Karlsruher SC this season
1. FC Nurnberg are 1st (6 pts). Karlsruher SC are 3rd (4 pts).
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
Karlsruher SC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Max-Morlock-Stadion that hosts another battle between 1. FC Nürnberg and Karlsruher SC.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Karlsruher SC that had 262 games and scored 176 goals.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Karlsruher SC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' 1. FC Nürnberg is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Nürnberg are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' The 29-year-old Daichi Hayashi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 37' Karlsruher SC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Igor Matanovic on 37.
- 42' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' The whistle greets Joseph Hungbo as he departs to be replaced by Benjamin Goller.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' Karlsruher SC have won 176 goals from 262 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 57' The referee calls foul for Ivan Marquez. He receives a card.
- 62' 1. FC Nurnberg player sees a card in front of him.
- 65' Nathaniel Brown gets the nod from 1. FC Nurnberg. He replaces Jannes-Kilian Horn and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' The crowd applauds Nicolai Rapp as he leaves the pitch. Dzenis Burnic steps in for Karlsruher SC.
- 73' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Nürnberg is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 74' The Karlsruher SC manager makes a substitution. Philip Heise departs to be replaced by Daniel Brosinski.
- 79' 1. FC Nürnberg are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Karlsruher SC backline.
- 84' Karlsruher SC make a change. Igor Matanovic trudges off to be replaced by Lars Stindl on 84 minutes.
- 89' Paul Nebel has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Karlsruher SC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
1. FC Nurnberg Lineups
Starting XI
- 38
- 28
- 22
- 6
- 1
- 9
- 36
- 23
- 15
- 42
- 44
Bench
- 3
- 5
- 20
- 26
- 8
- 14
- 27
- 43
- 11
Coach
Cristian Fiel
Karlsruher SC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Nicolai Rapp ↓ Dzenis Burnic 68'
- 8
- 28
-
16
Philip Heise ↓ Daniel Brosinski 74'
- 10
- 21
- 23
- 11
- 26
-
9
Igor Matanovic ↓ Lars Stindl 84'
- 4
Bench
-
15
Dzenis Burnic ↑ 68'
-
18
Daniel Brosinski ↑ 74'
-
13
Lars Stindl ↑ 84'
-
24
Fabian Schleusener ↑ 68'
- 22
- 29
- 30
- 27
Coach
Christian Eichner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Budu Zivzivadze | 5 |
| Fabian Schleusener | 2 |
| Paul Nebel | 1 |
| Igor Matanovic | 1 |
| Florian Pick | 1 |
| Kanji Okunuki | 1 |
| Florian Flick | 1 |
| Stefanos Tzimas | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Nurnberg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.79
1. FC Nurnberg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
Karlsruher SC xG
I would bet for:
Karlsruher SC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Karlsruher SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.88
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
1. FC Nurnberg or Draw
56%
Draw or Karlsruher SC
75%
1. FC Nurnberg or Karlsruher SC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Karlsruher SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.7%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 2
8.6%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 1
5.1%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.1%
2 – 2
2.9%
1 – 3
2.6%
3 – 1
1.4%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Nurnberg
| Handicap | 1. FC Nurnberg covers | Push | Karlsruher SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 17% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 24% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 12% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Nurnberg keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Karlsruher SC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

