1. FC Nurnberg vs Karlsruher SC, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Nurnberg vs Karlsruher SC — 2. Bundesliga at Max-Morlock-Stadion.
- 1. FC Nurnberg 6 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Karlsruher SC 6 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Soren Storks
- Assistant 1 Thorben Siewer
- Assistant 2 Guido Kleve
4 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 17.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hertha BSC | 6 | 18 |
| 2 | 1. FC Nurnberg | 6 | 16 |
| 3 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | VfL Wolfsburg | 6 | 11 |
| 5 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 6 | 11 |
| 6 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 6 | 10 |
| 7 | FC Energie Cottbus | 6 | 8 |
| 8 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 6 | 7 |
| 9 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 6 | 7 |
| 10 | Hannover 96 | 6 | 7 |
| 11 | VfL Osnabruck | 6 | 7 |
| 12 | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | 6 | 6 |
| 13 | Arminia Bielefeld | 6 | 5 |
| 14 | Karlsruher SC | 6 | 5 |
| 15 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 6 | 4 |
| 16 | Holstein Kiel | 6 | 4 |
| 17 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 6 | 4 |
| 18 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 6 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Karlsruher SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Eintracht Braunschweig | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | 1. FC Koln | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Dec | SV 07 Elversberg | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Nov | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | 1. FC Nurnberg | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Dec | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Dec | SSV Jahn Regensburg | H | 4–2 | W |
| 07 Dec | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | A | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Dec | FC Augsburg | H | 4–5 | L |
| 01 Dec | Hamburger SV | H | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Nurnberg | Karlsruher SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #14 |
| 16 | Points | 5 |
| 6 | Played | 6 |
| 5 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 3 |
| 16 | Scored | 6 |
| 6 | Conceded | 12 |
| +10 | GD | -6 |
| 2.67 | PPG | 0.83 |
| 83% | Win % | 17% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Nurnberg this season
1. FC Nurnberg this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Karlsruher SC this season
Karlsruher SC this season
1. FC Nurnberg are 2nd (16 pts). Karlsruher SC are 14th (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Nurnberg
0-15
3/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Karlsruher SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/4
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/1
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Nurnberg
| Mohamed Ali Zoma | 6 G | |
| Julian Justvan | 3 G | 1 A |
| Adam Markhiev | 3 G | 1 A |
| Piet Scobel | 3 G | 1 A |
Karlsruher SC
| Moritz Broschinski | 2 G | |
| Shio Fukuda | 2 G | |
| Marvin Wanitzek | 1 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! 1. FC Nurnberg welcome Karlsruher SC for this crunch clash at Max-Morlock-Stadion.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Nurnberg in their 3-5-2 trying to find a way past Karlsruher SC's compact 4-2-2-2.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Nurnberg and Karlsruher SC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' 1. FC Nurnberg currently sit 11 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' Karlsruher SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 36' A stunning finish from Stefanos Tzimas — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 40' What composure from Fabian Schleusener! The Germany international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Max Weiss on 45.
- 50' 1. FC Nurnberg looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Mohamed Ali Zoma scoring 1 goals.
- 53' The Karlsruher SC manager makes a substitution. Mikkel Kaufmann departs to be replaced by Bambase Conte.
- 58' The travelling Karlsruher SC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 63' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-2-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 68' Controversy at the stadium! Dzenis Burnic argues furiously but the card stands.
- 70' A moment of madness from Leon Jensen on 70 minutes earns him a card. Karlsruher SC will be frustrated.
- 72' Time for substitution for 1. FC Nurnberg. Mahir Emreli is replaced by Lukas Schleimer.
- 75' Karlsruher SC make a change. Dzenis Burnic trudges off to be replaced by Robin Heusser on 75 minutes.
- 80' Karlsruher SC player sees a card in front of him.
- 80' 1. FC Nurnberg manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Florian Flick is hanging Julian Justvan on the field on 80 minute.
- 85' 1. FC Nurnberg are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Karlsruher SC backline.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Jens Castrop is booked for 1. FC Nurnberg — card on 90.
- 90' A tactical swap from Karlsruher SC — Robin Bormuth on, Rafael Pinto Pedrosa off on 90 minutes.
- Karlsruher SC will have plenty to reflect on. 1. FC Nurnberg were simply the better side today.
Lineups
1. FC Nurnberg Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 31
- 3
- 30
- 1
- 2
- 10
- 44
- 17
- 20
- 4
- 9
Bench
- 26
- 6
- 36
- 43
- –
- 18
- 35
- 21
- 33
Coach
Miroslav Klose
Karlsruher SC Lineups
4-2-2-2Starting XI
- 17
-
7
Dzenis Burnic ↓ Robin Heusser 75'
- 28
- 24
- 10
-
6
Leon Jensen ↓ Luca Pfeiffer 75'
-
14
Mikkel Kaufmann ↓ Bambase Conte 53'
- 4
- 1
- 20
- 36
Bench
- 30
-
32
Robin Bormuth ↑ 90'
- 22
-
16
Luca Pfeiffer ↑ 75'
- 25
-
5
Robin Heusser ↑ 75'
-
31
Bambase Conte ↑ 53'
- 19
- 35
Coach
Christian Eichner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Budu Zivzivadze | 5 |
| Fabian Schleusener | 2 |
| Florian Flick | 1 |
| Stefanos Tzimas | 1 |
| Mohamed Ali Zoma | 1 |
| Can Uzun | 1 |
| Paul Nebel | 1 |
| Igor Matanovic | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Nurnberg Form
Karlsruher SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.66
1. FC Nurnberg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Karlsruher SC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + 1. FC Nurnberg to win 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Nurnberg win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.7
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
1. FC Nurnberg or Draw
84%
Draw or Karlsruher SC
36%
1. FC Nurnberg or Karlsruher SC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.8%
3 – 1
7.7%
1 – 1
7.6%
3 – 0
7.6%
1 – 0
6.3%
4 – 1
5.2%
4 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 0
3.6%
1 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Nurnberg
| Handicap | 1. FC Nurnberg covers | Push | Karlsruher SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -2 | 30% | 20% | 50% |
| -1.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| -1 | 50% | 20% | 30% |
| -0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Nurnberg keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Karlsruher SC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

