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 34 games · 46 pts (2025/26)
- Karlsruher SC 34 games · 44 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Soren Storks
- Assistant 1 Thorben Siewer
- Assistant 2 Guido Kleve
17 games this season
🟨 0.5/game
⚽ 3.3 goals/game
🟥 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dusseldorf | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #10 |
| 46 | Points | 44 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 10 / 12 | W / D / L | 12 / 8 / 14 |
| 47 | Scored | 53 |
| 45 | Conceded | 64 |
| +2 | GD | -11 |
| 1.35 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 35% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Nurnberg this season
1. FC Nurnberg this season
15%
Clean Sheets
Karlsruher SC this season
Karlsruher SC this season
1. FC Nurnberg are 8th (46 pts). Karlsruher SC are 10th (44 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
Karlsruher SC
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. 1. FC Nurnberg kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Nicolai Rapp is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Nurnberg tonight.
- 15' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-2-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' 1. FC Nurnberg started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 30' Stefanos Tzimas has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 35' Karlsruher SC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 36' Stefanos Tzimas makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and 1. FC Nurnberg are in front.
- 40' Assisted by Rafael Pinto Pedrosa with the perfectly-timed delivery and Fabian Schleusener makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Max Weiss on 45 minutes.
- 50' Robin Heusser has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 53' Bambase Conte is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mikkel Kaufmann at the 53 minute mark.
- 58' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 63' 1. FC Nurnberg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 68' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Dzenis Burnic.
- 70' A moment of madness from Leon Jensen on 70 minutes earns him a card. Karlsruher SC will be frustrated.
- 72' The crowd applauds Mahir Emreli as he leaves the pitch. Lukas Schleimer steps in for 1. FC Nurnberg.
- 75' A tactical swap from Karlsruher SC — Robin Heusser on, Dzenis Burnic off on 75 minutes.
- 80' The referee has no hesitation. Robin Heusser is booked for Karlsruher SC — card on 80.
- 80' Time for substitution for 1. FC Nurnberg. Julian Justvan is replaced by Florian Flick.
- 85' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Jens Castrop argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' A change in the Karlsruher SC ranks — Rafael Pinto Pedrosa exits the field as Robin Bormuth enters on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.
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 |
| Igor Matanovic | 1 |
| Florian Pick | 1 |
| Kanji Okunuki | 1 |
| Florian Flick | 1 |
| Stefanos Tzimas | 1 |
| Can Uzun | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Nurnberg Form
Karlsruher SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.83
1. FC Nurnberg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Karlsruher SC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Nurnberg win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
1. FC Nurnberg or Draw
72%
Draw or Karlsruher SC
53%
1. FC Nurnberg or Karlsruher SC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
6.4%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 0
5.4%
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Nurnberg
| Handicap | 1. FC Nurnberg covers | Push | Karlsruher SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 20% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Nurnberg keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Karlsruher SC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

