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1. FC Nurnberg vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2018-19
Sat 20 Oct 2018 · 13:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Nurnberg vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Bundesliga .

Match Details

  • Referee Bastian Dankert
  • Referee Felix Zwayer
  • Referee Thorsten Schiffner
  • Referee Stefan Lupp
  • Referee Martin Petersen

Head-to-Head

3
1. FC Nurnberg 3 games · Avg 3.3 goals TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 1–3 L
07 Oct RB Leipzig A 0–6 L
29 Sep TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf H 3–0 W
26 Sep Borussia Dortmund A 0–7 L
22 Sep Hannover 96 H 2–0 W
16 Sep SV Werder Bremen A 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct 1. FC Nurnberg A 3–1 W
07 Oct Eintracht Frankfurt H 1–2 L
02 Oct Manchester City FC H 1–2 L
29 Sep RB Leipzig H 1–2 L
25 Sep Hannover 96 A 3–1 W
22 Sep Borussia Dortmund H 1–1 D

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/4
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Adam Daghim 2 G 2 A
Adam Hlozek 2 G
Ozan Kabak 1 G
Tim Lemperle 1 G
Leon Avdullahu 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. 1. FC Nürnberg is hosting TSG 1899 Hoffenheim for another epic battle.
  • 5' 1. FC Nürnberg started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Nürnberg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 18' The Germany Hanno Behrens breaks the deadlock on 18 minutes. 0-1!
  • 23' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 28' 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.
  • 33' Controversy at the stadium! Florian Grillitsch argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 36' Enrico Valentini is having his name booked by the referee on 36.
  • 38' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Virgil Misidjan.
  • 41' A change in the 1. FC Nurnberg ranks — Mikael Ishak exits the field as Torless Tim Knoll enters on 41.
  • 45' Poor challenge from Eduard Lowen. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Adam Szalai. He replaces Florian Grillitsch on 46 minute.
  • 50' What a moment for Reiss Nelson! That strike on 50 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kevin Akpoguma, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 57' GOAL! Reiss Nelson fires home to make it 0-3!
  • 62' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 63' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 66' Another change for 1. FC Nurnberg made on 66 minute. Federico Palacios Martinez leaves to be changed by Sebastian Kerk.
  • 67' Adam Szalai does the damage! The net is bulging and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim surge ahead!
  • 68' The TSG 1899 Hoffenheim bench stirs into life. Kassim Nuhu is withdrawn and Kevin Akpoguma gets his opportunity.
  • 69' 1. FC Nurnberg player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 70' Fresh legs for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim! Justin Hoogma comes on to replace Reiss Nelson.
  • 75' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 80' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Robert Bauer made 302 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 85' The energy levels are beginning to show. Julian Nagelsmann might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 86' A change in the 1. FC Nurnberg ranks — Virgil Misidjan exits the field as Yuya Kubo enters on 86.
  • Another three points for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.31 1. FC Nurnberg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.82 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Nurnberg or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 74% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Nurnberg30% Draw26% TSG 1899 Hoffenheim44%
Actual: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

1. FC Nurnberg or Draw
56%
Draw or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
70%
1. FC Nurnberg or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Nurnberg22% Draw43% TSG 1899 Hoffenheim35%
Actual: 1. FC Nurnberg win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
6.6%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
5%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
3.7%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Nurnberg

Handicap 1. FC Nurnberg covers Push TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 15% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 52% — 48%
+1 52% 21% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 15% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Nurnberg keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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