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1. FC Nürnberg 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 HoffenheimBundesliga .

Match Details

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

Head-to-Head

3
1. FC Nürnberg 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 Nürnberg 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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! 1. FC Nürnberg welcome TSG 1899 Hoffenheim for this crunch clash at .
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' 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 Adam Szalai suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 18' Against the run of play, Hanno Behrens has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 23' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 28' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 33' Florian Grillitsch has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 33.
  • 36' The referee calls foul for Enrico Valentini. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 38' Poor challenge from Virgil Misidjan. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 41' Torless Tim Knoll gets the nod from 1. FC Nurnberg. He replaces Mikael Ishak and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 45' The referee shows 1. FC Nurnberg player a Yellow card on 45.
  • 46' Adam Szalai gets the nod from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. He replaces Florian Grillitsch and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 50' GOAL! Reiss Nelson fires home to make it 0-2!
  • 55' Kevin Akpoguma needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 57' Goal! Reiss Nelson scores his 18 goal in 407 matches.
  • 62' 1. FC Nürnberg currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 63' Kevin Vogt has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 63.
  • 66' Sebastian Kerk is ready to make an impact after coming on for Federico Palacios Martinez at the 66 minute mark.
  • 67' Magnificent from Adam Szalai! That is 19 goals in 407 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 68' The crowd applauds Kassim Nuhu as he leaves the pitch. Kevin Akpoguma steps in for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
  • 69' It’s a booking for 1. FC Nurnberg player. Lukas Muhl gets a Yellow card.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Justin Hoogma. He replaces Reiss Nelson on 70 minute.
  • 75' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 80' It looks surprising TSG 1899 Hoffenheim does not make any changes. Florian Grillitsch has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 85' Kevin Vogt has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 86' Time for substitution for 1. FC Nurnberg. Virgil Misidjan is replaced by Yuya Kubo.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim take all three points.

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.