1. FC Saarbrücken vs 1. FC Nürnberg, DFB-Pokal 2024-25 ROUND 1
Overview
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1. FC Saarbrücken vs 1. FC Nürnberg — DFB-Pokal at Ludwigspark.
- 1. FC Saarbrücken 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Nürnberg 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bastian Dankert
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | 1. FC Nürnberg | H | 3–5 | L |
| 02 Apr | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Mar | Borussia Mönchengladbach | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Dec | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | FC Bayern München | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Aug | Karlsruher SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | 1. FC Saarbrücken | A | 5–3 | W |
| 10 Aug | FC Schalke 04 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Aug | Karlsruher SC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 19 May | Hamburger SV | A | 1–4 | L |
| 11 May | SV 07 Elversberg | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 May | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. 1. FC Saarbrucken is hosting 1. FC Nurnberg for another epic battle.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 12' A goal from the Czech Republic international Michal Sevcik! He fires home on 12 to make it 0-1!
- 17' 1. FC Saarbrucken 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.
- 22' 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.
- 27' 1. FC Saarbrucken are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Nurnberg backline.
- 32' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 37' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 42' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Saarbrucken and 1. FC Nurnberg are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' 1. FC Saarbrucken manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kai Brunker is hanging Patrick Schmidt on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 55' Time for substitution for 1. FC Saarbrucken. Elijah Krahn is replaced by Tim Civeja.
- 58' The referee has no hesitation. Florian Flick is booked for 1. FC Nurnberg — card on 58.
- 60' A moment of madness from Rudiger Ziehl on 60 minutes earns him a card. 1. FC Saarbrucken will be frustrated.
- 61' Another change for 1. FC Nurnberg made on 61 minute. Kanji Okunuki leaves to be changed by Janni-Luca Serra.
- 62' 1. FC Nurnberg ring the changes. Michal Sevcik has done his job and it is now time for Rafael Lubach to step up.
- 67' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 69' The whistle greets Caspar Jander as he departs to be replaced by Taylan Duman.
- 71' Another change for 1. FC Saarbrucken made on 71 minute. Sebastian Vasiliadis leaves to be changed by Kasim Rabihic.
- 76' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 78' Time for substitution for 1. FC Saarbrucken. Amine Naifi is replaced by Julian Gunther-Schmidt.
- 79' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Florian Pick on 79 minutes.
- 80' Kai Brunker does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Saarbrucken surge ahead!
- 85' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 90' Another substitution for 1. FC Nurnberg to replace Florian Pick by Dustin Forkel on 90 minute.
- With this win, 1. FC Nurnberg is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
1. FC Saarbrücken Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 13
- 6
- 39
- 8
- 19
- 4
- 22
- 5
- 25
- 33
Bench
- 9
- 31
- 1
- 20
- 10
- 23
- 18
- 2
- 21
1. FC Nürnberg Lineups
Starting XI
-
31
Robin Knoche ↓ Ondrej Karafiat 62'
- 22
- 26
-
7
Florian Pick ↓ Dustin Forkel 90'
- 6
- 2
- 36
-
20
Caspar Jander ↓ Taylan Duman 69'
- 11
- 4
-
19
Michal Sevcik ↓ Rafael Lubach 62'
Bench
-
23
Janni-Luca Serra ↑ 61'
- 3
-
8
Taylan Duman ↑ 69'
-
44
Ondrej Karafiat ↑ 62'
- 37
-
18
Rafael Lubach ↑ 62'
- 9
-
34
Dustin Forkel ↑ 90'
- 33
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michal Sevcik | 1 |
| Kai Brunker | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Saarbrücken Form
2024-08-18
1. FC Saarbrücken
3–5
1. FC Nürnberg
L
2024-04-02
1. FC Saarbrücken
0–2
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
2024-03-12
1. FC Saarbrücken
2–1
Borussia Mönchengladbach
W
2023-12-06
1. FC Saarbrücken
2–0
Eintracht Frankfurt
W
2023-11-01
1. FC Saarbrücken
2–1
FC Bayern München
W
2023-08-11
1. FC Saarbrücken
2–1
Karlsruher SC
W
1. FC Nürnberg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.06
1. FC Saarbrücken xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.27
1. FC Nürnberg xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 77%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Nürnberg win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 3.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 4.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
Double Chance
1. FC Saarbrücken or Draw
59%
Draw or 1. FC Nürnberg
64%
1. FC Saarbrücken or 1. FC Nürnberg
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Nürnberg win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–5 not predicted3 – 5Actual
1 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 3
5.2%
1 – 3
5.1%
3 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 3
3.6%
0 – 2
3.5%
2 – 4
3%
1 – 4
2.9%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Saarbrücken
| Handicap | 1. FC Saarbrücken covers | Push | 1. FC Nürnberg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 16% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 17% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 13% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Saarbrücken keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
1. FC Nürnberg keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.