Friday , 24 July 2026

Arminia Bielefeld vs 1. FC Nürnberg, 2. Bundesliga 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON

2. Bundesliga · 2025-26
Arminia Bielefeld
1 – 1
Full Time
1. FC Nürnberg
Sat 18 Apr 2026 · 11:00 UTC SchucoArena 25,134 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 8' Mohamed Ali Zoma
Tim Handwerker 81' 1–1
Y 35' Javier Fernandez
Maximilian Bauer 90' Y
Stefano Russo 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Arminia Bielefeld vs 1. FC Nürnberg — 2. Bundesliga at SchucoArena.

Match Details

  • Referee Robin Braun
  • Assistant 1 Asmir Osmanagic
  • Assistant 2 Stefan Zielsdorf (Germany)

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 Nürnberg 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 Fürth 1903 34 37
17 TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf 34 37
18 SC Preußen Münster 34 30

Head-to-Head

2
3
Arminia Bielefeld 5 games · Avg 3.2 goals 1. FC Nürnberg
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-18 Arminia Bielefeld 1–1 1. FC Nürnberg 2025-11-23 1. FC Nürnberg 2–0 Arminia Bielefeld 2017-04-30 1. FC Nürnberg 1–0 Arminia Bielefeld 2016-11-25 Arminia Bielefeld 2–2 1. FC Nürnberg 2016-10-26 1. FC Nürnberg 6–1 Arminia Bielefeld

Recent Form

Arminia Bielefeld
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr 1. FC Nürnberg H 1–1 D
10 Apr Karlsruher SC A 1–4 L
04 Apr SV Darmstadt 98 H 2–1 W
21 Mar SV 07 Elversberg A 1–3 L
14 Mar SC Paderborn 07 H 2–2 D
06 Mar FC Schalke 04 A 0–1 L
1. FC Nürnberg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr Arminia Bielefeld A 1–1 D
11 Apr SG Dynamo Dresden H 0–2 L
05 Apr Eintracht Braunschweig A 1–1 D
21 Mar 1. FC Kaiserslautern H 3–0 W
14 Mar Holstein Kiel A 3–2 W
07 Mar TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf H 0–1 L

Season Stats

Arminia Bielefeld 1. FC Nürnberg
#13 Position #8
39 Points 46
34 Played 34
10 / 9 / 15 W / D / L 12 / 10 / 12
53 Scored 47
51 Conceded 45
+2 GD +2
1.15 PPG 1.35
29% Win % 35%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Arminia Bielefeld are 13th (39 pts). 1. FC Nürnberg are 8th (46 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Arminia Bielefeld is hosting 1. FC Nurnberg for another epic battle.
  • 5' Maximilian Grosser is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Nurnberg tonight.
  • 8' Mohamed Ali Zoma is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 13' 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 Semir Telalovic suffering a number of foals already.
  • 18' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 23' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michel Kniat might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 25' The 1. FC Nurnberg manager makes a substitution. Mohamed Ali Zoma departs to be replaced by Rafael Lubach.
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Miroslav Klose will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 35' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Javier Fernandez on 35 minutes.
  • 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 45' Arminia Bielefeld 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.
  • 46' The 1. FC Nurnberg bench stirs into life. Adriano Grimaldi is withdrawn and Piet Scobel gets his opportunity.
  • 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 56' Spain international Javier Fernandez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 59' Julian Justvan makes way for Tom Baack at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Nurnberg.
  • 64' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 67' Arminia Bielefeld make a change. Joel Grodowski trudges off to be replaced by Monju Momuluh on 67 minutes.
  • 70' Rabby Nzingoula gets the nod from 1. FC Nurnberg. He replaces Javier Fernandez and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 75' Arminia Bielefeld are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 78' Arminia Bielefeld make a change. Mael Corboz trudges off to be replaced by Isaiah Young on 78 minutes.
  • 81' What an equalizer from Tim Handwerker!
  • 86' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 90' Maximilian Bauer picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Arminia Bielefeld Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michel Kniat

1. FC Nürnberg Lineups

4-1-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Miroslav Klose

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mohamed Ali Zoma 1
Tim Handwerker 1

Head to Head

2026-04-18 Arminia Bielefeld 1–1 1. FC Nürnberg 2025-11-23 1. FC Nürnberg 2–0 Arminia Bielefeld 2017-04-30 1. FC Nürnberg 1–0 Arminia Bielefeld 2016-11-25 Arminia Bielefeld 2–2 1. FC Nürnberg 2016-10-26 1. FC Nürnberg 6–1 Arminia Bielefeld

Arminia Bielefeld Form

2026-04-18 Arminia Bielefeld 1–1 1. FC Nürnberg D 2026-04-10 Karlsruher SC 4–1 Arminia Bielefeld L 2026-04-04 Arminia Bielefeld 2–1 SV Darmstadt 98 W 2026-03-21 SV 07 Elversberg 3–1 Arminia Bielefeld L 2026-03-14 Arminia Bielefeld 2–2 SC Paderborn 07 D 2026-03-06 FC Schalke 04 1–0 Arminia Bielefeld L

1. FC Nürnberg Form

2026-04-18 Arminia Bielefeld 1–1 1. FC Nürnberg D 2026-04-11 1. FC Nürnberg 0–2 SG Dynamo Dresden L 2026-04-05 Eintracht Braunschweig 1–1 1. FC Nürnberg D 2026-03-21 1. FC Nürnberg 3–0 1. FC Kaiserslautern W 2026-03-14 Holstein Kiel 2–3 1. FC Nürnberg W 2026-03-07 1. FC Nürnberg 0–1 TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.42 Arminia Bielefeld xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59 1. FC Nürnberg xG
I would bet for: Arminia Bielefeld or 1. FC Nürnberg 73% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Arminia Bielefeld34% Draw27% 1. FC Nürnberg39%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Arminia Bielefeld or Draw
62%
Draw or 1. FC Nürnberg
66%
Arminia Bielefeld or 1. FC Nürnberg
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Arminia Bielefeld25% Draw44% 1. FC Nürnberg31%
Actual: 1. FC Nürnberg win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 1
7%
0 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.2%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.6%
2 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Arminia Bielefeld

Handicap Arminia Bielefeld covers Push 1. FC Nürnberg covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 17% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 20% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 12% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Arminia Bielefeld keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
1. FC Nürnberg keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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