Arminia Bielefeld vs 1. FC Nürnberg, 2. Bundesliga 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Arminia Bielefeld vs 1. FC Nürnberg — 2. Bundesliga at SchucoArena.
- Arminia Bielefeld 34 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Nürnberg 34 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (5 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
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
4-3-3Starting XI
- 29
- 5
-
6
Mael Corboz ↓ Isaiah Young 78'
- 21
- 19
- 24
-
11
Joel Grodowski ↓ Monju Momuluh 67'
- 1
- 22
- 7
-
27
Benjamin Boakye ↓ Felix Hagmann 59'
Bench
- 8
- 37
- 23
-
30
Isaiah Young ↑ 78'
- 18
-
28
Roberts Uldrikis ↑ 46'
-
38
Marius Worl ↑ 46'
-
14
Monju Momuluh ↑ 67'
-
2
Felix Hagmann ↑ 59'
Coach
Michel Kniat
1. FC Nürnberg Lineups
4-1-3-2Starting XI
-
33
Adriano Grimaldi ↓ Piet Scobel 46'
- 1
- 24
-
25
Finn Ole Becker ↓ Eric Porstner 70'
-
10
Julian Justvan ↓ Tom Baack 59'
- 8
- 4
- 21
- 6
- 20
- 23
Bench
-
5
Tom Baack ↑ 59'
- 26
-
22
Rabby Nzingoula ↑ 70'
-
18
Rafael Lubach ↑ 25'
-
41
Eric Porstner ↑ 70'
- 16
-
39
Piet Scobel ↑ 46'
- 44
- 27
Coach
Miroslav Klose
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mohamed Ali Zoma | 1 |
| Tim Handwerker | 1 |
Head to Head
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

