Saturday , 22 August 2026

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

2. Bundesliga · 2025-26
Arminia Bielefeld
1 – 1
Full Time
1. FC Nurnberg
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 Nurnberg — 2. Bundesliga at SchucoArena.

Match Details

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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 1. FC Nurnberg 2 6
2 Hertha BSC 2 6
3 Karlsruher SC 2 4
4 VfL Wolfsburg 2 4
5 Eintracht Braunschweig 2 3
6 Arminia Bielefeld 2 3
7 VfL Bochum 1848 2 3
8 FC Energie Cottbus 2 3
9 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2 3
10 1. FC Magdeburg 2 3
11 SG Dynamo Dresden 2 3
12 Holstein Kiel 2 2
13 FC St. Pauli 1910 2 2
14 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2 2
15 SV Darmstadt 98 2 1
16 SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 2 1
17 Hannover 96 2 0
18 VfL Osnabrück 2 0

Head-to-Head

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

Recent Form

Arminia Bielefeld
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr 1. FC Nurnberg 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 Nurnberg
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 Dusseldorf H 0–1 L

Season Stats

Arminia Bielefeld 1. FC Nurnberg
#6 Position #1
3 Points 6
2 Played 2
1 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 2 / 0 / 0
4 Scored 7
2 Conceded 2
+2 GD +5
1.50 PPG 3.00
50% Win % 100%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Arminia Bielefeld this season
50% Clean Sheets
1. FC Nurnberg this season

Arminia Bielefeld are 6th (3 pts). 1. FC Nurnberg are 1st (6 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Arminia Bielefeld
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Nurnberg
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Arminia Bielefeld host 1. FC Nurnberg — let the battle begin!
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 8' Mohamed Ali Zoma has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 8 minutes.
  • 13' It looks surprising Arminia Bielefeld does not make any changes. Fabio Gruber has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 18' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Miroslav Klose will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 23' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 25' Rafael Lubach has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mohamed Ali Zoma on 25 minute.
  • 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Nurnberg needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 35' Javier Fernandez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 35.
  • 40' Arminia Bielefeld is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michel Kniat might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 46' A change in the 1. FC Nurnberg ranks — Adriano Grimaldi exits the field as Piet Scobel enters on 46.
  • 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 56' Arminia Bielefeld are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 59' A tactical swap from 1. FC Nurnberg — Tom Baack on, Julian Justvan off on 59 minutes.
  • 64' Julian Justvan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Nurnberg tonight.
  • 67' Arminia Bielefeld manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Monju Momuluh is hanging Joel Grodowski on the field on 67 minute.
  • 70' The 1. FC Nurnberg manager makes a substitution. Javier Fernandez departs to be replaced by Rabby Nzingoula.
  • 75' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 78' A change in the Arminia Bielefeld ranks — Mael Corboz exits the field as Isaiah Young enters on 78.
  • 81' The Germany Tim Handwerker breaks the deadlock on 81 minutes. 1-1!
  • 86' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Maximilian Bauer. He receives a card.
  • The points are shared — Arminia Bielefeld 1-1 1. FC Nurnberg. Honours even.

Lineups

Arminia Bielefeld Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michel Kniat

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

Arminia Bielefeld Form

2026-04-18 Arminia Bielefeld 1–1 1. FC Nurnberg 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 Nurnberg Form

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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.36 Arminia Bielefeld xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.01 1. FC Nurnberg xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Arminia Bielefeld29% Draw25% 1. FC Nurnberg46%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.37
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Arminia Bielefeld or Draw
54%
Draw or 1. FC Nurnberg
71%
Arminia Bielefeld or 1. FC Nurnberg
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Arminia Bielefeld21% Draw41% 1. FC Nurnberg38%
Actual: 1. FC Nurnberg win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 2
6.9%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 3
6.1%
0 – 0
4.9%
0 – 3
4.5%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
4%
2 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Arminia Bielefeld

Handicap Arminia Bielefeld covers Push 1. FC Nurnberg covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 7% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 14% 75%
-0.5 25% — 75%
+0.5 49% — 51%
+1 49% 21% 31%
+1.5 69% — 31%
+2 69% 16% 15%
+2.5 85% — 15%

Clean Sheet

Arminia Bielefeld keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
1. FC Nurnberg keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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