Sunday , 23 August 2026

FC Viktoria Köln 1904 vs 1. FC Nürnberg, DFB-Pokal 2026-27 ROUND 1

DFB-Pokal · 2026-27
FC Viktoria Köln 1904
5 – 6
4 – 5 pen
Full Time
1. FC Nürnberg
Sat 22 Aug 2026 · 13:30 UTC Sportpark Hohenberg HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 56' Piet Scobel
Meiko Sponsel 90+6' 1–1
Y 19' Javier Fernandez
Lucas Wolf 58' Y
Jakob Sachse 91' Y
Niklas Jahn 96' Y
Y 102' Adam Markhiev

Overview

Match Preview

fc viktoria köln 1904 vs 1. fc nurnberg — DFB-Pokal at Sportpark Hohenberg.

Match Details

  • Referee Eric-Dominic Weisbach (Germany)
  • Assistant 1 Robert Kempter
  • Assistant 2 Hannes Ventzke (Germany)

Head-to-Head

1
2
FC Viktoria Köln 1904 3 games · Avg 5.3 goals 1. FC Nürnberg
Last 5 meetings
2026-08-22 FC Viktoria Köln 1904 5–6 1. FC Nürnberg 2017-04-01 1. FC Nürnberg 2–0 FC Viktoria Köln 1904 2016-10-16 FC Viktoria Köln 1904 2–1 1. FC Nürnberg

Recent Form

FC Viktoria Köln 1904
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Aug 1. FC Nürnberg H 5–6 L
17 Aug SC Paderborn 07 H 1–3 L
01 Nov Eintracht Frankfurt H 0–2 L
12 Aug SV Werder Bremen H 3–2 W
31 Aug FC Bayern München H 0–5 L
09 Aug TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 2–3 L
1. FC Nürnberg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Aug FC Viktoria Köln 1904 A 6–5 W
15 Aug SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 A 4–2 W
09 Aug SG Dynamo Dresden H 3–0 W
17 May Hannover 96 A 3–3 D
09 May FC Schalke 04 H 3–0 W
03 May SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 A 1–1 D

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
FC Viktoria Köln 1904 this season
0% Clean Sheets
1. FC Nürnberg this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Viktoria Köln 1904
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Nürnberg
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Sportpark Hohenberg. Ninety minutes of football awaits between FC Viktoria Koln 1904 and 1. FC Nurnberg.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 15' Yannick Tonye has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 148 appearances.
  • 19' Javier Fernandez was booked on 19.
  • 24' FC Viktoria Koln 1904 are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 29' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alexios Kalogeropoulos, as he is very good at scoring at Sportpark Hohenberg with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 34' 1. FC Nurnberg fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 44' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 46' The FC Viktoria Koln 1904 bench stirs into life. Yannick Tonye is withdrawn and Alexander Prokopenko gets his opportunity.
  • 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 56' The Germany Piet Scobel breaks the deadlock on 56 minutes. 0-1!
  • 57' Noah Maboulou gets the nod from FC Viktoria Koln 1904. He replaces Niklas Castelle and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 58' Lucas Wolf catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 58.
  • 63' The 18-year-old Kristian Mandic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 67' Another substitution for 1. FC Nurnberg to replace Mohamed Ali Zoma by Can Moustfa on 67 minute.
  • 72' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 72 minutes.
  • 74' FC Viktoria Koln 1904 make a change. Taylan Duman trudges off to be replaced by Pascal Fallmann on 74 minutes.
  • 75' The FC Viktoria Koln 1904 bench stirs into life. Lucas Wolf is withdrawn and Niklas Jahn gets his opportunity.
  • 78' Another substitution for 1. FC Nurnberg to replace Piet Scobel by Adriano Grimaldi on 78 minute.
  • 79' It is a substitution in 1. FC Nurnberg team. Rafael Lubach is replaced by Tobias Hess on 79 minute.
  • 84' With 0 assists to his name this season, Tobias Hess is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Viktoria Koln 1904.
  • 87' It is a substitution in FC Viktoria Koln 1904 team. David Otto is replaced by Jakob Sachse on 87 minute.
  • 90' Fresh legs for 1. FC Nurnberg! Kristian Mandic comes on to replace Alexios Kalogeropoulos.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 5-6.

Lineups

FC Viktoria Köln 1904 Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

1. FC Nurnberg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Meiko Sponsel 1
Piet Scobel 1

Head to Head

2026-08-22 FC Viktoria Köln 1904 5–6 1. FC Nürnberg 2017-04-01 1. FC Nürnberg 2–0 FC Viktoria Köln 1904 2016-10-16 FC Viktoria Köln 1904 2–1 1. FC Nürnberg

FC Viktoria Köln 1904 Form

2026-08-22 FC Viktoria Köln 1904 5–6 1. FC Nürnberg L 2025-08-17 FC Viktoria Köln 1904 1–3 SC Paderborn 07 L 2023-11-01 FC Viktoria Köln 1904 0–2 Eintracht Frankfurt L 2023-08-12 FC Viktoria Köln 1904 3–2 SV Werder Bremen W 2022-08-31 FC Viktoria Köln 1904 0–5 FC Bayern München L 2021-08-09 FC Viktoria Köln 1904 2–3 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim L

1. FC Nurnberg Form

2026-08-22 FC Viktoria Köln 1904 5–6 1. FC Nürnberg W 2026-08-15 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 2–4 1. FC Nürnberg W 2026-08-09 1. FC Nürnberg 3–0 SG Dynamo Dresden L 2026-05-17 Hannover 96 3–3 1. FC Nürnberg D 2026-05-09 1. FC Nürnberg 3–0 FC Schalke 04 L 2026-05-03 SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 1–1 1. FC Nürnberg D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.93 FC Viktoria Köln 1904 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.35 1. FC Nurnberg xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 77%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Viktoria Köln 190431% Draw22% 1. FC Nurnberg47%
Actual: 1. FC Nurnberg win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes77% 0% No23%
Avg goals/match: 4.28
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 79%
21%
± 3.5 61%
39%
± 4.5 42%
58%

Double Chance

FC Viktoria Köln 1904 or Draw
53%
Draw or 1. FC Nurnberg
69%
FC Viktoria Köln 1904 or 1. FC Nurnberg
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Viktoria Köln 190427% Draw36% 1. FC Nurnberg37%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–6 not predicted
5 – 6
Actual
1 – 2
7.2%
1 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6%
1 – 3
5.6%
2 – 3
5.3%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 3
3.4%
1 – 4
3.3%
2 – 4
3.1%

Asian Handicap — FC Viktoria Köln 1904

Handicap FC Viktoria Köln 1904 covers Push 1. FC Nurnberg covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 10% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 15% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 18% 29%
+1.5 71% — 29%
+2 71% 14% 15%
+2.5 85% — 15%

Clean Sheet

FC Viktoria Köln 1904 keeps clean sheet
10% ✓
1. FC Nurnberg keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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