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RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Nürnberg, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2018-19
RB Leipzig
6 – 0
Full Time
1. FC Nürnberg
Sun 7 Oct 2018 · 16:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 50' Enrico Valentini
R 62' Tim Leibold

Overview

Match Preview

RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Nürnberg — Bundesliga .

Match Details

  • Referee Christian Gittelmann
  • Referee Tobias Stieler
  • Referee Sascha Thielert
  • Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
  • Referee Guido Winkmann

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Borussia Dortmund 4 12
2 FC Bayern München 4 10
3 SC Freiburg 4 10
4 FC Augsburg 4 7
5 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4 7
6 1. FSV Mainz 05 4 7
7 SV 07 Elversberg 4 7
8 SV Werder Bremen 4 7
9 RB Leipzig 4 6
10 Eintracht Frankfurt 4 5
11 FC Schalke 04 4 5
12 SC Paderborn 07 4 4
13 1. FC Köln 4 4
14 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 4 3
15 VfB Stuttgart 4 3
16 Hamburger SV 4 3
17 1. FC Union Berlin 4 1
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 4 0

Head-to-Head

4
1
RB Leipzig 5 games · Avg 3.4 goals 1. FC Nürnberg
Last 5 meetings
2018-10-07 RB Leipzig 6–0 1. FC Nürnberg 2016-01-23 1. FC Nürnberg 1–2 RB Leipzig 2015-08-15 RB Leipzig 2–2 1. FC Nürnberg

Recent Form

RB Leipzig
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Oct 1. FC Nürnberg H 6–0 W
04 Oct Rosenborg BK A 3–1 W
29 Sep TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 2–1 W
26 Sep VfB Stuttgart H 2–0 W
23 Sep Eintracht Frankfurt A 1–1 D
20 Sep FC Red Bull Salzburg H 2–3 L
1. FC Nürnberg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Oct RB Leipzig A 0–6 L
29 Sep TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf H 3–0 W
26 Sep Borussia Dortmund A 0–7 L
22 Sep Hannover 96 H 2–0 W
16 Sep SV Werder Bremen A 1–1 D
01 Sep 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 1–1 D

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

RB Leipzig
0-15
–/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

RB Leipzig
Antonio Nusa 2 G 2 A
Ridle Baku 2 G
Rocco Reitz 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Nurnberg is underway.
  • 3' What a strike from Kevin Kampl! The score is 1-0.
  • 7' Against the run of play, Yussuf Poulsen has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 12' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 17' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 21' GOAL! Marcel Sabitzer scores on 21. Assisted by Kevin Kampl
  • 26' 1. FC Nurnberg 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.
  • 31' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RB Leipzig that had 519 games and scored 734 goals.
  • 32' Timo Werner doubles the advantage! 4-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 37' RB Leipzig are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Nurnberg backline.
  • 42' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 46' It is a substitution in 1. FC Nurnberg team. Virgil Misidjan is replaced by Federico Palacios Martinez on 46 minute.
  • 50' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Enrico Valentini.
  • 55' What composure from Marcel Sabitzer! The Austria international strokes it home. 5-0.
  • 59' What composure from Timo Werner! The Germany international strokes it home. 6-0.
  • 60' Torless Tim Knoll has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuya Kubo on 60 minute.
  • 62' Tim Leibold has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 62.
  • 64' Yussuf Poulsen makes way for Jean-Kevin Augustin at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from RB Leipzig.
  • 69' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Kollner might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 74' It’s high time Ralf Rangnick made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 76' Emil Forsberg makes way for Matheus Cunha at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from RB Leipzig.
  • 81' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 82' The 1. FC Nurnberg manager makes a substitution. Enrico Valentini departs to be replaced by Robert Bauer.
  • 87' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 6-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

RB Leipzig Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ralf Rangnick

1. FC Nürnberg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Kollner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Timo Werner 2
Marcel Sabitzer 2
Timo Werner 2
Yussuf Poulsen 2
Marcel Sabitzer 2
Hwang Heechan 1
Amadou Haidara 1
Yussuf Poulsen 1

Head to Head

2018-10-07 RB Leipzig 6–0 1. FC Nürnberg 2016-01-23 1. FC Nürnberg 1–2 RB Leipzig 2015-08-15 RB Leipzig 2–2 1. FC Nürnberg

RB Leipzig Form

2018-10-07 RB Leipzig 6–0 1. FC Nürnberg W 2018-10-04 Rosenborg BK 1–3 RB Leipzig W 2018-09-29 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1–2 RB Leipzig W 2018-09-26 RB Leipzig 2–0 VfB Stuttgart W 2018-09-23 Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 RB Leipzig D 2018-09-20 RB Leipzig 2–3 FC Red Bull Salzburg L

1. FC Nürnberg Form

2018-10-07 RB Leipzig 6–0 1. FC Nürnberg L 2018-09-29 1. FC Nürnberg 3–0 TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf W 2018-09-26 Borussia Dortmund 7–0 1. FC Nürnberg L 2018-09-22 1. FC Nürnberg 2–0 Hannover 96 W 2018-09-16 SV Werder Bremen 1–1 1. FC Nürnberg D 2018-09-01 1. FC Nürnberg 1–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.76 RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87 1. FC Nürnberg xG
I would bet for: RB Leipzig to win 71% + Over 2.5 goals 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RB Leipzig71% Draw17% 1. FC Nürnberg12%
Actual: RB Leipzig win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 3.63
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 69%
31%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

RB Leipzig or Draw
88%
Draw or 1. FC Nürnberg
29%
RB Leipzig or 1. FC Nürnberg
83%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
RB Leipzig56% Draw34% 1. FC Nürnberg10%
Actual: RB Leipzig win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 6–0 not predicted
6 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
10.2%
3 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
8.6%
3 – 1
7.8%
1 – 0
7.2%
1 – 1
7.1%
4 – 0
6.2%
4 – 1
5.4%
0 – 0
3.8%
2 – 2
3.7%
5 – 0
3.4%
3 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig

Handicap RB Leipzig covers Push 1. FC Nürnberg covers
-2.5 34% — 66%
-2 34% 21% 45%
-1.5 55% — 45%
-1 55% 20% 25%
-0.5 75% — 25%
+0.5 91% — 9%
+1 91% 6% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
42% ✗
1. FC Nürnberg keeps clean sheet
7% ✓

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