RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Nürnberg, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Nürnberg — Bundesliga .
- RB Leipzig 9 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Nürnberg 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Christian Gittelmann
- Referee Tobias Stieler
- Referee Sascha Thielert
- Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
- Referee Guido Winkmann
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern Munchen | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | SV Werder Bremen | 9 | 15 |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 9 | 13 |
| 8 | VfB Stuttgart | 9 | 12 |
| 9 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 9 | 12 |
| 10 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | SC Paderborn 07 | 9 | 10 |
| 14 | FC Augsburg | 9 | 9 |
| 15 | 1. FC Köln | 9 | 9 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 9 | 7 |
| 17 | FC Schalke 04 | 9 | 6 |
| 18 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 9 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (5 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
56%
Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
RB Leipzig this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
RB Leipzig
0-15
2/3
16-30
3/1
31-45
6/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
5/2
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
RB Leipzig
| Christopher Nkunku | 5 G | 2 A |
| Romulo Cruz | 5 G | |
| Antonio Nusa | 4 G | 7 A |
| Tidiam Gomis | 3 G | 2 A |
| Ridle Baku | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against RB Leipzig and 1. FC Nürnberg has kicked off!
- 3' What a strike from Kevin Kampl! The score is 1-0.
- 7' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Yussuf Poulsen makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 12' Federico Palacios Martinez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 17' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 21' What a strike from Marcel Sabitzer! The score is 3-0.
- 26' 1. FC Nürnberg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 31' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 32' GOAL! Timo Werner fires home to make it 4-0!
- 37' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Torless Tim Knoll made 305 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 42' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 46' Another substitution for 1. FC Nurnberg to replace Virgil Misidjan by Federico Palacios Martinez on 46 minute.
- 50' Enrico Valentini was booked on 50.
- 55' Marcel Sabitzer adds to his 2 season tally! RB Leipzig lead 5-0 — and this changes everything.
- 59' Goal! Timo Werner scores his 116 goal in 166 matches.
- 60' The 1. FC Nurnberg bench stirs into life. Yuya Kubo is withdrawn and Torless Tim Knoll gets his opportunity.
- 62' Controversy at the stadium! Tim Leibold argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 64' The whistle greets Yussuf Poulsen as he departs to be replaced by Jean-Kevin Augustin.
- 69' A quiet spell here at . RB Leipzig seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 74' 1. FC Nürnberg come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 76' A change in the RB Leipzig ranks — Emil Forsberg exits the field as Matheus Cunha enters on 76.
- 81' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 82' Another change for 1. FC Nurnberg made on 82 minute. Enrico Valentini leaves to be changed by Robert Bauer.
- 87' It looks surprising RB Leipzig does not make any changes. Emil Forsberg has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- The points are shared — RB Leipzig 6-0 1. FC Nürnberg. Honours even.
Lineups
RB Leipzig Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 9
-
10
Emil Forsberg ↓ Matheus Cunha 76'
- 22
- 1
- 4
- 23
- 5
- 31
-
44
Kevin Kampl ↓ Stefan Ilsanker 46'
- 7
Bench
- 28
- 16
-
13
Stefan Ilsanker ↑ 46'
- 27
-
29
Jean-Kevin Augustin ↑ 64'
- 3
-
20
Matheus Cunha ↑ 76'
Coach
Ralf Rangnick
1. FC Nürnberg Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
22
Enrico Valentini ↓ Robert Bauer 82'
- 18
- 9
- 17
- 28
- 31
-
14
Yuya Kubo ↓ Torless Tim Knoll 61'
- 1
- 23
- 24
Bench
- 29
- 21
- 26
- 35
-
8
Robert Bauer ↑ 82'
- 27
-
19
Torless Tim Knoll ↑ 61'
Coach
Michael Kollner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcel Sabitzer | 2 |
| Timo Werner | 2 |
| Yussuf Poulsen | 2 |
| Marcel Sabitzer | 2 |
| Timo Werner | 2 |
| Yussuf Poulsen | 1 |
| Kevin Kampl | 1 |
| Kevin Kampl | 1 |
Head to Head
RB Leipzig Form
1. FC Nürnberg Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: RB Leipzig win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✓ CorrectActual: RB Leipzig win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–0 not predicted6 – 0Actual
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.

