Bochum vs Nürnberg: match statistics
Bochum displays a significantly better form in home matches, where they achieve a 45% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +5. The hosts have shown stability in their last five matches with four draws and one win, remaining undefeated. Nürnberg, on the other hand, has a disastrous away form with a 70% loss rate and only 20% wins, failing to keep a single clean sheet on the road. The xG statistics also favor Bochum (1.86 vs 1.42), indicating a higher quality of chances created. Moreover, the visitors fail to score in 40% of their away matches, which, combined with the hosts' solid defense (conceding an average of 1.09 goals), gives Bochum a realistic chance to secure all three points.
Bochum vs Nürnberg: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bochum played against Nürnberg in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on February 20, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Bochum has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Nürnberg has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Bochum scores 1.36 goals per game and allows 1.23. Nürnberg scores 1.32 and allows 1.41. Games in this league average 2.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Bochum's games and 64% of Nürnberg's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 59%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bochum has the higher season xG average, 1.58 to 1.50 per game. Bochum takes 14.6 shots per game, while Nürnberg takes 13.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Bochum leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.64 goals per game after halftime. Nürnberg leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bochum's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (7 goals). For Nürnberg, it is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
2. Bundesliga games average 2.86 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Bochum displays a significantly better form in home matches, where they achieve a 45% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +5. The hosts have shown stability in their last five matches with four draws and one win, remaining undefeated. Nürnberg, on the other hand, has a disastrous away form with a 70% loss rate and only 20% wins, failing to keep a single clean sheet on the road. The xG statistics also favor Bochum (1.86 vs 1.42), indicating a higher quality of chances created. Moreover, the visitors fail to score in 40% of their away matches, which, combined with the hosts' solid defense (conceding an average of 1.09 goals), gives Bochum a realistic chance to secure all three points.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bochum | Nürnberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Bochum is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.23 goals / game - Bochum · 1.41 goals / game - Nürnberg
Bochum scores in 82% of games (18 of 22 meczów), while Nürnberg keeps a clean sheet in 9% (2 of 22 meczów).
Nürnberg scores in 68% of games (15 of 22 meczów), while Bochum keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bochum
Over / Under - Nürnberg
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Bochum is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.45 pts / game - Bochum · 1.14 pts / game - Nürnberg
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bochum - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Nürnberg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bochum
Nürnberg
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (2. Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Bochum | Liga | Nürnberg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.59 | 2.86 | ▼ 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 55% | 57% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 58% | • 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 25% | ▼ 9% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 68% | ▼ 55% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 83% | ▲ 91% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Bochum's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Nürnberg. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bochum vs Nürnberg?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Bochum 1:1 Nürnberg. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bochum vs Nürnberg?
Bochum score 1.36 goals per game on average and Nürnberg 1.32. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Bochum's matches and 64% of Nürnberg's.
What form are Bochum and Nürnberg in?
Over the last 5 games Bochum have a 1-4-0 record (1.40 points per game) and Nürnberg 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bochum vs Nürnberg?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Bochum vs Nürnberg: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.