Darmstadt 98 vs Nürnberg: match statistics
Darmstadt 98 presents impressive home form with 67% of matches won at home and a goal difference of +10, having not lost a single match before their own crowd this season. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per match in home clashes, with a solid conversion rate of 13% and high xG (1.79), confirming their offensive strength. Nürnberg, on the other hand, performs very poorly away – only 25% wins, 63% losses, and zero clean sheets, conceding an average of 1.63 goals per match. The guests' form in the last five away matches (4 losses, 1 draw) and negative goal difference (-5) further weaken their chances. Considering Darmstadt's advantage in every statistical aspect, especially in home play, and Nürnberg's poor disposition away, a decisive victory for the hosts is the most probable scenario.
Darmstadt 98 vs Nürnberg: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Darmstadt 98 played against Nürnberg in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on January 23, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Darmstadt 98 has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Nürnberg has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Darmstadt 98 scores 1.78 goals per game and allows 1.11. Nürnberg scores 1.22 and allows 1.39. Games in this league average 2.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Darmstadt 98's games and 61% of Nürnberg's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 61%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Darmstadt 98 has the higher season xG average, 1.56 to 1.48 per game. Darmstadt 98 takes 14.1 shots per game, while Nürnberg takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Darmstadt 98 leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 1.11 goals per game after halftime. Nürnberg leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Darmstadt 98's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Nürnberg, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
2. Bundesliga games average 2.82 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Darmstadt 98 presents impressive home form with 67% of matches won at home and a goal difference of +10, having not lost a single match before their own crowd this season. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per match in home clashes, with a solid conversion rate of 13% and high xG (1.79), confirming their offensive strength. Nürnberg, on the other hand, performs very poorly away – only 25% wins, 63% losses, and zero clean sheets, conceding an average of 1.63 goals per match. The guests' form in the last five away matches (4 losses, 1 draw) and negative goal difference (-5) further weaken their chances. Considering Darmstadt's advantage in every statistical aspect, especially in home play, and Nürnberg's poor disposition away, a decisive victory for the hosts is the most probable scenario.
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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
| Darmstadt 98 | Nürnberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.26 |
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.
Darmstadt 98 is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Darmstadt 98 · 1.4 pts / game - Nürnberg
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.
Darmstadt 98 is 46% better for: goals scored per game.
1.78 goals / game - Darmstadt 98 · 1.22 goals / game - Nürnberg
Darmstadt 98 is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.11 goals / game - Darmstadt 98 · 1.39 goals / game - Nürnberg
Darmstadt 98 scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 meczów), while Nürnberg keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 meczów).
Nürnberg scores in 67% of games (12 of 18 meczów), while Darmstadt 98 keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 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 - Darmstadt 98
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.
Darmstadt 98 is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.28 pts / game - Darmstadt 98 · 1.11 pts / game - Nürnberg
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Darmstadt 98 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Nürnberg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 39%. 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 | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* 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 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 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
Darmstadt 98
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
| Darmstadt 98 | Liga | Nürnberg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.89 | 2.82 | ▼ 2.61 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 54% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 56% | 57% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 39% | 26% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 66% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 84% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Darmstadt 98's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Nürnberg. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Darmstadt 98 vs Nürnberg?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Darmstadt 98 2:0 Nürnberg. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Darmstadt 98 vs Nürnberg?
Darmstadt 98 score 1.78 goals per game on average and Nürnberg 1.22. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Darmstadt 98's matches and 61% of Nürnberg's.
What form are Darmstadt 98 and Nürnberg in?
Over the last 5 games Darmstadt 98 have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Nürnberg 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Darmstadt 98 vs Nürnberg?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.