Nürnberg vs Elversberg: match statistics
Elversberg is displaying significantly better form and league standing (2nd place) compared to Nürnberg (8th place). The visitors have earned 2.2 points per match in their last five outings with a record of 3 wins and 2 draws, while the hosts have achieved only 1.4 points per match. Elversberg also stands out with superior offensive efficiency in away games, scoring an average of 1.78 goals per match with a 12% conversion rate, surpassing the hosts' average of 1.22 goals at 10% efficiency. Elversberg's positive away goal difference (+6) and higher average xG (1.62 vs 1.4) confirm a qualitative advantage for the visitors. Although Nürnberg possesses a decent home record (44% win rate), Elversberg's form and statistics point to a higher probability of an away victory.
Nürnberg vs Elversberg: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Nürnberg played against Elversberg in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Nürnberg has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Elversberg has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Nürnberg scores 1.12 goals per game and allows 1.35. Elversberg scores 1.82 and allows 0.88. Games in this league average 2.81 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Nürnberg's games and 41% of Elversberg's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 47%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Elversberg has the higher season xG average, 1.66 to 1.39 per game. Nürnberg takes 12.0 shots per game, while Elversberg takes 15.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Nürnberg leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Elversberg leads at halftime in 47% and scores 1.12 after halftime.
When the teams score
Nürnberg's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Elversberg, it is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
2. Bundesliga games average 2.81 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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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
Elversberg is displaying significantly better form and league standing (2nd place) compared to Nürnberg (8th place). The visitors have earned 2.2 points per match in their last five outings with a record of 3 wins and 2 draws, while the hosts have achieved only 1.4 points per match. Elversberg also stands out with superior offensive efficiency in away games, scoring an average of 1.78 goals per match with a 12% conversion rate, surpassing the hosts' average of 1.22 goals at 10% efficiency. Elversberg's positive away goal difference (+6) and higher average xG (1.62 vs 1.4) confirm a qualitative advantage for the visitors. Although Nürnberg possesses a decent home record (44% win rate), Elversberg's form and statistics point to a higher probability of an away victory.
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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
| Nürnberg | Elversberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.37 |
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.
Elversberg is 57% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Nürnberg · 2.2 pts / game - Elversberg
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.
Elversberg is 63% better for: goals scored per game.
1.12 goals / game - Nürnberg · 1.82 goals / game - Elversberg
Elversberg is 53% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.35 goals / game - Nürnberg · 0.88 goals / game - Elversberg
Nürnberg scores in 65% of games (11 of 17 meczów), while Elversberg keeps a clean sheet in 41% (7 of 17 meczów).
Elversberg scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 meczów), while Nürnberg keeps a clean sheet in 12% (2 of 17 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 - Nürnberg
Over / Under - Elversberg
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.
Elversberg is 49% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.18 pts / game - Nürnberg · 1.76 pts / game - Elversberg
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Nürnberg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 35%. 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.
Elversberg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 59%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
* 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
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* 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
| Nürnberg | Liga | Elversberg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.47 | 2.81 | ▼ 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 54% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 57% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 26% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 66% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 84% | ▼ 82% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Nürnberg's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Elversberg. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Nürnberg vs Elversberg?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Nürnberg 3:2 Elversberg. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Nürnberg vs Elversberg?
Nürnberg score 1.12 goals per game on average and Elversberg 1.82. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Nürnberg's matches and 41% of Elversberg's.
What form are Nürnberg and Elversberg in?
Over the last 5 games Nürnberg have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Elversberg 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nürnberg vs Elversberg?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Nürnberg vs Elversberg: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.