Germany - 2. BundesligaData current as of September 12, 2026

Nürnberg vs Karlsruher SC: match statistics

Nürnberg crest
Nürnberg
5 : 1half-time 3:0
Karlsruher SC crest
Karlsruher SC
150%(1.86)
X30%(3.80)
220%(3.70)

Nürnberg demonstrates a clear advantage in home matches with a 45% win rate and a positive goal difference (+2). The hosts show a solid xG average (1.58) and high possession (51%), indicating control of the game on their own turf. Karlsruher SC faces serious struggles in away matches—only an 18% win rate, a negative goal difference (-7), and 55% of matches without scoring a goal. The visitors concede an average of 1.82 goals per away game, which, given the hosts' solid scoring form (averaging 1.36 goals), gives Nürnberg a real chance for victory. Recent form for both teams is balanced, but the home advantage and Karlsruher's away statistics favor the hosts.

Nürnberg vs Karlsruher SC: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Nürnberg played against Karlsruher SC in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on February 13, 2026. Final score: 5:1.

Recent form

Nürnberg has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Karlsruher SC has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Nürnberg scores 1.14 goals per game and allows 1.43. Karlsruher SC scores 1.43 and allows 1.76. Games in this league average 2.87 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 62% of Nürnberg's games and 52% of Karlsruher SC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 67%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Nürnberg has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.34 per game. Nürnberg takes 13.1 shots per game, while Karlsruher SC takes 11.9.

First-half and second-half trends

Nürnberg leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.81 goals per game after halftime. Karlsruher SC leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.90 after halftime.

When the teams score

Nürnberg's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Karlsruher SC, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

2. Bundesliga games average 2.87 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

Nürnberg demonstrates a clear advantage in home matches with a 45% win rate and a positive goal difference (+2). The hosts show a solid xG average (1.58) and high possession (51%), indicating control of the game on their own turf. Karlsruher SC faces serious struggles in away matches—only an 18% win rate, a negative goal difference (-7), and 55% of matches without scoring a goal. The visitors concede an average of 1.82 goals per away game, which, given the hosts' solid scoring form (averaging 1.36 goals), gives Nürnberg a real chance for victory. Recent form for both teams is balanced, but the home advantage and Karlsruher's away statistics favor the hosts.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

3 : 0
First half
2 : 1
Second half

Game stats

43Possession (%)57
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
12Shots11
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
8Shots on target2
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
1.54xG1.2
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
4Corners6
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
31Dangerous attacks49
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
10Fouls14
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
1Cards3
NürnbergKarlsruher SC

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

NürnbergKarlsruher SC
1.14Goals scored / game1.43
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
1.43Goals allowed / game1.76
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
50%Average possession48%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
4.76Shots on target / game4
NürnbergKarlsruher SC

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

13.1Shots per game11.9
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
4.76Shots on target4
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
8.7%Shot conversion12%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
50%Possession48%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
1.5xG for1.34
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
1.48xG against1.73
NürnbergKarlsruher SC

Shooting quality

Nürnberg: BalancedKarlsruher SC: Balanced
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
Accuracy (shots on target)36%34%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.240.36

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Nürnberg is 17% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / game - Nürnberg · 1.2 pts / game - Karlsruher SC

Nürnberg
WWLDL
Season result split
33% W24% D43% L
Season (W-D-L)
7-5-9
1.24 pts / game · goal difference -6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
5-4-2
Last 5 at home
3-2-0
WDWWD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.80Opponent xG: 1.57BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%
Karlsruher SC
DWDLD
Season result split
33% W29% D38% L
Season (W-D-L)
7-6-8
1.29 pts / game · goal difference -7
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
2-4-5
Last 5 away
1-1-3
LLDWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.26Opponent xG: 1.65BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow 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.

Karlsruher SC is 25% better for: goals scored per game.

1.14 goals / game - Nürnberg · 1.43 goals / game - Karlsruher SC

Nürnberg is 23% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.43 goals / game - Nürnberg · 1.76 goals / game - Karlsruher SC

Nürnberg scoring profile: strong

Nürnberg scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while Karlsruher SC keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 meczów).

Karlsruher SC scoring profile: very strong

Karlsruher SC scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while Nürnberg keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 21 meczów).

24Goals scored (season)30
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
30Goals conceded (season)37
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
2.57Average goals per game3.19
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
7Goals scored (last 5)7
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
8Goals conceded (last 5)6
NürnbergKarlsruher SC

How often they score at least...

67%1 goal67%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
38%2 goals57%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
10%3 goals14%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
0%4 goals5%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC

How often they concede at least...

90%1 goal76%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
43%2 goals52%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
10%3 goals38%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
0%4 goals10%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC

* 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.

57%
League average

Goal patterns

19%BTTS at half-time24%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
0%BTTS in both halves14%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
14%Scored in both halves29%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC

BTTS and goal count

48%Min. 3 goals and BTTS48%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
10%Min. 3 goals without BTTS19%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
80%BTTS - last 560%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC

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.

1st half

52%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
33%Min. 2 goals before half-time33%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
5%Min. 3 goals before half-time14%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC

2nd half

90%Min. 1 goal after half-time86%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
38%Min. 2 goals after half-time57%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
24%Min. 3 goals after half-time48%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Karlsruher SC is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.05 pts / game - Nürnberg · 1.14 pts / game - Karlsruher SC

Nürnberg - half-time state
14% leading62% draw24% trailing
Karlsruher SC - half-time state
24% leading43% draw33% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.05Points per game (1st half)1.14
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
0.33Goals scored (1st half)0.52
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
0.57Goals conceded (1st half)0.62
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
0.9Average goals (1st half)1.14
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
57%Clean sheet before half-time43%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
71%No goal before half-time67%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC

After half-time (2nd half)

1.38Points per game (2nd half)1.43
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
0.81Goals scored (2nd half)0.9
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
0.86Goals conceded (2nd half)1.14
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
1.67Average goals (2nd half)2.05
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
38%Clean sheet after half-time38%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC
48%No goal after half-time38%
NürnbergKarlsruher SC

Nürnberg - second-half results

38% W24% D38% L
22
Half-time points
7
Half-time goals
-5
Goal difference (1st half)
29
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.05
PPG before half-time
Lead holding236%

Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Karlsruher SC - second-half results

38% W29% D33% L
24
Half-time points
11
Half-time goals
-2
Goal difference (1st half)
30
Second-half points
-5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.14
PPG before half-time
Lead holding138%

Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.5

Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Nürnberg - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.602.00
Goals scored / game0.21.2
Goals allowed / game0.80.8
Average goals per game1.02.0
1 goal60%100%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal80%20%
Goal difference-3+2
Half-time: 0% leading - 60% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 1
Karlsruher SC - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.802.00
Goals scored / game0.41.0
Goals allowed / game0.80.4
Average goals per game1.21.4
1 goal80%80%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet20%60%
No goal80%40%
Goal difference-2+3
Half-time: 20% leading - 20% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Nürnberg
ScoredConceded
1
1
0-15
3
3
16-30
3
8
31-45
8
3
46-60
4
7
61-75
5
8
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

Karlsruher SC
ScoredConceded
4
2
0-15
3
4
16-30
4
7
31-45
5
6
46-60
3
9
61-75
11
9
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.88
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.4 : 1.4
Estimated goal split
home : away
100%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
57%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+4%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
45%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
11%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 9 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Nürnberg

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.02
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.31
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.36
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.05
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
75%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
107%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.16
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
21% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 4% come in the first quarter-hour.
21%

Karlsruher SC

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.39
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.06
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+2.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.09
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.03
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
107%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
116%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.09
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
37% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
37%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (2. Bundesliga).

Teams vs league

NürnbergLigaKarlsruher SC
Average goals per game 2.572.87 3.19
Both teams scored 62%57% 52%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 57%58% 67%
Clean sheets 10%24% 24%
Goal before half-time 52%68% 67%
Goal after half-time 90%84% 86%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.87
Average goals per game
57%
Both teams scored
58%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
24%
Clean sheets
1.52
Home goals / game
1.34
Away goals / game
+13%
Home attack advantage
+12%
Home defensive advantage
+14%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
68%
1 goal
35%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
84%
1 goal
49%
2 goals
22%
3 goals
8%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. NürnbergGoalJulian Justvan
  2. NürnbergGoalJulian JustvanAssist: Adriano Grimaldi
  3. Karlsruher SCYellow cardPaul Scholl
  4. Karlsruher SCGoalMarvin Wanitzek
  5. NürnbergYellow cardAdam Marhiev
  6. NürnbergSubstitutionOn: Ayoub ChaikhounOff: Rabby Nzingoula
  7. NürnbergGoalMohamed Alì ZOmaAssist: Berkay Yilmaz
  8. Karlsruher SCYellow cardHyeok-Kyu Kwon
  9. NürnbergSubstitutionOn: Piet Lasse ScobelOff: Adriano Grimaldi
  10. Karlsruher SCYellow cardChristoph Kobald

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Nürnberg's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Karlsruher SC. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

Karlsruher SC
2 : 1
1. FC Nürnberg

FAQ

What was the result of Nürnberg vs Karlsruher SC?

The 2. Bundesliga match finished Nürnberg 5:1 Karlsruher SC. 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 Karlsruher SC?

Nürnberg score 1.14 goals per game on average and Karlsruher SC 1.43. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Nürnberg's matches and 52% of Karlsruher SC's.

What form are Nürnberg and Karlsruher SC in?

Over the last 5 games Nürnberg have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Karlsruher SC 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nürnberg vs Karlsruher SC?

The statistical background for Nürnberg vs Karlsruher SC — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.