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
Key match information
Darmstadt 98 played Nürnberg in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The match was played on 23 January 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Darmstadt 98: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Nürnberg: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Darmstadt 98 scores 1.78 and concedes 1.11 goals per match. Nürnberg scores 1.22 and concedes 1.39. League average: 2.82 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Darmstadt 98 56%, Nürnberg 61%. Over 2.5: Darmstadt 98 56%, Nürnberg 61%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Darmstadt 98 has higher xG: 1.56 vs 1.48. Darmstadt 98: 14.1 shots per match, Nürnberg: 12.8.
Match halves
Darmstadt 98: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 1.11. Nürnberg: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
Darmstadt 98: 46-60 (8 goals). Nürnberg: 46-60 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
2. Bundesliga: 2.82 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Darmstadt 98 is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Darmstadt 98 · 1.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.78 goals / match - Darmstadt 98 · 1.22 goals / match - Nürnberg
Darmstadt 98 is 25% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.11 goals / match - Darmstadt 98 · 1.39 goals / match - Nürnberg
Darmstadt 98 scores in 78% of matches (14 of 18 matches), while Nürnberg keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 matches).
Nürnberg scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Darmstadt 98 keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Darmstadt 98
Over / Under - Nürnberg
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Darmstadt 98 · 1.11 pts / match - Nürnberg
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Darmstadt 98 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Nürnberg - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Darmstadt 98
Nürnberg
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Darmstadt 98 1 - 0 - 0 Nürnberg. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.