1. FC Kaiserslautern vs 1. FC Nürnberg: prediction and stats
2. BundesligaRegular Season - 26Kick-off on March 13, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Fritz-Walter-Stadion, Kaiserslautern
The Footlab model makes 1. FC Kaiserslautern the favourite at 40%, against 25% for a draw and 35% for 1. FC Nürnberg. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
A very open match: only 25 Elo points separate 1. FC Kaiserslautern (1,998) and 1. FC Nürnberg (2,023).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, 1. FC Kaiserslautern have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; 1. FC Nürnberg have 8, 6 and 1.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Waldhof Mannheim(away) | 1-0 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Karlsruher SC(home) | 0-0 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 8, 2026 | VfL Wolfsburg(away) | 0-0 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Metz(away) | 3-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Sudtirol(away) | 0-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | FC Viktoria Köln(away) | 1-1 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 15, 2026 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth(away) | 4-2 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Dynamo Dresden(home) | 3-0 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Oviedo(home) | 2-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Palermo(away) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 1. FC Kaiserslautern win(s), 3 draw(s), 2 1. FC Nürnberg win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | 1. FC Nürnberg 3-0 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 2. Bundesliga |
| Oct 26, 2025 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern 1-1 1. FC Nürnberg | 2. Bundesliga |
| Apr 12, 2025 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern 1-2 1. FC Nürnberg | 2. Bundesliga |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 1. FC Nürnberg 0-0 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 2. Bundesliga |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 1. FC Nürnberg 1-1 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 2. Bundesliga |
| Dec 5, 2023 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2-0 1. FC Nürnberg | DFB Pokal |
Last archived meeting: 1. FC Nürnberg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Mar 21, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
1. FC Kaiserslautern score 1.1 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; 1. FC Nürnberg score 2.7 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 61% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 1.1 | 1.1 | 8 | 3/15 | 6/15 |
| 1. FC Nürnberg | 2.7 | 1.2 | 4 | 10/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
1. FC Kaiserslautern sit 14th in 2. Bundesliga (2 points from 2 matches) and 1. FC Nürnberg sit 1st (6 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6 |
| 14 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
- The Footlab model makes 1. FC Kaiserslautern the favourite at 40%, against 25% for a draw and 35% for 1. FC Nürnberg.
- Where and when is 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs 1. FC Nürnberg played?
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs 1. FC Nürnberg is played on March 13, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Fritz-Walter-Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 61% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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