Match

1. FC Nürnberg vs Karlsruher SC: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 23Kick-off on February 27, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Max-Morlock-Stadion, Nürnberg

1. FC NürnbergKarlsruher SC

The Footlab model makes 1. FC Nürnberg the favourite at 59%, against 22% for a draw and 19% for Karlsruher SC. 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 Nürnberg vs Karlsruher SC?

A very open match: only 62 Elo points separate 1. FC Nürnberg (2,023) and Karlsruher SC (1,961).

1. FC Nürnberg win59 %
Draw22 %
Karlsruher SC win19 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, 1. FC Nürnberg have 8 wins, 6 draws and 1 defeats; Karlsruher SC have 4, 3 and 8.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

1. FC Nürnberg
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026FC Viktoria Köln(away)1-1DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026SpVgg Greuther Fürth(away)4-22. Bundesliga
Aug 9, 2026Dynamo Dresden(home)3-02. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026Oviedo(home)2-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026Palermo(away)2-2Friendlies Clubs
Karlsruher SC
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026Preußen Münster(away)2-1DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 20261. FC Kaiserslautern(away)0-02. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026Arminia Bielefeld(home)2-12. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 20261899 Hoffenheim(away)0-3Friendlies Clubs
Jul 26, 2026Inter(home)1-2Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 1. FC Nürnberg win(s), 0 draw(s), 4 Karlsruher SC win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 13, 20261. FC Nürnberg 5-1 Karlsruher SC2. Bundesliga
Sep 13, 2025Karlsruher SC 2-1 1. FC Nürnberg2. Bundesliga
Jan 19, 20251. FC Nürnberg 2-1 Karlsruher SC2. Bundesliga
Aug 3, 2024Karlsruher SC 3-2 1. FC Nürnberg2. Bundesliga
Apr 28, 20241. FC Nürnberg 0-1 Karlsruher SC2. Bundesliga
Jan 13, 2024Karlsruher SC 3-1 1. FC NürnbergFriendlies Clubs

Last archived meeting: 1. FC Nürnberg vs Karlsruher SC on Feb 13, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

1. FC Nürnberg score 2.7 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Karlsruher SC score 1.3 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
1. FC Nürnberg2.71.2410/1510/15
Karlsruher SC1.31.9110/1512/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

1. FC Nürnberg sit 1st in 2. Bundesliga (6 points from 2 matches) and Karlsruher SC sit 3rd (4 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
11. FC Nürnberg2200726
3Karlsruher SC2110214

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 Nürnberg vs Karlsruher SC?
The Footlab model makes 1. FC Nürnberg the favourite at 59%, against 22% for a draw and 19% for Karlsruher SC.
Where and when is 1. FC Nürnberg vs Karlsruher SC played?
1. FC Nürnberg vs Karlsruher SC is played on February 27, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Max-Morlock-Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 63% 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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