Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg: prediction and stats
2. BundesligaRegular Season - 17Kick-off on January 16, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Olympiastadion Berlin, Berlin
The Footlab model makes Hertha BSC the favourite at 48%, against 24% for a draw and 29% 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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
A very open match: only 22 Elo points separate Hertha BSC (2,043) and 1. FC Nürnberg (2,021).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hertha BSC have 6 wins, 4 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 22, 2026 | FC Saarbrücken(away) | 1-1 | DFB Pokal |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 1. FC Heidenheim(home) | 4-1 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Aug 7, 2026 | VfL Bochum(away) | 1-0 | 2. Bundesliga |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 1. FC Köln(away) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Mamelodi Sundowns(home) | 1-1 | 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: 3 Hertha BSC win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 1. FC Nürnberg win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | Hertha BSC 2-1 1. FC Nürnberg | 2. Bundesliga |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 1. FC Nürnberg 0-3 Hertha BSC | 2. Bundesliga |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Hertha BSC 0-0 1. FC Nürnberg | 2. Bundesliga |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1. FC Nürnberg 0-2 Hertha BSC | 2. Bundesliga |
| Mar 30, 2024 | Hertha BSC 3-3 1. FC Nürnberg | 2. Bundesliga |
| Oct 22, 2023 | 1. FC Nürnberg 3-1 Hertha BSC | 2. Bundesliga |
Last archived meeting: Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg on Mar 1, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Hertha BSC score 2.8 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; 1. FC Nürnberg score 2.7 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 65% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertha BSC | 2.8 | 1.3 | 3 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
| 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?
Hertha BSC sit 2nd in 2. Bundesliga (6 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 |
| 2 | Hertha BSC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
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 Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
- The Footlab model makes Hertha BSC the favourite at 48%, against 24% for a draw and 29% for 1. FC Nürnberg.
- Where and when is Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg played?
- Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg is played on January 16, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Olympiastadion Berlin, in the 2. Bundesliga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 65% 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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