5 September 2026, 11:00 UTC

Holstein Kiel vs 1. FC Nürnberg 2. Bundesliga prediction & result

Holstein-Stadion, Kiel
Full time2 – 2

Final score: Holstein Kiel 2-2 1. FC Nürnberg.

Before kick-off the model made it 41% Holstein Kiel, 29% draw, 30% 1. FC Nürnberg — fair odds of 2.44, 3.45 and 3.33.

Most likely scoreline: 2-1.

The model got this one wrong.

Published · updated

Has the model earned this number?

Holstein Kiel at 41%: of 2,957 settled 40–50% forecasts, 46.1% came in (average 43.9%). It can be read literally. The full record.

How the model saw it, minute by minute

Holstein Kiel5%Draw92%1. FC Nürnberg3%

Rebuilt after the match from the model's pre-match expected goals, frozen in the log before kick-off, plus the score and cards as they stood at each minute — never anything later. A ball marks each of the 4 goals. The same replay scores the in-play model on the track record.

Match analysis

Match timeline

Adrián Kaprálik
12'
David Zec
16'
34'
Eric Porstner
Guillermo Balzi
36'
41'
⚽A. Markhievassist: J. Fernandez
⚽P. Harresassist: A. Kapralik
45'
⚽A. Kapralikassist: J. Meffert
50'
56'
⚽P. Scobelassist: A. Markhiev
🔁J. Tolkinout: L. Parduzi
63'
🔁J. Therkelsenout: G. de Regt
63'
63'
🔁F. Beckerout: R. Lubach
63'
🔁J. Justvanout: W. Boving
Leon Parduzi
65'
72'
🔁T. Janischout: G. Masouras
77'
Rafael Lubach
🔁K. Davidsenout: T. Tasdelen
79'
83'
Giannis Masouras
85'
🔁P. Scobelout: S. Haugen
85'
🔁M. A. Zomaout: R. Ghrieb

Match stats — Holstein Kiel vs 1. FC Nürnberg

44%Possession56%
14Shots19
3On target7
10Corners8
0.68xG1.84

Goals against chances

Holstein Kiel2 from 0.68 xGmore than the chances were worth
1. FC Nürnberg2 from 1.84 xGabout what the chances were worth

Expected goals totals what the openings were worth, so the gap between it and the score is the finishing — and the luck. Under half a goal either way is called level: xG is an estimate and a smaller gap than that is inside its own error.

Line-ups

Holstein Kiel 4-5-1
  • 1T. WeinerG
  • 32H. SekineD
  • 13I. NekicD
  • 26D. ZecD
  • 47J. TolkinD
  • 20A. KapralikM
  • 8G. BalziM
  • 28J. MeffertM
  • 15K. DavidsenM
  • 10J. TherkelsenM
  • 19P. HarresF
Substitutes
  • 31M. EngelhardtG
  • 41L. RothenhagenG
  • 5N. MadsenD
  • 3N. TakahashiD
  • 40L. ParduziD
  • 30T. TasdelenM
  • 43T. WieseM
  • 11G. de RegtF
  • 44M. Richter MonserratM
Coach: Tim Walter
1. FC Nürnberg 4-2-3-1
  • 1J. ReichertG
  • 32T. JanischD
  • 4A. KalogeropoulosD
  • 20F. OttoD
  • 41E. PorstnerD
  • 6A. MarkhievM
  • 8J. FernandezM
  • 10J. JustvanM
  • 22F. BeckerM
  • 23M. A. ZomaM
  • 19P. ScobelF
Substitutes
  • 13R. LisewskiG
  • 21G. MasourasD
  • 14A. CeresoliD
  • 36K. MandicD
  • 18R. LubachM
  • 16M. SoldicM
  • 9S. HaugenF
  • 11W. BovingF
  • 7R. GhriebF
Coach: Miroslav Klose

Form going into Holstein Kiel vs 1. FC Nürnberg

Holstein Kiel

All competitions we cover

  • L0-2away to 1. FC Magdeburg30 August 2026
  • D2-2FC St. Pauli14 August 2026
  • D2-2away to SV Darmstadt 988 August 2026

1. FC Nürnberg

All competitions we cover

  • W4-1Arminia Bielefeld29 August 2026
  • W4-2away to SpVgg Greuther Fürth15 August 2026
  • W3-0Dynamo Dresden9 August 2026

Up to 5 matches before kick-off, most recent first; context, not the model's input. How to read this.

2. Bundesliga table

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
18Holstein Kiel111551114-38
21. FC Nürnberg117312613+1324

Where the two sides stand today, not on the day of this match. Full table

Head-to-head: Holstein Kiel vs 1. FC Nürnberg

  • 14 March 2026Holstein Kiel 2–3 1. FC Nürnberg2. Bundesliga
  • 19 October 20251. FC Nürnberg 1–1 Holstein Kiel2. Bundesliga
  • 6 April 2024FC Nurnberg 0–4 Holstein Kiel2. Bundesliga
  • 29 October 2023Holstein Kiel 0–2 FC Nurnberg2. Bundesliga
  • 15 April 2023Holstein Kiel 2–1 FC Nurnberg2. Bundesliga
  • 9 October 2022FC Nurnberg 2–3 Holstein Kiel2. Bundesliga

Leading scorers: Holstein Kiel and 1. FC Nürnberg

Holstein Kiel

GoalsAssists

  • P. Harres53

1. FC Nürnberg

GoalsAssists

  • M. Zoma70
  • P. Scobel61

Top 3 by league goals this season; player availability is not in the model. How to read this.

The result against the call

Holstein Kiel and 1. FC Nürnberg drew 2–2. The model had leaned towards a win for Holstein Kiel at 41% and given a draw 29%. At that figure it expects the outcome about once in every 3 matches like this one. The goals: A. Markhiev 41' for 1. FC Nürnberg, P. Harres 45' for Holstein Kiel, A. Kapralik 50' for Holstein Kiel, P. Scobel 56' for 1. FC Nürnberg. On expected goals it finished 0.68–1.84.

Statistical estimate, not betting advice This prediction is generated from a statistical model for entertainment and informational purposes only. It does not guarantee any outcome and should not be used as the basis for placing a bet.