Nurnberg vs FC Koln Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 May 2025

We’re a big fan of promotion contenders Koln at odds of -143 to defeat Nurnberg, with this Full-Time Result bet standing out. There’s a nice return that could be landed and we think a win might happen.

Nurnberg have lost their last three home games, most recently being beaten 3-1 by Elversberg at Max-Morlock-Stadion. The Bavaria side managed two shots on target and had 50% possession, with Janis Antiste bagging the goal.

FC Koln played Jahn Regensburg at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at RheinEnergieSTADION. The Billy Goats boasted 67% possession and had five shots on goal, with Tim Lemperle finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between Koln and Nurnberg saw the former triumph at home. It was a 3-1 scoreline at RheinEnergieSTADION.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Nurnberg	25	8	6	11	31	35	-4	31:35	30

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 6.2 attempts. Nurnberg have had 49.8% possession and 3.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.7 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts, while being awarded 5.9 corners.

Mahir Emreli leads the way with 4 goals, with Janis Antiste and Julian Justvan getting 3 apiece. Caspar Jander and Julian Justvan are the leading assists makers with 3.

Koln have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 4.7 shots on goal, 12.0 attempts and 1.1 goals. The North Rhine-Westphalia outfit average 55.9% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 9.4 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Gian-Luca Waldschmidt got 4 goals, Tim Lemperle notched 2, while Damion Downs and two other players scored 1. Gian-Luca Waldschmidt is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Nurnberg confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Michal Kukucka (GK), Tim Drexler, Robin Knoche, Fabio Gruber, Tim Janisch, Julian Justvan, Caspar Jander, Rafael Lubach, Berkay Yilmaz, Janis Antiste, Mahir Emreli.

FC Koln confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marvin Schwaebe (GK), Jusuf Gazibegovic, Timo Huebers, Dominique Heintz, Leart Paqarada, Eric Martel, Denis Huseinbasic, Jan Thielmann, Gian-Luca Waldschmidt, Florian Kainz, Tim Lemperle.

Nurnberg vs FC Koln Prediction & Betting Tips

There’s a realistic prospect that we’ll see Koln secure a win and they are priced at -143 to triumph in this 2. Bundesliga encounter. We think that the price offers bettors plenty of juice.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key Nurnberg vs FC Koln league stats:

• Koln have won 11 of their last 20 games.
• Nurnberg have lost 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Nurnberg have lost their last 3 games at home.

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 58.8% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

If you’re expecting Koln to triumph but also anticipate that they’ll achieve a shut-out, then it is logical to wager the bigger price on the Result + Both Teams to Score No market.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Nurnberg 0 - 2 Koln

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Koln to win by a 2-0 scoreline. At odds of +750, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tim Lemperle to Score +165

Tim Lemperle (Koln) has racked up two goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga matches. We’re happy to take the +165 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Tim Lemperle Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+133

First

+340

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Corners Prediction

Nurnberg Over 4.5 Corners -120

The past 10 Nurnberg home games have involved them having an average of 6.10 corners, with Koln conceding over 4.5 corners in their previous three away matches. If you agree with our verdict that the Nurnberg Team Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of -120 that this happens.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Nurnberg

Total

9.10 3.20 5.90

Home

10.20 6.10 4.10

Away

10.10 3.90 6.20

Koln

Total

10.00 5.70 4.30

Home

10.90 6.60 4.30

Away

11.30 5.90 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-118

Nurnberg Corners

Over 4.5

+155

Under 4.5

-227

Koln Corners

Over 5.5

-127

Under 5.5

-111

Most Corners

1

+215

X

+600

2

-233

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Nurnberg vs FC Koln Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies betting odds have FC Koln as -250 favourites for this 2. Bundesliga clash, implying that they are 71% likely to win the match. Nurnberg are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +525.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite.

There are hundreds of markets when it comes to betting on the 2. Bundesliga coupon and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the bet that matches your view on the game.

Full-Time Result

1

+525

X

+400

2

-250

Half-Time Result

1

+430

X

+170

2

-122

Double Chance

1X

+165

12

-667

X2

-909

Draw No Bet

1

+340

2

-625

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.25

-116

2 Hcp -1.25

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+180

Over 2.5

-263

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+125

Damion Downs is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +335. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +118.

Damion Downs (Koln)

First

+118

Anytime

+335

Tim Lemperle (Koln)

First

+133

Anytime

+340

Imad Rondic (Koln)

First

+133

Anytime

+380

Steffen Tigges (Koln)

First

+148

Anytime

+410

Mark Uth (Koln)

First

+190

Anytime

+510

Luca Waldschmidt (Koln)

First

+195

Anytime

+525

Jan Thielmann (Koln)

First

+205

Anytime

+540

Marvin Obuz (Koln)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Denis Huseinbasic (Koln)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Stefanos Tzimas (Nurnberg)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Mahir Emreli (Nurnberg)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Mathias Olesen (Koln)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Fayssal Harchaoui (Koln)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Linton Maina (Koln)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Florian Kainz (Koln)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Dejan Ljubicic (Koln)

First

+335

Anytime

+850

Jacob Christensen (Koln)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Janni Luca Serra (Nurnberg)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Lukas Schleimer (Nurnberg)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Jusuf Gazibegovic (Koln)

First

+410

Anytime

+1000

Leart Paqarada (Koln)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Simon Joachims (Nurnberg)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Julian Justvan (Nurnberg)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Max Finkgräfe (Koln)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Eric Martel (Koln)

First

+510

Anytime

+1300

Tim Janisch (Nurnberg)

First

+510

Anytime

+1300

Jens Castrop (Nurnberg)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Enrico Valentini (Nurnberg)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Dustin Forkel (Nurnberg)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Caspar Jander (Nurnberg)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Nurnberg vs FC Koln Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Nurnberg vs Koln team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the 2. Bundesliga squads.

Nurnberg Team Page FC Koln Team Page

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