FC Nurnberg
Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga Max-Morlock-Stadion Sun 19 Oct 07:30
Holstein Kiel
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Nurnberg vs Holstein Kiel

Nurnberg host Holstein Kiel in this German 2. Bundesliga encounter at Max-Morlock-Stadion, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 19 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Back Holstein to Make Life Difficult for Nurnberg

Holstein Kiel +0.25 at -161 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against Nurnberg, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.

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Holstein Beat Nurnberg in Pair’s Previous Clash

Nurnberg won their last game. It was on the road where Fortuna Dusseldorf were beaten 3-2 at Merkur Spiel-Arena. Miroslav Klose's men had seven shots on target and 49% possession, while Rafael Lubach, Julian Justvan and Finn Becker each scored one goal.

Holstein Kiel hosted Darmstadt in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw at Holstein Stadion. The Schleswig-Holstein side enjoyed 60% possession and had eight shots on goal, with David Zec finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Holstein had the upper hand in the last clash between these sides. At Max-Morlock-Stadion, they recorded a 4-0 away victory over Nurnberg. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved five Holstein wins, two Nurnberg victories and three draws.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
9 Nurnberg logo Nurnberg 21 7 5 9 24 30 -6 24:30 26
11 Holstein Kiel logo Holstein Kiel 20 6 6 8 25 26 -1 25:26 24
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Nurnberg – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. Nurnberg have had 52.0% possession and 5.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.0 corners.

Top goalscorers Julian Justvan and Mahir Emreli have found the net 3 times, with Rafael Lubach scoring 2. Julian Justvan and Adriano Grimaldi have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece.

Holstein Kiel – Last 10 League Games

Holstein have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, with an average of 9.7 attempts, 4.2 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. Marcel Rapp's team average 43.4% possession, 3.2 corners in their favour and 5.5 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts.

David Zec and Phil Harres have scored 2 goals, followed by Adrian Kapralik with 1. Alexander Bernhardsson and John Tolkin are the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Nurnberg confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jan Reichert (GK), Tim Drexler, Fabio Gruber, Luka Lochoshvili, Berkay Yilmaz, Finn Becker, Adam Markhiev, Pape Demba Diop, Julian Justvan, Rafael Lubach, Mohamed Ali Zoma.

Holstein Kiel confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jonas Krumrey (GK), David Zec, Carl Johansson, Marco Komenda, Lasse Rosenboom, Kasper Davidsen, Magnus Knudsen, Alexander Bernhardsson, Steven Skrzybski, Adrian Kapralik, Phil Harres.

Nurnberg vs Holstein Kiel Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Nurnberg vs Holstein Kiel betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, corners forecast, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

Wager on Holstein Kiel +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -161 for this 2. Bundesliga game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent 2. Bundesliga stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Nurnberg vs Holstein Kiel league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Holstein in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Nurnberg in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Nurnberg in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Nurnberg in 8 of their last 10 games against Holstein.
Holstein +0.25 Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 61.7% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 70% based on their in-depth research. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nurnberg Nurnberg logo 1 - 2 Holstein Kiel logo Holstein Kiel

Holstein Kiel can be backed to win 2-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +650 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alexander Bernhardsson to Score +260 BetMGM logo

Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel) has netted four goals in his past nine league games on the road. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +260 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

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Corners Prediction

Holstein Kiel Under 4.5 Corners -120 BetMGM logo

Holstein Kiel have had under 4.5 corners in six straight away matches, while the last 5 Nurnberg games have seen them concede an average of 3.60 corners. We expect Holstein to fall short and this Team Corners wager can be backed at -120.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Nurnberg Logo Nurnberg
Total
9.50 5.50 4.00
Home
9.20 4.20 5.00
Away
9.40 4.50 4.90
Holstein Kiel Logo Holstein Kiel
Total
8.70 3.20 5.50
Home
9.10 4.20 4.90
Away
10.20 3.00 7.20
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Holstein Kiel +0.25 -161
Total Goals Over 2.5 -133
Team Corners Holstein Kiel Under 4.5 -120

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Nurnberg vs Holstein Kiel 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.

Betting Sites Anticipating a Close Encounter

The draw is available at +250 if you believe that this 2. Bundesliga encounter will finish level, with Nurnberg and Holstein Kiel both chalked up at +150 with the bookmakers to secure respective wins.

Nurnberg and Holstein can both be backed at -122 on the Draw No Bet market. This means money back if the game ends level, with this being a less risky alternative for bettors.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -159.

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Semir Telalovic Heads First Goalscorer Market

There is +220 available that Semir Telalovic finds the net, while he is available at +500 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals
Semir Telalovic (Nurnberg)
First
+220
Anytime
+500
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Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel)
First
+225
Anytime
+500
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Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel)
First
+260
Anytime
+600
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Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel)
First
+265
Anytime
+550
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Nurnberg Have Lost Seven of their Past Ten Home Clashes

Nurnberg have seven defeats, two wins and one draw in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

Holstein have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

The last Max-Morlock-Stadion meeting saw Holstein beat Nurnberg 4-0. Holstein have secured two wins, Nurnberg boast a win and there have been two draws in the past 5 H2H meetings at Max-Morlock-Stadion.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Nurnberg logo Nurnberg Home Stats 2-1-7 2.80 1.00 1.80 8 2 5 5
Holstein Kiel logo Holstein Kiel Away Stats 4-2-4 2.30 1.10 1.20 4 6 5 5
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Nurnberg logo Nurnberg League Stats
Holstein Kiel logo Holstein Kiel League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Nurnberg vs Holstein Kiel Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Nurnberg vs Holstein team news before wagering. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups and the latest on injuries.

Nurnberg Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Holstein Kiel Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Nurnberg Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

1 Jan Reichert
15 Tim Drexler 4 Fabio Gruber 24 Luka Lochoshvili 21 Berkay Yilmaz
25 Finn Becker 6 Adam Markhiev 20 Pape Demba Diop
10 Julian Justvan 18 Rafael Lubach 23 Mohamed Ali Zoma
21 Jonas Krumrey
26 David Zec 5 Carl Johansson 3 Marco Komenda 23 Lasse Rosenboom
15 Kasper Davidsen 24 Magnus Knudsen 11 A. Bernhardsson 7 Steven Skrzybski
20 Adrian Kapralik 19 Phil Harres

Holstein Kiel Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Nurnberg Substitutes

  • 7Mickael Biron
  • 9Semir Telalovic
  • 11Artem Stepanov
  • 26Christian Mathenia
  • 31Robin Knoche
  • 32Tim Janisch
  • 33Adriano Grimaldi
  • 41Eric Porstner
  • 44Ondrej Karafiat

Holstein Kiel Substitutes

  • 1Timon Weiner
  • 2Frederik Roslyng
  • 6Marko Ivezic
  • 10J. T. Therkelsen
  • 13Ivan Nekic
  • 22Stefan Schwab
  • 25Marcus Mueller
  • 29Niklas Niehoff
  • 39Robert Wagner

Previous Nurnberg Lineups

03 Oct 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 2-3 Nurnberg
28 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg 0-3 Hertha BSC
20 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg 2-1 Bochum
13 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 2-1 Nurnberg
29 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg 0-0 Paderborn
22 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Preussen Munster 2-1 Nurnberg

Previous Holstein Kiel Lineups

04 Oct 2. Bundesliga
Holstein Kiel 1-1 Darmstadt
27 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 1-0 Holstein Kiel
21 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Holstein Kiel 3-0 Karlsruher
13 Sep 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 0-1 Holstein Kiel
30 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Holstein Kiel 1-2 Hannover 96
24 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Greuther Furth 0-2 Holstein Kiel

Injuries & Suspensions

Nurnberg Injury Table
Type Name Info
Rafael Lubach Yellow cards
Michal Kukucka Calf
Holstein Kiel Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Team Squads

Nurnberg Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Miroslav Klose

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jan Reichert 1 G 8 720 8 0 0 0 1 0
Berkay Yilmaz 21 D 8 720 8 0 0 0 2 0
Fabio Gruber 4 D 8 720 8 0 0 0 3 0
Luka Lochoshvili 24 D 8 699 8 0 0 0 2 0
Julian Justvan 10 M 8 696 8 0 2 1 1 0

Holstein Kiel Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Marcel Rapp

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jonas Krumrey 21 - 8 720 8 0 0 1 0 0
David Zec 26 D 8 720 8 0 2 0 4 0
Alexander Bernhardsson 11 F 8 636 8 0 1 2 1 0
John Tolkin 47 D 8 630 8 0 1 2 0 0
Carl Johansson 5 D 6 540 6 0 0 0 2 0
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 21 12 4 5 26:16 40
2 Paderborn 21 12 3 6 33:24 39
3 Elversberg 21 11 5 5 37:23 38
4 Darmstadt 20 10 8 2 36:22 38
5 Hannover 96 20 10 5 5 35:27 35
6 Hertha BSC 21 9 7 5 28:20 34
7 Kaiserslautern 20 9 4 7 35:27 31
8 Bochum 21 7 6 8 30:27 27
9 Nurnberg 21 7 5 9 24:30 26
10 Karlsruher 20 7 5 8 29:36 26
11 Holstein Kiel 20 6 6 8 25:26 24
12 Braunschweig 20 7 3 10 21:32 24
13 Magdeburg 21 7 2 12 31:37 23
14 F. Dusseldorf 20 7 2 11 19:30 23
15 Preussen Munster 21 5 7 9 25:32 22
16 A. Bielefeld 20 5 6 9 30:28 21
17 D. Dresden 21 5 6 10 31:38 21
18 Greuther Furth 21 5 4 12 32:52 19
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Darmstadt 10 7 3 0 20:8 24
2 Schalke 04 10 7 2 1 14:8 23
3 Kaiserslautern 11 7 1 3 25:15 22
4 Paderborn 11 7 1 3 19:15 22
5 Elversberg 10 5 4 1 16:9 19
6 Nurnberg 11 5 4 2 15:13 19
7 Bochum 10 5 2 3 17:12 17
8 Hannover 96 9 5 1 3 14:12 16
9 Karlsruher 9 5 1 3 16:16 16
10 Hertha BSC 11 4 4 3 9:10 16
11 Preussen Munster 11 3 6 2 15:14 15
12 A. Bielefeld 10 4 2 4 19:12 14
13 Holstein Kiel 10 4 2 4 12:10 14
14 F. Dusseldorf 11 4 2 5 11:16 14
15 Braunschweig 11 4 2 5 12:19 14
16 D. Dresden 10 2 3 5 15:17 9
17 Greuther Furth 10 2 3 5 14:24 9
18 Magdeburg 10 2 1 7 14:20 7