1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Ingolstadt 04 Predictions

Prediction by The Form Guide — 1. FC Nürnberg and FC Ingolstadt 04 arrive in sharply different form (13 vs 6 points from the last five) — routed to The Form Guide, which weights momentum most heavily.
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high confidence
1. FC Nürnberg

1. FC Nürnberg

AI Predicted Score

3 - 1

FC Ingolstadt 04

FC Ingolstadt 04

🗓️ Friday, 2 Oct 2026 at 10:00 UTC

Win Probability (1X2)

1. FC Nürnberg 62%Draw 23%FC Ingolstadt 04 15%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: 1. FC Nürnberg Win

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Match Result: 1. FC Nürnberg Win
8/10
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
7/10

1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Ingolstadt 04: Match Preview

Nürnberg arrive at this friendly in the midst of a genuine purple patch, unbeaten in their last five competitive outings and collecting four wins along the way. Their attack is purring, having scored at least twice in each of those matches and averaging 2.6 goals per game, with an impressive 16.8 shots and 6.6 on target per match. Ingolstadt, meanwhile, have hit a rough patch, losing back-to-back games and netting only once in their last two. Their recent form string of LLWLW highlights a side struggling for rhythm and end product.

Statistically, the matchup tilts heavily towards Nürnberg. Their recent home form is strong, and they have failed to score just once in their last ten matches. Ingolstadt's away numbers are concerning: only one goal scored and five conceded in their last two on the road, with a meagre 2.4 shots on target per game over the last five. Nürnberg's first-half output is particularly notable, with eight goals before the break in their last five, suggesting a fast start is likely. Set-piece threat is also in their favour, averaging five corners per game compared to Ingolstadt's 2.4.

The model expects Nürnberg's momentum to carry them through, projecting a 3-1 home win. Ingolstadt's defensive vulnerabilities and lack of attacking punch, combined with Nürnberg's relentless forward play and ability to score early, point towards a match where the hosts seize control from the outset. The only caveat is the friendly context, which may see both managers rotate, but the gulf in current form is difficult to ignore.

How 1. FC Nürnberg and FC Ingolstadt 04 Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Ingolstadt 04 Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

1. FC Nürnberg1. FC Nürnberglast 5 matches
M. A. ZomaXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

J. JustvanXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

A. MarkhievXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

P. ScobelXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

T. JanischXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

FC Ingolstadt 04FC Ingolstadt 04last 5 matches
N. VelupillayXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

L. LokotschXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

O. Ugondusub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Nürnberg's momentum is undeniable: four wins and a draw from their last five, with 13 goals scored and only six conceded. Their attack has been especially sharp, producing high shot volumes and consistent early goals. Ingolstadt, meanwhile, have lost three of their last five, including back-to-back defeats, and have struggled to create chances or keep opponents at bay.

1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Ingolstadt 04 — Last 7 Matches

1. FC Nürnberg1. FC NürnbergLast 5 results
W2-1
D2-2
W3-2
W5-1
W10-0
Wvs Oviedo2-1
D@ Palermo2-2
Wvs Waldhof Mannheim3-2
W@ Ansbach5-1
W@ Kornburg10-0

Strengths

  • +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
  • +Prolific attack — 2.6 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 100% of games this season
FC Ingolstadt 04FC Ingolstadt 04Last 7 results
L1-4
L0-1
W1-0
W2-0
W2-0
L1-2
W4-2
L@ 1. FC Heidenheim1-4
L@ RB Leipzig0-1
Wvs Palermo1-0
Wvs Lask Linz2-0
Wvs Eichstätt2-0
Lvs SSV Ulm 18461-2
Wvs Ried4-2

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5

1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Ingolstadt 04 Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
62%
23%
15%
1. FC Nürnberg 62%Draw 23%FC Ingolstadt 04 15%
Both Teams to Score
57%
43%
Yes 57%No 43%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
72%
28%
Over 2.5 72%Under 2.5 28%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
47%
53%
Over 9.5 47%Under 9.5 53%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind 1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Ingolstadt 04 that most previews miss.

  • 1Nürnberg have scored eight first-half goals in their last five games, double Ingolstadt's total across both halves in the same span.
  • 2Over 2.5 goals has landed in 100% of Nürnberg's matches this season, with four of their last five producing at least three goals.
  • 3Ingolstadt have failed to score in three of their last five away matches against Nürnberg in all competitions.

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1. FC Nürnberg2.45

Expected goals · model says 2.45

FC Ingolstadt 041.25

Expected goals · model says 1.25

Win Probability
1. FC Nürnberg 64% Draw 18% FC Ingolstadt 04 18%

Over 2.5 Goals

71%

BTTS: Yes

65%

Likely Scores

2-1 · 3-1 · 1-1

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The Case For This 1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Ingolstadt 04 Prediction

Momentum is firmly with Nürnberg, who have surged through their last five fixtures unbeaten, racking up four victories and a draw while consistently finding the net. Ingolstadt, by contrast, have stumbled with two consecutive defeats and only one win in their last four, struggling to generate attacking threat. The contrast in form is stark, and it shapes the likely dynamic of this friendly.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Nürnberg's last five: WWDWW, 13 points from 15, 2.6 goals per game.

Defence

  • →Ingolstadt's last five: LLWLW, only 0.8 goals scored per game, two clean sheets but three losses.
  • →Nürnberg have scored in every match this season and failed to keep a clean sheet in only one of the last five.

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🚩 1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Ingolstadt 04 Corners Prediction

low confidence
9.4expected total corners
Over 47%
Under 53%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5 corners for 1. FC Nürnberg and 4.4 for FC Ingolstadt 04, for an expected total of 9.4. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (53%). Over 8.5: 60% · Over 10.5: 34%.

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What History Says: 1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Ingolstadt 04

The head-to-head record is surprisingly balanced, with Ingolstadt winning five of the last ten and Nürnberg three. Recent meetings have produced goals in both directions, but Nürnberg did win the last home friendly 2-1. Ingolstadt have, however, shown the capacity for big away wins in this fixture, including a 5-0 and 7-0 in years past.

1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Ingolstadt 04 Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

3

1. FC Nürnberg wins

2

Draws

5

FC Ingolstadt 04 wins

30%20% draws50%
12 Jan 251. FC Nürnberg vs FC Ingolstadt 042-1
21 Mar 241. FC Nürnberg vs FC Ingolstadt 040-2
4 Feb 22FC Nurnberg vs FC Ingolstadt 040-5
8 Oct 21FC Nurnberg vs FC Ingolstadt 040-7
22 Aug 21FC Ingolstadt 04 vs FC Nurnberg0-0
11 Jul 20FC Ingolstadt 04 vs FC Nurnberg3-1

Things to Watch: 1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Ingolstadt 04

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  • ⚠️Standings data is missing; league motivation cannot be fully assessed.
  • ⚠️As a friendly, rotation and experimentation may affect lineups and intensity.

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Final Verdict

1. FC Nürnberg 3–1 FC Ingolstadt 04

Nürnberg's recent surge, underlined by a WWDWW form string and 2.6 goals per game, is the single strongest signal in the data. The predicted 3-1 scoreline reflects their attacking momentum and Ingolstadt's defensive frailty. The main risk lies in the friendly setting, where squad rotation or reduced intensity could dampen the expected goal output.

1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Ingolstadt 04: Common Questions

Who will win 1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Ingolstadt 04?

The model gives Nürnberg a 62% probability of victory, reflecting their unbeaten five-match run and prolific attack. Ingolstadt's chances are rated at just 15%, with a 23% probability of a draw.

Will Nürnberg's scoring streak continue in this match?

Nürnberg have scored in every match this season and average 2.6 goals per game over their last five. The probability of over 1.5 goals is 93%, and over 2.5 goals stands at 72%, so their scoring run looks likely to continue.

Is both teams to score a strong play here?

The model assigns a 57% probability to both teams scoring, with Nürnberg's attack in form but Ingolstadt averaging just 0.8 goals per game in their last five. While BTTS is more likely than not, Ingolstadt's blunt attack tempers confidence.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for 1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Ingolstadt 04: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Form Guide, the momentum specialist — weights the last five matches above everything. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 25 September 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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