1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Schalke 04 Predictions

2. Bundesliga2. Bundesliga · Germany
low confidence
1. FC Nürnberg

1. FC Nürnberg

AI Predicted Score

1 - 2

FC Schalke 04

FC Schalke 04

🗓️ Saturday, 9 May 2026 at 20:30 CEST (venue time) · 18:30 UTC (your time)📍 Max-Morlock-Stadion, Nuremberg

Win Probability (1X2)

1. FC Nürnberg 19%Draw 28%FC Schalke 04 53%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5

@ 7(+27% edge)

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1. FC Nürnberg0.80

Expected goals · model says 0.80

FC Schalke 041.50

Expected goals · model says 1.50

Win Probability
1. FC Nürnberg 20% Draw 26% FC Schalke 04 54%

Over 2.5 Goals

40%

BTTS: Yes

43%

Likely Scores

0-1 · 1-1 · 0-2

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

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
19%
28%
53%
1. FC Nürnberg 19%Draw 28%FC Schalke 04 53%
Both Teams to Score
46%
54%
Yes 46%No 54%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
41%
59%
Over 2.5 41%Under 2.5 59%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
47%
53%
Over 9.5 47%Under 9.5 53%

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

FC Schalke 04 travel to Nürnberg as league leaders, riding a five-game winning streak and boasting the best away defensive record in the division. Nürnberg are mid-table but solid at home, with a recent uptick in defensive solidity and only one loss in their last five. Schalke's attack has been firing (2.2 goals/game last 5), but Nürnberg have conceded less than a goal per game over the same span. Head-to-head favors Schalke, who have won 7 of the last 10 meetings, including the reverse fixture. Expect Schalke to control proceedings, but Nürnberg's home resilience could keep things tight, with a narrow away win or a draw most likely.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • →H2H: Schalke have won 7 of last 10, including the reverse fixture 1-0.

Defence

  • →Schalke on a 5-game win streak, top of the league, highest away clean sheet rate (40.6%).
  • →Nürnberg strong at home (8W/4D/4L), conceding just over 1 goal per home match.
  • →Schalke average 2.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded in last 5, Nürnberg 1.2 scored, 0.8 conceded.

Injuries & Team News

  • →No significant injuries for either side.

Match Context

  • →Bookmakers heavily favor under 2.5 goals, but model sees higher goal potential.

🚩 1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Schalke 04 Corners Prediction

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

Our corners model projects roughly 5.7 corners for 1. FC Nürnberg and 3.8 for FC Schalke 04, for an expected total of 9.5. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (53%). Over 8.5: 60% · Over 10.5: 35%.

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How 1. FC Nürnberg and FC Schalke 04 Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Schalke 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

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FC Schalke 04FC Schalke 04last 5 matches

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1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Schalke 04 — Last 10 Matches

1. FC Nürnberg1. FC NürnbergLast 10 results
W1-0
D1-1
L0-2
D1-1
W3-0
W3-2
L0-1
L1-2
D1-1
W5-1
Wvs 1. FC Magdeburg1-0
D@ Arminia Bielefeld1-1
Lvs Dynamo Dresden0-2
D@ Eintracht Braunschweig1-1
Wvs 1. FC Kaiserslautern3-0
W@ Holstein Kiel3-2
Lvs Fortuna Düsseldorf0-1
L@ Hertha BSC1-2
D@ VfL Bochum1-1
Wvs Karlsruher SC5-1
FC Schalke 04FC Schalke 04Last 10 results
W1-0
W3-2
W4-1
W2-1
W1-0
D1-1
D2-2
W1-0
D1-1
W5-3
Wvs Fortuna Düsseldorf1-0
W@ SC Paderborn 073-2
Wvs Preußen Münster4-1
W@ SV Elversberg2-1
Wvs Karlsruher SC1-0
D@ SV Darmstadt 981-1
Dvs Hannover 962-2
Wvs Arminia Bielefeld1-0
D@ SpVgg Greuther Fürth1-1
Wvs 1. FC Magdeburg5-3

Strengths

  • +5/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
  • +Prolific attack — 2.2 goals/game (last 5)
  • +High-volume attack — 16 shots/game

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

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

Last 10 meetings between these sides

2

1. FC Nürnberg wins

1

Draws

7

FC Schalke 04 wins

20%10% draws70%
14 Dec 25FC Schalke 04 vs 1. FC Nürnberg1-0
25 Jan 25FC Schalke 04 vs 1. FC Nürnberg3-1
10 Aug 241. FC Nürnberg vs FC Schalke 043-1
13 Apr 24FC Schalke 04 vs FC Nurnberg2-0
4 Nov 23FC Nurnberg vs FC Schalke 041-2
10 Jan 23FC Schalke 04 vs FC Nurnberg0-1

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: 1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Schalke 04

Odds from Betfair. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
1. FC Nürnberg Win2.1019.0%-28.6%
Draw3.5028.0%-0.6%
FC Schalke 04 Win1.6553.0%-7.6%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.5value7.0041.0%+26.7%
Under 2.51.0759.0%-34.5%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes—46.0%—
No—54.0%—

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5 @ 7.00EV +1.870

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

  • ⚠️Market expects very low goals (under 2.5 at 1.07), but model sees value on over due to attacking form and H2H history.
  • ⚠️Nürnberg's home form is solid, but Schalke's away strength and momentum are significant.
  • ⚠️No injury news, but lineups not confirmed for this future fixture.
  • ⚠️Schalke may rotate if title is already secured, introducing late uncertainty.

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How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for 1. FC Nürnberg vs FC Schalke 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.

An AI model analyses that 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: 3 May 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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