Schalke 04 and Nürnberg face each other on Sunday 12.14.2025, at 12:30 (UK Time), in a 2. Bundesliga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Schalke 04's home ground, the VELTINS-Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Schalke 04 and Nürnberg, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Schalke 04 vs Nürnberg
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Handicap: Nürnberg (+1.5)
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Schalke 04 preview
Schalke 04 heads into the match with the following record in the 2. Bundesliga: in 15 matches, Die Königsblauen secured 11 victories, 1 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2.27 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Schalke 04's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 23 victories so far.
Schalke 04 has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 75 goals, of which 20 were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 1.33 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Kenan Karaman, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Kenan Karaman has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Schalke 04 has conceded 8 goals in the 2. Bundesliga (an average of 0.53 per game) and 77 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.45 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Nürnberg preview
Nürnberg comes into the game with 15 matches played so far in the 2. Bundesliga. They have secured 5 victories, 4 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.27 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 19 wins, 12 draws, and 21 losses.
Der Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 82 goals during this period. Of that total, 17 were netted in the 2. Bundesliga, with an average of 1.13 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.58.
Die Legende's offensive system is led by Rafael Lubach, the team's top scorer this season. The german midfielder has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Julian Justvan. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 1.4 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 84 goals in 52 matches, averaging 1.62 per match.
Head to head: Schalke 04 vs Nürnberg
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Schalke 04
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W L |
2.27 |
| Home | W W W W L |
2.57 |
| Away | W D L W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 73% | 86% | 63% |
| Goals | 1.87 | 1.86 | 1.88 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.29 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 0.53 | 0.57 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 43% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 53% | 43% | 63% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 14% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 57% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.59 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.05 | 0.97 | 1.11 |
Nürnberg
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L W W W |
1.27 |
| Home | D W W D L |
1.5 |
| Away | L W D W L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 38% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.53 | 2.25 | 2.86 |
| Scored | 1.13 | 1.13 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.13 | 1.71 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 50% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 38% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 63% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.43 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.4 | 1.56 |
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