Hertha BSC 2-1 1. FC Nürnberg – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Hertha BSC at 39%, yet other data sources diverge — this Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Full Analysis
Olympiastadion plays host to Hertha BSC versus 1. FC Nürnberg in 2. Bundesliga, Regular Season - 24. Kick-off: Sunday 1 March 2026 at 12:30 UTC.
Form
Hertha BSC (all games): 2W 5D 3L across 10 2. Bundesliga fixtures this term — 1.10 PPG. Last five: D D W L L. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 1.80 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Hertha BSC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Olympiastadion, Hertha BSC have gone 4W 3D 3L this season (10 games, 1.50 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
1. FC Nürnberg have collected 1.20 PPG across 10 2. Bundesliga outings this season: 3W 3D 4L. Last five: L D L W D. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 1.60. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for 1. FC Nürnberg, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, 1. FC Nürnberg have gone 2W 2D 6L from 10 away fixtures this term (0.80 PPG). Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 1.10 PPG for Hertha BSC against 1.20 for 1. FC Nürnberg. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Hertha BSC lead 2W to 1W over the last 5 encounters, with 2 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 3.0 goals per game across 5 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 28 Sep 2025, ended 3–0 with Hertha BSC winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Data
Hertha BSC goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (57 games, 28 at home): they score before half-time in 64% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 69% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (home games).
1. FC Nürnberg goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (57 games, 28 at away): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 84% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 53% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 71% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 64% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Hertha BSC 54% versus 1. FC Nürnberg 65%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Hertha BSC 53% | 1. FC Nürnberg 65%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Hertha BSC 1.25 xG and 1. FC Nürnberg 1.04 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Hertha BSC attack 0.823 / defence 0.980 | 1. FC Nürnberg attack 0.791 / defence 0.987. League average goals — home 1.545 / away 1.341. Data: 57 Hertha BSC games / 57 1. FC Nürnberg games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Hertha BSC 39% | Draw 33% | 1. FC Nürnberg 28%. Fair-value odds: Hertha BSC 2.56 | Draw 3.03 | 1. FC Nürnberg 3.57. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 33% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 40% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 2.29. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 60% — total xG of 2.29 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 48% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Hertha BSC as the most likely outcome at 39% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 33% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Hertha BSC if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.29 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 40% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence — though H2H averaging only 3.0 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
Poisson assigns a 48% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Hertha BSC 40% | 1. FC Nürnberg 70%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg | Competition: 2. Bundesliga, Regular Season - 24 | Venue: Olympiastadion • Kick-off: Sunday 1 Mar 2026, 12:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Hertha BSC 39% | Draw 33% | 1. FC Nürnberg 28% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 40% | BTTS 48% | xG Hertha BSC 1.25 / 1. FC Nürnberg 1.04 • Poisson strength factors: Hertha BSC attack 0.823 / def 0.980 | 1. FC Nürnberg attack 0.791 / def 0.987 | league avg home 1.545 / away 1.341 • Poisson stance: Hertha BSC (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.25
Hertha BSC xG
Expected Goals
1.04
1. FC Nürnberg xG
48%
BTTS
69%
Over 1.5
40%
Over 2.5
20%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg kick off?
Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg kicked off at 12:30 on Sunday 1 March 2026 at Olympiastadion.
What was the final score in Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
Hertha BSC 2 - 1 1. FC Nürnberg.
Where is Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg being played?
The match is being played at Olympiastadion.
What competition is Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg part of?
Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg is a Regular Season - 24 fixture in the 2. Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
Our statistical model gives Hertha BSC a 39% chance of winning, 1. FC Nürnberg a 28% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw — making Hertha BSC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Hertha BSC and 1. FC Nürnberg will score (BTTS).
Will Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 40%.
What is the head-to-head record between Hertha BSC and 1. FC Nürnberg?
Record (5 meetings): Hertha BSC 2W | Draws 2 | 1. FC Nürnberg 1W.
What form are Hertha BSC and 1. FC Nürnberg in?
Hertha BSC (all comps): 2W-5D-3L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.80 | L5 D-D-W-L-L. 1. FC Nürnberg (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-D-L-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Hertha BSC's attack at 0.82x the league average against 1. FC Nürnberg's defence at 0.99x — combine the two and it projects 1.25 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — 1. FC Nürnberg's attack (0.79x) against Hertha BSC's defence (0.98x) — and the away total comes out at 1.04.
These ratings are built from 57/57 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.9% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (11.8%), 1-0 (10.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 38% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Hertha BSC Win
39%
2.57
33%
3.06
28%
3.53
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.2%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
12.7%
Home win
0 – 1
10.5%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.25
Hertha BSC xG
Total xG
2.29
1.04
1. FC Nürnberg xG
2.57
39%
Home win
3.06
33%
Draw
3.53
28%
Away win
Goals Markets
67%
Over 1.5
1.49
33%
Under 1.5
3.03
40%
Over 2.5
2.50
60%
Under 2.5
1.67
20%
Over 3.5
5.00
80%
Under 3.5
1.25
8%
Over 4.5
12.50
92%
Under 4.5
1.09
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.06
52%
BTTS No
1.94
Clean Sheet
35%
2.83
29%
3.51
Win to Nil
14%
7.25
8%
12.37
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.1 | 10.5 | 5.4 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.7 | 13.2 | 6.8 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.9%.
How many goals are Hertha BSC and 1. FC Nürnberg expected to score?
The model projects 1.25 expected goals for Hertha BSC and 1.04 for 1. FC Nürnberg, a combined total of 2.29.
How confident is the prediction model for Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Hertha BSC's recent record stands at 21W 15D 21L from 57 games, a 1.37 PPG return, with D-D-W-L-L in the last five. The sample for Hertha BSC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
1. FC Nürnberg, meanwhile, have gone 22W 12D 23L across 57 games — 1.37 PPG, with L-D-L-W-D in their last five. The sample for 1. FC Nürnberg is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.37 PPG for Hertha BSC against 1.37 for 1. FC Nürnberg. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Hertha BSC have managed 8W 9D 11L from 28 games — 1.18 PPG in front of their own supporters.
1. FC Nürnberg's away record stands at 8W 6D 14L across 28 trips, a 1.07 PPG haul.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Hertha BSC are averaging 1.42 goals scored and 1.39 conceded per game recently; 1. FC Nürnberg are on 1.58 scored and 1.56 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: 1. FC Nürnberg in 65%.
Last 57 Results — 2. Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Hertha BSC
Blended
1. FC Nürnberg
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Hertha BSC and 1. FC Nürnberg in coming into this match?
Hertha BSC have gone 21W 15D 21L in their last 57 games (1.37 PPG), while 1. FC Nürnberg have gone 22W 12D 23L in their last 57 (1.37 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Hertha BSC at home or 1. FC Nürnberg away?
Hertha BSC's home record (1.18 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Hertha BSC at home: 1.18 PPG; 1. FC Nürnberg away: 1.07 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 6 times since October 2023 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in 2. Bundesliga. They last met on 1 March 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
Hertha BSC go into this on the back of 2 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Hertha BSC won 0-3 on 28 Sep 2025, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Hertha BSC have gone 1W 2D 0L from 3 meetings on their own ground against 1. FC Nürnberg — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
3
Hertha BSC
2
Draws
1
1. FC Nürnberg
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Hertha BSC and 1. FC Nürnberg?
From 6 meetings on record, Hertha BSC have won 3, 1. FC Nürnberg have won 1, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Hertha BSC and 1. FC Nürnberg last play each other?
They last met on 1 March 2026, when Hertha BSC 2-1 1. FC Nürnberg.
Who has won more matches between Hertha BSC and 1. FC Nürnberg?
Hertha BSC have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Hertha BSC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches.
1. FC Nürnberg are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Hertha BSC 50%, 1. FC Nürnberg 71% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 36% (Hertha BSC) and 64% (1. FC Nürnberg).
On the defensive side: Hertha BSC have failed to score in 32% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Hertha BSC home games / 1. FC Nürnberg away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Hertha BSC play 1. FC Nürnberg?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 50% of Hertha BSC's games and 71% of 1. FC Nürnberg's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Nürnberg usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 36% of Hertha BSC's recent games and 64% of 1. FC Nürnberg's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Hertha BSC and 1. FC Nürnberg tend to score early?
Hertha BSC have had a goal before half-time in 64% of their recent matches, 1. FC Nürnberg in 71% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Hertha BSC edge out 1. FC Nürnberg 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Hertha BSC beat 1. FC Nürnberg 2-1 at Olympiastadion, Regular Season - 24, in the 2. Bundesliga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Hertha BSC 1.25 xG and 1. FC Nürnberg 1.04 xG, a combined 2.29. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Hertha BSC attack 0.82 / defence 0.98 against 1. FC Nürnberg attack 0.79 / defence 0.99, drawn from 57/57 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Hertha BSC 39% | Draw 33% | 1. FC Nürnberg 28%, with Hertha BSC to win its most likely call at 39%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 40%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 69% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 48% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 59% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Hertha BSC 53%, 1. FC Nürnberg 65%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 60%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Hertha BSC's trading profile (57 games, 28 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did.
1. FC Nürnberg's trading profile (57 games, 28 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 65% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Hertha BSC 1.37 PPG, 1. FC Nürnberg 1.37 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Hertha BSC win broke the near-deadlock. Hertha BSC (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.07 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.