Highlights
D. Jöllenbeck
Full-time: Nuremberg 0-0 Kaiserslautern
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Full-time
90'
+ 3
Substitution
90'
+ 2
Another corner kick
With the last chance of the match Justvan's delivery isn't good enough and is easily cleared.
90'
+ 1
Ache again!
Gyamerah has broken through on the right side once more and delivers a cross into the penalty area, Ache rises highest but heads his effort wide of the goal.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
89'
Is there still a chance for a last-minute winner?
The action has shifted to midfield. Kaiserslautern seem content with the draw, while the hosts appear to be running out of steam.
83'
Huge chance for Ache
Substitute Opoku curls the ball to the far post. Ache's first-time shot sails over the bar. He should've scored.
82'
Brutal xG figures
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
2.51
0.6
0
Goals
82'
Substitution
82'
Substitution
Nuremberg frustration
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77'
Substitution
76'
Nuremberg are going for it
There's another dangerous ball in the visitors' penalty area. After several failed clearance attempts, the ball lands at Lubach's feet. The Nuremberg man doesn't hesitate for a second and volleys from 11 metres out. Krahl sees the ball late but saves again with a spectacular diving effort.
75'
Tzimas crowded out
The dangerous Tzimas maintains possession even under high pressure and manages to advance into the penalty area. Elvedi clears the danger with a last-ditch sliding tackle.
73'
Substitution
72'
Krahl called into action again
A corner kick is cleared but the second ball falls to Justvan who delivers another cross. Emreli finds himself completely unmarked in the penalty area for a header, but can't place the ball accurately, which is no problem for the Kaiserslautern goalkeeper.
71'
Klose's men back on the attack
Lubach makes a promising run down the right flank, but Elvedi comes out and clears the ball for a corner.
68'
Nuremberg soak up the momentum shift
The visitors are now pressing much higher up the pitch and are closing down the home side in their own penalty area. However, Nuremberg remain composed and cleverly play their way out through Villadsen and Lubach.
66'
Anfang senses his opportunity
The away team's manager has also noticed a change in momentum and makes a double substitution.
65'
Substitution
65'
Substitution
64'
Kaiserslautern are now much more dangerous
After two excellent chances for Ache the visitors have had the opportunity to take the lead and are playing much more purposefully than in the first half.
62'
Nuremberg back in control
After a Kaiserslautern resurgence the home side launches another attack. Villadsen plays the ball past Kleinhansl, but catches the defender's foot in the process and gives away a free-kick.
60'
Hanslik tries his luck
After a throw-in, Hanslik wins a duel with Jander and shoots from range. However, the striker was leaning backwards, and the ball sails well over the crossbar.
57'
Reichert gets involved
Once again, it's Ache who's the dangerman for Lautern. After his shot from about 11 metres, Nuremberg's goalkeeper has to intervene for the first time.
54'
Just over
The visitors stick to their long ball tactics and it almost pays off. Ache receives a launch up the pitch but is crucially disrupted by Knoche when attempting to finish.
52'
All about Krahl
Krahl is the best Kaiserslautern player on the pitch. His teammates in front of him should be grateful.
52'
Goalkeeper Efficiency of Julian Krahl
Goalkeeper Efficiency
Goalkeeper Efficiency compares the number of saves a goalkeeper makes with his expected saves (xSaves). xSaves is calculated with the help of artificial intelligence. When a goalkeeper has a positive efficiency value, it means he has saved more shots than statistically expected.
1.3
Saves3
xSaves1.7
50'
Another Krahl save
After a good attack involving Danilo and Emreli, the ball reaches Tzimas. The Nuremberg striker only has Krahl to beat. The keeper rushes out of his box and manages to save the shot with an outstretched left foot. That should have been the opener!
46'
Back underway
Markus Anfang aims to inject more energy into his attack with the substitution of Opoku. Nuremberg are unchanged.
Kick-off!
Half-time: Nuremberg 0-0 Kaiserslautern
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45'
+ 2
Substitution
Half-time
45'
Touch of class
Emreli magically gets past Sirch with a Zidane turn and passes to Tzimas. He takes the ball past Elvedi but Krahl rushes out of his goal and manages to collect the ball before the Nuremberg attacker can get a shot off.
43'
Kaiserslautern low on ideas
After a period without much action the visitors stage another attack. However, the shot from about 25 metres goes well over the bar.
41'
Brilliant save
Once again, Tzimas gets a shot off in the penalty area. Krahl has to stretch himself to the fullest in mid-air to get his fingertips to the ball.
40'
Nuremberg with more chances
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.84
0.06
0
Goals
37'
No intention
After a misplaced pass, Aremu is challenged by Emreli, and his arm catches the Nuremberg player in the face. Aremu is shown a yellow card for that.
34'
Corner kick
Intercepted by Krahl
32'
Counter-attack
At the other end, Lubach gets a shot off in the penalty area with a first-time effort and narrowly misses the goal.
32'
Offside
Ache was through on goal for Kaiserslautern when the flag went up. Correct decision.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
28'
Another shot
After a quickly taken free kick, Tzimas takes heart and tries from about 25 metres out - without success.
25'
Free kick from distance
Justvan delivers a cross, but the visitors clear it into touch.
24'
Kaiserslautern have possession, Nuremberg have the chances
Possession (%)
3763
22'
No danger
The visitors' first corner kick finds Ache. His header is blocked and Nuremberg clears the danger with a clearance.
20'
Visitors threaten for first time
Kleinhansl is the first player from the away team to appear in Nuremberberg's penalty area. His cross is blocked by Karafiát. The away team claim a hand ball, but the referee awards a corner kick.
18'
Tzimas again
The Nuremberg striker breaks free once more. His shot from about 18 metres whistles just centimetres wide of the left post. However, the goal wouldn't have counted due to an offside.
17'
Nuremberg keep going
Once again, it's Tzimas who pops up dangerously in the visitors' penalty area. After a lovely through ball from Danilo, Tzimas only has Krahl to beat. The striker attempts a chip and gets the ball over the keeper, only for the post to prevent an opening goal.
Nuremberg on top
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11'
Goal disallowed
Nuremberg play a short set-piece. The ball reaches Emreli, who delivers a cross from the left into the penalty area. After a headed flick-on, Tzimas finds himself alone in front of goal and slots home. The flag goes up immediately for a clear offside.
10'
Free kick...
...for Nuremberg from about 30 metres out. Tzimas was brought down after attempting a step-over.
8'
Non-stop Nuremberg pressure
The next attack is Nuremberg's once more. After a lovely combination play involving Justvan and Emreli, the ball reaches Danilo. His shot from about 15 metres put is deflected by Aremu for a corner. That was the best chance so far.
7'
Luatern on the ball now
After the three lightning attacks from the home team, the visitors need to catch their breath and pass the ball around in their own half. They can't find any gaps in the deep-lying Nuremberg defence.
5'
No respite
Justvan launches an impressive dribble now. The subsequent through ball is intercepted by the visitors' defence.
4'
Krahl saves again
The home side threaten again. This time Tzimas breaks through on the left wing. Krahl manages to intercept his cross just in the nick of time before the onrushing Justvan can reach it.
1'
Nuremberg immediately dangerous
After an attack down the right flank, Krahl has to stretch at full length to clear the ball for a corner.
1'
We're off
The hosts kick off in their home kits with Kaiserslautern all in white.
Kick-off!
Unchanged Lautern
Markus Anfang fields the same starting lineup as in last weekend's 2-2 draw against Magdeburg.
One change for hosts
Miroslav Klose makes one change after the 1-1 draw in Hamburg. Rafael Lubach starts in place of the absent Jens Castrop for his third start this season.
Kaiserslautern starting line-up
Krahl - Tomiak, Sirch, Elvedi - Kleinhansl, Aremu, Ronstadt - Kaloc, Yokota - Hanslik, Ache
Nuremberg starting XI
Reichert - Karafiát, Knoche, Jeltsch - Soares, Jander, Villadsen - Lubach, Justvan - Tzimas, Emreli
Miroslav Klose on Kaiserslautern
"Our focus is on following up the performances of recent weeks. Lautern have a very good team with many facets. I'm happy that we're moving forward, but we still have many areas to improve."
Markus Anfang on Nuremberg
"We want to present ourselves away from home as we have done recently. We're playing against a team that has shown they can score goals. We need to defend in the right way. We want to bring the intensity and physicality in challenges from last week into Friday's match."
Classic encounter
Nuremberg versus Kaiserslautern sees a combined 13 German championships and over 2,500 Bundesliga matches. One of the Bavarians' nine titles came in 1948 through a 2-1 victory in the national final against Lautern.
A big reunion
Miroslav Klose began his professional career at Kaiserslautern (120 Bundesliga matches, 44 goals), with opposite number Markus Anfang a teammate at the club.
But recent form not with the Bavarians
However, Nuremberg's last victory in this fixture was over seven years ago, with a 3-0 home win in Bundesliga 2 in July 2017. Since then, the Red Devils have usually had the upper hand in seven encounters. Last season, there were three matches, two in Bundesliga 2 and one in the DFB Cup. Lautern won the cup meeting 2-0 at home.
Impeccable home record
Nuremberg have never lost at home Kaiserslautern in Bundesliga 2, achieving five wins and two draws in seven encounters.
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