Highlights
S. Storks
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90'
+ 6
Conclusion
Nuremberg dominated the match for long periods with more possession and took the lead through a header from Tzimas. However, Karlsruhe equalised with their first shot on goal through Schleusener. The second half was quiet - until the 91st minute, when Flick summoned all his courage and scored from over 20 metres to secure the win for the hosts. A lacklustre Karlsruhe missed the chance to jump to the top of the table.
Full-time
90'
+ 6
How much time is left?
There was originally only one minute added, but now it's getting heated - scuffle in midfield, three players shown yellow cards!
90'
+ 4
90'
+ 4
90'
+ 3
Substitution
90'
+ 2
Substitution
90'
+ 1
The Lucky Punch!!!
The substitute does it! Villadsen breaks through on the right side, doesn't cross it into the middle this time, but passes back to Flick, who strikes it with his right foot from over 20 metres and buries the ball in Weiß's net!
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center 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.
87'
Another corner
Castrop delivers but can't find a teammate. Nevertheless, he's putting in a good performance, with four shots on goal to his name (no one has more) and winning 73 percent of his duels.
85'
Too much curl
After a free kick from a central position, Herold crosses into the penalty area, but the ball is too central and Reichert parries it to the side.
83'
Seven minutes to go
Which team will come up with a spark of inspiration?
80'
Double substitution for the Club as well
This one has a more defensive nature. Are the hosts content with the draw?
80'
Substitution
80'
Substitution
80'
Tactical foul
Heußer scythes down Castrop in midfield as he's about to break away.
77'
That was close!
Wanitzek powerfully heads a cross from the left, Reichert drops it in front of the newly substituted Pfeiffer, but the ball rolls through his legs, and the Club clears in the nick of time.
75'
Double substitution Karlsruhe
Perhaps this will help turn the tide in their favour.
75'
Substitution
75'
Substitution
73'
Just like in the first half
Possession (%)
6733
71'
Schleimer comes on
Will he provide more attacking power for Nuremberg?
71'
Substitution
70'
Too unselfish
Schleusener breaks free, could have taken a shot from an admittedly very tight angle, but wants to lay it off instead - the ball ends up back with the hosts.
70'
Jensen sees yellow
Jensen takes down Tzimas and sees yellow.
68'
Another Yellow Card
Burnić steps on Emreli's foot and is cautioned for it.
67'
Castrop!
Now they're even getting in their own way! Castrop cuts in from the left into the penalty area and shoots, but hits his own teammate Tzimas. The ball flies over the goal to the left, not even resulting in a corner for the Club.
66'
As so often:
Nuremberg can't find a recipient in the middle. Once again, they combine well going forward, Tzimas crosses from the right byline, but can only find a Karlsruhe shirt.
63'
Weiß has to come out!
Villadsen sends Emreli through on goal but Reichert slides in and gathers it in his arms before he can get there.
61'
Nuremberg speeding up
Compared to the first half, the home side currently need five seconds less to regain possession after losing the ball.
61'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
1st Half
2nd Half
60'
Hosts on top
Nuremberg are spending an increasing amount of time in Karlsruhe's half. Weiß saves a good shot, shortly after Castrop's pass into the six-yard box finds no taker.
59'
Reichert intervenes
Herold makes an overlapping run behind Wanitzek, who recognises it and lays the ball off. Herold crosses into the centre, Reichert plucks the ball out of the air.
57'
Similar start
The picture is similar to the beginning of the first half: Nuremberg has possession of the ball, Karlsruhe is chasing. However, the hosts are not creating any goal-scoring opportunities.
54'
Good free-kick position
Rapp runs into Karafiát's back, Storks blows the whistle and the Club have a free-kick in a good position near the edge of the penalty area. However, the ball is played too low into the centre, and the visitors can easily clear it.
53'
He can't continue
Kaufmann goes down again and indicates that he cannot continue. Conté replaces him.
53'
Substitution
51'
Both continue
Kaufmann in particular grits his teeth, both players continue. The match resumes.
49'
That hurt
After a challenge, Kaufmann and Knoche remain down in midfield. Knoche is holding his right ankle, while Kaufmann is limping off the pitch.
47'
Long ball
Wanitzek plays a long ball from the left towards Burnić, who can't control it on the right byline.
46'
We're back underway!
Both teams are back on the pitch without any changes, Karlsruhe kicks off the second half.
Kick-off!
Karlsruhe's Crossing Gods
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45'
+ 3
Half-time in Nürnberg
In a match that was quiet for a long time, the Club dominated the first half with significantly more possession. Nuremberg's lead, taken through Tzimas' header, didn't last long as Karlsruhe clinically took advantage of their first chance, with Schleusener also nodding in from a precise cross by Pinto Pedrosa.
Half-time
45'
+ 2
Both see yellow
First, Emreli goes in on Weiß as he's parrying the ball, then they both confront each other, and subsequently both are shown yellow cards.
45'
+ 2
45'
+ 2
45'
+ 1
Added time
Two minutes of additional time.
44'
Schleusener is in good form
Fourth goal in the last six matches, his sixth strike overall this season - Karlsruhe's attack wasn't just about Zivzivadze up front.
43'
Efficient visitors
Goal attempts
3off target
5on target
0off target
1on target
40'
And the equaliser follows promptly!
The first shot on goal from Karlsruhe finds the net! A high cross from the 17-year-old Pinto Pedrosa on the right flies precisely onto Schleusener's head, who nods it into the near corner.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
37'
Nuremberg take the lead!
Justvan plays an unintentional one-two with the opponent, cuts into the penalty area from the left-hand side and tries to curl the ball into the far corner. Weiß saves, Tzimas controls the rebound with his thigh, causing the ball to fly up to head height, before nodding it in.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
32'
Brief interruption
After the second Karlsruhe corner, KSC manages to establish themselves in the opposition half, but the ball is played out of bounds because Burnić, unfortunately, fell on his face after an aerial duel with Tzimas. The Nuremberg player apologises, and Burnić is able to continue.
30'
The numbers speak for themselves
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
0.45
0.0
0
Goals
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'
First Karlsruhe corner
Will this bring more spark to the game? No, the first touch by recipient Jensen is poor, and the ball goes out for a goal kick.
26'
Too long again
Jeltsch plays a good ball into the channel for the on-rushing Emreli, but once again the pass is too long and poses no problems for keeper Weiß.
25'
Kaufmann barely visible
The Dane has only touched the ball twice, the least of all 22 players on the pitch.
23'
Why not?
Justvan takes aim from about 20 metres out, Weiß can only parry the powerful shot for a corner. The resulting corner doesn't pose any danger.
Tussle for the ball
© IMAGO/Sportfoto Zink / Wolfgang Zink
19'
KSC coming forward
Wanitzek has some space on the left after a good pass, but his low cross doesn't find a teammate.
17'
Tzimas runs into trouble
Keeper Reichert has an idea and plays a long ball to the unmarked Tzimas, but in the final third he's surrounded by opponents and loses possession of the ball.
14'
Quarter of an hour gone
Possession (%)
7129
11'
First major chance
Emreli flicks on a corner from the left and Tzimas gets to the ball at the far post but misses.
10'
First tentative approach
The home side combine well. Justvan plays a through ball to Tzimas, but the pass has a bit too much pace and Weiß dives on the ball.
8'
Both teams struggling
In the opening minutes, neither team is venturing forward much. The hosts are keeping possession in their own half, showing little to no intention of pushing up.
5'
Unintended
Nuremberg intercept the set-piece and quickly break with five players. However, Castrop then passes straight to an opponent on the edge of the penalty area.
4'
Schleusener has a look
Schleusener powers through on the right and is fouled by Beifus - free kick.
2'
Quiet start
Der Club pass the ball across their back line from left to right. The visitors are pressing occasionally.
1'
Kick-off!
The ball is rolling in Nuremberg with the home side kicking off.
Kick-off!
Karlsruhe can jump to top spot
With a victory, Karlsruhe would take over the top of the Bundesliga 2 table for the first time since matchday 2 of the 2021/22 season. The last time the Baden-Württemberg side topped the table during the second half of the season was in May 2007, when they were promoted to the Bundesliga.
Finally back in the squad
Christian Eichner is pleased about two returnees: Kobald was out for three months, while Bormuth was absent for ten months following a cruciate ligament rupture.
First start for 17-year-old
Due to Sebastian Jung's absence, Rafael Pinto Pedrosa makes his starting XI debut in Bundesliga 2 for Karlsruhe, after previously making four brief appearances off the bench.
Kaufmann to replace Zivzivadze
Returning player Mikkel Kaufmann, who scored ten goals for Karlsruhe in the 2022/23 season, faces a tough task: The Dane, on loan from Heidenheim, is expected to replace Budu Zivzivadze, who has also moved to Heidenheim. The Georgian was the top scorer in the first half of the Bundesliga 2 season with 12 goals. Kaufmann hasn't found the back of the net since December 2023 (for Union). Additionally, Pinto Pedrosa starts in place of Sebastian Jung.
Three changes for Nuremberg
Miroslav Klose makes three changes to his starting line-up compared to the last match of the first half of the season: Villadsen, Soares and Emreli are new to the team, replacing Flick, Janisch and Yilmaz. Winter signing Tim Drexler (on loan from Hoffenheim) is on the bench.
Karlsruhe starting XI
Weiß - Pinto Pedrosa, Franke, Beifus, Herold - Rapp, Jensen - Burnić, Wanitzek - Kaufmann, Schleusener
Nuremberg starting XI
Reichert - Jeltsch, Knoche, Karafiát - Villadsen, Jander, Soares - Justvan, Castrop - Emreli, Tzimas
Great day for it!
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Christian Eichner on facing Nuremberg
"I'm expecting a close game against Nuremberg, but I could say the same for next week and the week after. They have many players who are on the verge of the next stage in their development. However, we want to put up a fight and impose our own game on the pitch."
Miroslav Klose on facing Karlsruhe
"Karlsruhe are dangerous and very effective even without Zivzivadze. However, we're playing at home and want to continue showing our brave and attacking football. I'm looking forward to Sunday."
Pointless goals
Nuremberg's Janni Serra has scored four goals in five Bundesliga 2 matches against Karlsruhe (across spells with Kiel, Bielefeld and his current club), yet still lost all five games.
Dramatic turnaround
The last meeting meeting these two saw Karlsruhe turn a two-goal deficit into a victory – the only time they've managed to do that this season – while Nuremberg dropped those points after taking a two-goal lead for the only time this campaign.
One-man show
In the previous encounter in Karlsruhe, Budu Zivzivadze fired the Baden side to a 3-2 victory with the only hat-trick of his Bundesliga 2 career.
Almost perfect
Karlsruhe are unbeaten in their last six against Nuremberg, collecting 16 out of a possible 18 points.
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