Prediction for match Schalke 04 — Nürnberg

Odds and Outcome Probabilities

In the 2. Bundesliga, on December 14, 2025, Schalke 04 will face Nürnberg. The bookmakers have given Schalke 04 odds of 1.76 to win, a draw is at 3.68, and a Nürnberg victory is at 4.42. This translates to a 53.29% chance of Schalke 04 winning, a 25.49% chance of a draw, and a 21.22% chance of Nürnberg winning. These figures highlight Schalke 04's advantage in the upcoming match, although the odds for a draw and a Nürnberg win remain relatively high, indicating some competitiveness in this pairing.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Schalke 04 achieved the following results: December 5 - Fortuna Düsseldorf - Schalke 04 - 0-2, November 28 - Schalke 04 - Paderborn 07 - 2-1, November 22 - Preußen Münster - Schalke 04 - 0-0. Nürnberg's last three matches were: December 7 - Nürnberg - Greuther Fürth - 2-2, November 29 - Magdeburg - Nürnberg - 3-0, November 23 - Nürnberg - Arminia Bielefeld - 2-0. On average over five games, Schalke 04 has 39% possession, records 3.2 yellow cards, commits 13.4 fouls, and 1.4 offsides per match. Nürnberg's averages for the same period are: 51.2% possession, 2.6 yellow cards, 12.4 fouls, and 1 offside. The last head-to-head meeting was on January 25, 2025, with Schalke 04 winning 3-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In terms of goal scoring, Schalke 04 has an average total of 1.8 goals over their last five matches, scoring 1.2 and conceding 0.6. Nürnberg has an average total of 3 goals, scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.4. For over 2.5 goals: Schalke 04 has 2 out of 5, Nürnberg has 4 out of 5. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred once for Schalke 04 and twice for Nürnberg, in the second half - once for Schalke 04 and three times for Nürnberg. Schalke 04 most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minute (60%), while Nürnberg scores most often between the 46th and 60th minute (40%). In terms of goals conceded: Schalke 04 concedes most frequently between the 31st and 45th minute (50%), Nürnberg between the 46th and 60th minute (40%). Given Nürnberg's high scoring rate, regular second-half goals, and a decent frequency of over 2.5 goals, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.88 seems justified.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Schalke 04 averages 4.2 corners per match over their last five, while Nürnberg averages 4.4. For over 9.5 corners: Schalke 04 has 1 out of 5, Nürnberg has 4 out of 5. Among corner totals, the closest to the average sum (8.6) are 8.5 and 8.75. For a total of 8.5, the odds are: over 8.5 - 1.39, under 8.5 - 2.77. For a total of 8.75: over 8.75 - 1.38, under 8.75 - 2.80. Additionally, the total of 9.5 can be considered: over 9.5 - 1.65, under 9.5 - 2.16. In the corner outcome market, Schalke 04 is the favorite with odds of 1.49. Considering Nürnberg's frequent over 9.5 corners and the average activity of both teams, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems logical.