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FC Viktoria Koln vs Nurnberg

Germany Germany

DFB Pokal Sportpark Hohenberg, Cologne
Sat, Aug 22, 2026
1 - 2
01:30 PM
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Match Events

19'
Fernandez J.
46'
Sub
Tonye Y. In: Prokopenko A.
Out: Tonye Y.
56' Event
Scobel P.
Assist: Markhiev A.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 1-2. The second leg ended 1-2.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

24%
FC Viktoria Koln
15%
Draws
61%
Nurnberg
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Nurnberg

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

61% / High Confidence
  • FC Viktoria Koln haven't matched Nurnberg's recent run of results.
  • Nurnberg are the model's pick here, at 60%.
  • Nurnberg arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Nurnberg, who have won 2 of the last 2 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 87%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 87%
Over 3.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 78.2%
FC Viktoria Koln Clean Sheet 10%
Nurnberg Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric FC Viktoria Koln Nurnberg
Matches Played 28 29
Wins 13 15
Draws 3 8
Losses 12 6
Goals Scored 1.86 2.31
Goals Conceded 1.64 1.24
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 2.94
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 22, 2026 DFB Pokal
FC Viktoria Koln vs Nurnberg
1:2
Aug 20, 2016 DFB Pokal
FC Viktoria Koln vs Nurnberg
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

FC Viktoria Koln Compare

Top Goalscorer Sponsel M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Nurnberg Compare

Top Goalscorer Scobel P.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 2.67
Avg xA / game 1.63

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

FC Viktoria Koln 18 / 100
Nurnberg 56 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
FC Viktoria Koln Nurnberg

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Nurnberg Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Nurnberg's defensive record shows goals conceded in 83% of 29 matches.

FC Viktoria Koln found the back of the net in 79% of recent matches (28 games).

H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.

Solid form: FC Viktoria Koln remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

FC Viktoria Koln VS Nurnberg
2.13 Goals Scored 3.88
2 Goals Conceded 1.13
88% Over 1.5 100%
88% Over 2.5 100%
50% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

FC Viktoria Koln

(Home)
30 Aug
FC Viktoria Koln
4 : 1
Preussen Munster
22 Aug
FC Viktoria Koln
1 : 2
Nurnberg
16 Aug
VfB Stuttgart II
1 : 3
FC Viktoria Koln
08 Aug
FC Viktoria Koln
2 : 5
Regensburg
02 Aug
FC Viktoria Koln
1 : 2
Kaiserslautern II
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Nurnberg

(Away)
29 Aug
Nurnberg
4 : 1
Arminia Bielefeld
22 Aug
FC Viktoria Koln
1 : 2
Nurnberg
15 Aug
Greuther Furth
2 : 4
Nurnberg
09 Aug
Nurnberg
3 : 0
Dresden
01 Aug
Nurnberg
2 : 1
Real Oviedo
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
Preussen Munster 1
Karlsruher 2
Wurzburger Kickers 1
1. FC Koln 2
Altglienicke 3
Wolfsburg 4
Phonix Lubeck 2
Paderborn 4
Westfalia Rhynern 0
Dresden 6
Mannheim 0
Kaiserslautern 1
Munich 1860 0
Holstein Kiel 2
Bahlinger 0
Magdeburg 4
Jena 1
Darmstadt 2
Hansa Rostock 0
VfB Stuttgart 4
Verl 0
Hamburger 3
Luneburger Hansa 0
Werder Bremen 3
Duisburg 1
Elversberg 3
FC Viktoria Koln 1
Nurnberg 2
Saarbrucken 1
Hertha Berlin 2
SC St.Tonis 0
Eintracht Frankfurt 11
Hemelingen 1
Hannover 9
Greuther Furth 1
Bochum 2
Krieschow 0
Mainz 9
Energie Cottbus 0
Augsburg 2
Hallescher 2
Schalke 5
Wehen 0
Bayer Leverkusen 4
Jeddeloh 5
Heidenheim 2
Sonnenhof Grossaspach 3
Arminia Bielefeld 2
RW Essen 2
St. Pauli 0
Dusseldorf 1
Freiburg 5
Schott Mainz 0
B. Monchengladbach 5
Eintracht Trier 0
RB Leipzig 6
Braunschweig 2
Union Berlin 4
Aue 0
Hoffenheim 4
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Bayern Munich -
HEBC Hamburg 0
Dortmund 5
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