Match report

1. FC Nürnberg Defeats Arminia Bielefeld 2-0 in 2. Bundesliga

1. FC Nürnberg
1. FC Nürnberg
2–0
FT
Arminia Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld
Nov 23, 2025

In an impressive performance at home, 1. FC Nürnberg secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Arminia Bielefeld in the ongoing 2. Bundesliga season. The match was punctuated by key moments that defined the outcome, including a penalty conversion by Rafael Lubach and a precise finish from F.O. Becker. Despite several yellow cards distributed throughout the game, Nürnberg maintained their composure to take all three points.

Key Facts

  • • 1. FC Nürnberg defeated Arminia Bielefeld 2-0 in the 2. Bundesliga.
  • • Rafael Lubach scored a penalty goal in the 49th minute.
  • • F.O. Becker netted a normal goal in the 56th minute, assisted by Berkay Yılmaz.
  • • There were five yellow cards issued throughout the match.

Lineups

1. FC Nürnberg

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Reichert (G)
  • 32 T. Janisch (D)
  • 4 F. Gruber (D)
  • 24 L. Lochoshvili (D)
  • 21 B. Yilmaz (D)
  • 10 J. Justvan (M)
  • 25 F. O. Becker (M)
  • 6 A. Markhiev (M)
  • 18 R. Lubach (M)
  • 23 M. A. Zoma (M)
  • 11 A. Stepanov (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 C. Mathenia
  • 41 E. Porstner
  • 31 R. Knoche
  • 15 T. Drexler
  • 20 P. Demba
  • 5 T. Baack
  • 39 P. Scobel
  • 33 A. Grimaldi
  • 7 M. Biron

Arminia Bielefeld

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Kersken (G)
  • 27 B. Boakye (D)
  • 23 L. Schneider (D)
  • 19 M. Grosser (D)
  • 3 J. Felix (D)
  • 29 T. Handwerker (D)
  • 14 T. Momuluh (M)
  • 6 M. Corboz (M)
  • 38 M. Worl (M)
  • 37 N. Sarenren Bazee (M)
  • 11 J. Grodowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 L. Oppermann
  • 2 F. Hagmann
  • 17 A. Sicker
  • 24 C. Lannert
  • 8 S. Schreck
  • 7 J. Kania
  • 30 I. Young
  • 45 A. F. Ocansey V.

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Nürnberg
    29' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    M. A. Zoma

    Foul

  2. Arminia Bielefeld
    30' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    Benjamin Boakye

    Foul

  3. 1. FC Nürnberg
    46' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. A. Zoma · On: P. Demba
  4. Arminia Bielefeld
    48' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    M. Corboz

    Foul

  5. 1. FC Nürnberg
    49' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Penalty
    Rafael Lubach
  6. Arminia Bielefeld
    52' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    L. Schneider

    Foul

  7. 1. FC Nürnberg
    56' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal Goal
    F. O. Becker · Assist: Berkay Yılmaz
  8. 1. FC Nürnberg
    58' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    P. Demba
  9. Arminia Bielefeld
    60' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Handwerker · On: A. Sicker
  10. Arminia Bielefeld
    61' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Benjamin Boakye · On: Christopher Lannert
  11. Arminia Bielefeld
    61' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Sarenren Bazee · On: I. Young
  12. 1. FC Nürnberg
    64' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Markhiev · On: A. Grimaldi
  13. 1. FC Nürnberg
    70' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    Berkay Yılmaz

    Foul

  14. Arminia Bielefeld
    71' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Grodowski · On: J. Kania
  15. 1. FC Nürnberg
    79' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Stepanov · On: R. Knoche
  16. 1. FC Nürnberg
    79' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Tim Janisch · On: Tim Drexler
  17. 1. FC Nürnberg
    87' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. O. Becker · On: T. Baack

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Nürnberg Arminia Bielefeld
Fouls 12 12
Pass Accuracy 83% 80%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 16
Corners 6 13
Total Passes 509 363
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 2 8
Shots on Target 6 1
xG 1.76 0.74
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 422 289
Shots Inside Box 10 12
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The penalty conversion by Rafael Lubach in the 49th minute shifted momentum in favor of Nürnberg, breaking Arminia Bielefeld's resistance.
  • ▸ F.O. Becker's goal from Berkay Yılmaz's assist in the 56th minute solidified Nürnberg's lead and effectively sealed the match outcome.