FC Nürnberg 2-1 VfL Bochum
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FC Nürnberg won: FC Nürnberg 2-1 VfL Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga (Round 6) on Sat, 20 Sept 2025 at Max-Morlock-Stadion, Nürnberg. FC Nürnberg goals: Julian Justvan 68', Adriano Grimaldi 90'+2. VfL Bochum goals: Ibrahim Sissoko 86' (pen). Expected goals: 2.13-1.23. Possession: 59-41. Player of the match: Julian Justvan (8.6).
Match report
FC Nürnberg beat VfL Bochum 2-1
FC Nürnberg edged VfL Bochum 2-1 at Max-Morlock-Stadion on Saturday 20 September in 2. Bundesliga.
Julian Justvan put FC Nürnberg ahead on 68' (1-0), Ibrahim Sissoko levelled for VfL Bochum from the penalty spot on 86' (1-1) and Adriano Grimaldi restored FC Nürnberg's lead on 90+2' (2-1).
Adriano Grimaldi's 90+2' strike proved decisive.
FC Nürnberg had 59% of the ball, shots were 20-13 (8-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.13-1.23.
Julian Justvan (1. FC Nürnberg) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 33,398. Referee: Lars Erbst.
Match stats
| FC Nürnberg | VfL Bochum | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 59 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.13 | 1.23 |
| Total shots | 20 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 23 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 346 (82%) | 210 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 5 |
| Corners | 8 | 5 |
| Total shots | 20 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 8 |
Lineups
FC Nürnberg (4-3-3): Jan Reichert, Henri Koudossou, Fabio Gruber, Luka Lochoshvili, Berkay Yilmaz, Finn Becker, Adam Markhiev, Pape Demba Diop, Julian Justvan, Rafael Lubach, Mohamed Ali Zoma
VfL Bochum (3-4-2-1): Timo Horn, Leandro Morgalla, Kevin Vogt, Philipp Strompf, Felix Passlack, Erhan Masovic, Cajetan Lenz, Maximilian Wittek, Matus Bero, Gerrit Holtmann, Philipp Hofmann
Key events
- 34' · Yellow card · Erhan Masovic (VfL Bochum)
- 37' · Yellow card · Kevin Vogt (VfL Bochum)
- 43' · Substitution · Artem Stepanov for Rafael Lubach (FC Nürnberg)
- 45'+4 · Yellow card · Cajetan Lenz (VfL Bochum)
- 46' · Substitution · Kjell Wätjen for Erhan Masovic (VfL Bochum)
- 59' · Substitution · Noah Loosli for Kevin Vogt (VfL Bochum)
- 60' · Substitution · Ibrahim Sissoko for Philipp Hofmann (VfL Bochum)
- 60' · Substitution · Mathis Clairicia for Gerrit Holtmann (VfL Bochum)
- 61' · Yellow card · Philipp Strompf (VfL Bochum)
- 68' · Goal · Julian Justvan (FC Nürnberg)
- 71' · Substitution · Romario Rösch for Philipp Strompf (VfL Bochum)
- 74' · Substitution · Tim Janisch for Julian Justvan (FC Nürnberg)
- 76' · Yellow card · Noah Loosli (VfL Bochum)
- 85' · Yellow card · Tim Janisch (FC Nürnberg)
- 86' · Goal · Ibrahim Sissoko (VfL Bochum)
- 89' · Substitution · Adriano Grimaldi for Mohamed Ali Zoma (FC Nürnberg)
- 89' · Substitution · Tim Drexler for Henri Koudossou (FC Nürnberg)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Adriano Grimaldi (FC Nürnberg)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 1995: FC Nürnberg 5, draws 11, VfL Bochum 14.
Questions
Who won FC Nürnberg vs VfL Bochum?
FC Nürnberg won, 2-1 (2. Bundesliga) on Sat, 20 Sept 2025.
When and where is FC Nürnberg vs VfL Bochum?
Sat, 20 Sept 2025, 18:30 UTC at Max-Morlock-Stadion, Nürnberg, 2. Bundesliga.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Nürnberg and VfL Bochum?
In 30 league meetings since 1995: FC Nürnberg 5 wins, 11 draws, VfL Bochum 14 wins (goals 35-47).