Nuremberg under pressure! Kiel celebrates 4-0 humiliation in the 2nd league

Nuremberg under pressure! Kiel celebrates 4-0 humiliation in the 2nd league

In an exciting duel in the 2nd Bundesliga, Holstein Kiel defeated 1. FC Nürnberg 4-0 on Friday and thus consolidated its strong form. The victory marks the fourth in a row for the North Germans, who find themselves in second place in the table after this game. For Nuremberg, on the other hand, there is little reason to be happy. Coach Cristian Fiel's team is still in the bottom half of the table after this defeat and is clearly under pressure.

The game, which took place on October 18, 2025, was crucial for Nuremberg. Nuremberg only got eight points from the first nine games, which caused them to slip to 14th place and only one point separates them from the relegation place. Before the game, Nuremberg's offense was known to be the weakest in the league, with only seven goals scored. In addition, the club from Nuremberg has already had to accept only one win from the last eight home games this season. Before the season, Holstein Kiel was considered the favorite for promotion, and despite their previous successes, their superiority in the first half was obvious with this performance.

Key moments of the game

An early shock for Nuremberg came in the 12th minute when Joseph Hungbo was shown a yellow-red card after a controversial decision and had to leave his team outnumbered. Coach Fiel described this moment as crucial for the rest of the game. Kiel then took command and didn't let the lead be taken away from him. Marko Ivezic (20th minute), Shuto Machino (34th minute), Alexander Bernhardsson (43rd minute) and Nicolai Remberg (79th minute) increased the score to 4-0 without Nuremberg being able to build up any significant pressure.

When asked how Kiel managed to win their last meeting against Nuremberg with such a resounding result, their impressive defense can be seen as the key. In the last four games, the Kiel team did not concede a single goal and were strong both offensively and defensively. With an average of 1.12 goals per game and only eight goals conceded overall, Kiel has the sixth best defense in the league.

Outlook for the next games

Nuremberg will face Schalke 04 in the coming round, while Kiel awaits VfL Osnabrück. Both teams face important games that could be decisive for their season. The odds for Kiel to win away were 2.55 before the match. Anyone who dares to hand over a goal could bet on a maximum of two goals at Interwetten, which has odds of 2.05.

This game not only underlined the current forms of the two teams, but also increased the pressure on 1. FC Nürnberg, who are now forced to urgently collect points in order to get out of the danger zone. The next few weeks will show whether they succeed or whether Holstein Kiel remains on the fast track to achieve its goals.