Top facts #FCNTSG: Nuremberg strong at home and on the counter

Did you know that…

…TSG have a positive record against Nuremberg?

Of the 11 previous competitive meetings between the two teams, TSG have claimed five victories and only suffered three defeats. The other three games have ended in stalemate.

…Havard Nordtveit once played for FCN?

Havard Nordtveit began his Bundesliga career at 1. FC Nuremberg, joining 'Der Club' on loan from Arsenal in the 2009/10 season. The defender, who is now 28, made 20 competitive appearances during his spell in Franconia.

…TSG have had the second-most shots in the division?

Julian Nagelsmann's charges have taken 116 shots at goal so far this season. Only Bayern Munich (124) have had more attempts. 

…Nuremberg have the leakiest defence in the Bundesliga?

The Franconians have already conceded 16 goals in the current campaign. However, 13 of those came in the defeats at Borussia Dortmund (7-0) and RB Leipzig (6-0).

…'Der Club' are unbeaten at home?

Nuremberg have won two and drawn one of the three home games they have played since gaining promotion in the summer. That means the newcomers have the seventh-best home record in the division, one place above Bayern Munich in eighth.

…FCN are very good on the counter?

Nuremberg have scored three of their seven league goals this season from counter-attacks. Only Dortmund, with four, have had more success on the counter.

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