Our prediction for this Bundesliga 2 match:
Holstein Kiel will look to build on a 3-2 win over Hansa Rostock when they take on Nurnberg in the 2. Bundesliga round 28. Kiel did well to put an end to their five-game winless run at the weekend, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence. The hosts are stuck in the middle of the table with 37 points on their account, and, as a result, they have little to play for in the remainder of the season. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be experienced midfielder Lewis Holtby, who has been in a fine form of late, while all Benedikt Pichler, Tim Schreiber, Thomas Dahne, and Aleksandar Ignjovski remain in the recovery room.
The Bavarians, on the other hand, aim to escape the danger zone, but given their difficulties on the road, we believe that there is a big value in betting on Kiel. The visitors will be without Florian Hubner, Erik Wekesser, and Christian Mathenia in Saturday’s clash.
Highlighted Team (Nurnberg):
FC Nurnberg are a German club which was founded back in May, 1900. Der Ruhmreiche play their home games at Max-Morlock-Stadion, which was both built and opened in 1928. The stadium can hold up to 50,000 spectators, but it has to be noted that the capacity of the venue is 44,308 for international matches.
Nurnberg were the dominant force in German football in 1920s, with the team clinching five trophies during that period (1919/1920, 1920/1921, 1923/1924, 1924/1925, 1926/1927).
The Ruhmreiche won the national championships in 1936, 1948, 1960 and 1968 as well, with the team finishing the season as runners-up on three occasions (1934, 1937, 1962). Speaking of the club’s recent history, Nurnberg did well to win the German Cup in 2007, with the team beating Stuttgart in the title game. Speaking of the club’s European success, it has to be noted that the Bavarians played in the European Cup quarter-finals in 1962. Schalke are considered one of the club’s main rivals.