Our prediction for this Bundesliga 2 match:
Nurnberg
Match Time & Date:
8 August 2025
17:30
Prediction: 2-2
Darmstadt
Nurnberg will be aiming to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Elversberg when they face Darmstadt in the 2. Bundesliga round 2. The Bavarians were producing excellent performances at home last season, but they are still seen as underdogs in Friday’s clash with Darmstadt. Midfielder Caspar Jander remains in the recovery room, but there are no other injury worries in the home team ahead of Darmstadt’s visit.
The Lilywhites, on the other hand, aim to build on a thrilling 4-1 win over Bochum. Given Darmstadt’s excellent offensive display in the season opener and Nurnberg’s attacking potential at home, there is a big value in betting on over 2.5 goals. It has to be noted, though, that under 2.5 goals have been netted in the previous four meetings between the two sides. A man to watch in the away team will be forward Isac Lidberg, who scored a hat-trick in the season opener.
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.
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