German 2.Bundesliga
2026-01-17 - Nurnberg vs SV Elversberg
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: 2.Bundesliga
Max Morlock Stadion – Nürnberg
Saturday, 17th January 2026 - kickoff 13:00 CET
Nürnberg
Nürnberg head into this game sitting in 8th place after a solid run in the second half of 2025. They won three of their last six league matches before the winter break, including a morale‑boosting 2–1 home victory over promotion hopefuls Hannover 96.
Overall, Nürnberg have taken six wins from 17 games, and four of those have come at home — suggesting they’re noticeably stronger in front of their own fans.
At their Max‑Morlock‑Stadion, Nürnberg have been hard to beat lately, going five home matches unbeaten before the break (three wins, two draws), a run that builds a degree of confidence going into January.
They are not the most explosive team offensively, but they are tough to break down at home and competitive in most phases of the game.
SV Elversberg
SV Elversberg arrives in excellent form and with impressive numbers. They were unbeaten in their last five 2.Bundesliga matches, a run that shows both resilience and balance.
On the road, they have also been steady — two wins and a draw in their last three away games, which is exactly the kind of road form that can trouble mid‑table hosts.
Defensively, SV Elversberg are one of the best in the 2. Bundesliga, having conceded only 15 goals in 17 matches, and their goal difference of +16 is the best in the division.
That combination of defensive solidity and effective transition play has kept them competitive in virtually every match they have played.
The Betting Verdict
The head‑to‑head between these two adds a nice layer here: none of their last six meetings have ended in draws, and SV Elversberg have won the last three duels. There’s a clear psychological edge there, and they come in with better numbers and defensive stability.
Meanwhile, Nürnberg’s home form makes them tough to dismiss. They are unbeaten in five on their own turf, but SV Elversberg look sharper and more difficult to break down, especially away from home.
This feels like a tight, well‑structured game where SV Elversberg’s consistency and defensive strength could just edge them over a Nürnberg side that doesn’t always take the initiative.
The Pick :
Nurnberg 0-1 SV Elversberg
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take SV Elversberg to win at odds of 2.20 with Bet365
