German 2.Bundesliga
2026-01-23 - SV Darmstadt 98 vs Nurnberg
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: 2. Bundesliga
Merck Stadion am Böllenfalltor – Darmstadt
Friday, 23rd January 2026 - kickoff 18:30 CET
SV Darmstadt 98
SV Darmstadt 98 have remained unbeaten in their last eight 2.Bundesliga matches, so they are one of the more consistent sides in the second division.
Their home form has been particularly impressive, with six wins and three draws in nine games, making SV Darmstadt 98 one of the toughest teams to beat at their Merck Stadion this season.
Their last match, a 3-3 draw with VfL Bochum, showed how well their attacking players can combine in open play, but their defense still leaks more goals than expected.
Only the goal difference separates them from the second automatic Bundesliga promotion spot, and I expect SV Darmstadt 98 to improve on that in the upcoming games.
Nurnberg
Nurnberg’s start to the new year was entertaining, with them registering an impressive 3-2 home win against Bundesliga promotion candidates SV Elversberg.
Nurnberg's young striker Piet Scobel was impressive in the last match, scoring twice and taking 12 shots, which pleased their coach, Miroslav Klose.
However, Nurnberg have struggled a lot away from home this season. They have won just twice in eight away games so far and lost their last two trips to Magdeburg and Schalke 04 without scoring.
The Betting Verdict
SV Darmstadt 98’s unbeaten home run and strong recent form give them the edge here.
Past meetings between the sides have been tight — all five of the last duels finished under 2.5 goals, with SV Darmstadt 98 winning three, Nurnberg one, and one draw.
Expect another low-scoring affair, with SV Darmstadt 98 likely to edge it at home at solid odds.
The Pick :
SV Darmstadt 98 1-0 Nurnberg
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take SV Darmstadt 98 to win at odds of 1.83 at Bet365
