German 2.Bundesliga
2026-03-07 - Nurnberg vs Fortuna Dusseldorf
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: 2.Bundesliga
Max Morlock Stadion – Nürnberg
Saturday, 07th March 2026 - kickoff 13:00 CET
Nürnberg
Nürnberg slipped to a 2-1 defeat away at Hertha Berlin last weekend, continuing a mixed run of results. They have managed only one win in their last six matches, which explains why they remain stuck in mid-table rather than pushing higher.
Despite that inconsistent form, their home record tells a different story. Nürnberg are unbeaten in their last six matches at home, winning four and drawing two. That run has helped them maintain some distance from the relegation battle.
Even so, the situation is far from comfortable. The gap to the relegation places is only five points, meaning Nurnberg still needs to collect results quickly to avoid getting dragged deeper into trouble.
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf sits just two points behind Nürnberg in the standings and only three points above the relegation zone, so they are also under serious pressure to keep picking up points.
They boosted morale with a 2-1 win over VfL Bochum last weekend, a result that came at the right time after a difficult stretch. However, their away form remains a major concern.
Fortuna Düsseldorf have failed to win any of their last six matches on the road, losing five of them. That poor run away from home has been one of the key reasons they remain close to the bottom of the table.
The Betting Verdict
This fixture usually produces goals. The last five meetings between these teams have all gone over 2.5 goals, and Fortuna Düsseldorf have managed to score at least twice in each of those matches.
The recent head-to-head record also shows a trend: the last four clashes saw both teams score and finish with over 2.5 goals.
With Nürnberg strong at home and Fortuna Düsseldorf struggling away but still capable of scoring, backing both teams to score looks like the safest bet here.
The Pick :
Nürnberg 2-2 Fortuna Düsseldorf
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take both teams to score: YES at odds of 1.57 with BetFred
