German 2.Bundesliga
2026-05-09 - Nurnberg vs Schalke 04
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: 2.Bundesliga
Max Morlock Stadion – Nürnberg
Saturday, 09th May 2026 - kickoff 20:30 CET
Nürnberg
Nürnberg is perfectly safe at 2.Bundesliga mid-table. They went unbeaten in their last three games, drawing twice.
This was not a good season overall for Nürnberg, but finishing in the upper half of the table would be a prize, given how poorly they performed in the opening few months of this season.
Nürnberg is a typical mid-table team; nothing stands out. They won 3 of their last 5 at home, which saved them in the league.
Schalke 04
Schalke 04 won the 2.Bundesliga last week, and I can’t wait to see how they do next season in the German Bundesliga.
They were by far the best and most consistent team in the second division. The Royal Blues have a great blend of young and experienced players, and rolled over most of their opponents this season.
Last week’s 2-0 win over Fortuna Düsseldorf was their fifth straight 2.Bundesliga victory.
Schalke 04 also played pretty well on the road recently, going unbeaten in five away games (3 wins, 2 draws).
The Betting Verdict
Here’s a thing to note – Nürnberg and Schalke 04 have a long-standing friendly club relationship. Both sides’ ultras fan groups are also friendly and connected, so this will likely be a celebratory game all around.
No doubt Schalke 04 is the better side. But backing them here is risky. They celebrated their promotion all week and will likely play with a mixed lineup.
Nürnberg is safe, no motivation, no worries. So it looks like we are set for a friendly match.
Perhaps a small punt on the draw is worth taking, but I am going with both sides to score in the match.
The Pick :
Nürnberg 1-1 Schalke 04
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take both teams to score: YES at odds of 1.53 at BetFred
