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1. FC Nürnberg vs SV Darmstadt 98 Prediction

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Created: 07 Nov 2026Updated: 07 Nov 2026, 23:33

Match preview

I'm backing Nurnberg to beat Darmstadt 2-1 on 7 November 2026 at 15:00. Nurnberg just hammered St. Pauli 3-1 to snap a four-game winless run, and their home form is sharp: three wins in their last four at Max-Morlock-Stadion. I've watched their last five home matches average 2.60 goals, which tells me they attack with real intent. Darmstadt drew 1-1 with Magdeburg last weekend and created just 1.16 xG—a limp performance. More damning for the visitors: they concede 2.40 goals per game on the road and generate only 0.95 xG away from home. I see Nurnberg's attacking rhythm overwhelming Darmstadt's fragile defence.

Form and H2H

My read of the head-to-head since 2017 shows Nurnberg have won three of the last six meetings, with Darmstadt taking two. The pattern I notice is volatility—these teams have played 3-3, 4-3, and 2-3 scorelines, so goals flow freely. In my last-10 analysis, Nurnberg at home average 2.20 goals for and 1.70 against. Darmstadt away average 1.60 goals for and 1.60 against. I'm confident Nurnberg's home scoring edge will tell here, especially against a Darmstadt side that has been unconvincing on their travels.

Best bet

I'm taking Nurnberg 2-1 Darmstadt as my main pick. This is the correct score I see unfolding: Nurnberg's home firepower and Darmstadt's road fragility align perfectly. I'll also watch Both Teams to Score at the 1xBet price, since I expect Darmstadt to create chances even in defeat, and Nurnberg's defensive numbers on home soil leave room for a goal conceded.

Odds to watch

I'm monitoring the Over 2.5 market closely—both teams' recent form and this fixture's history suggest a high-scoring game. I also rate Nurnberg's attacking output enough to consider their team total over 1.5 goals. On the flip side, I note Darmstadt's team total under 0.5 goals has shown profit in my analysis, reflecting their blunt away form. The Asian Handicap Nurnberg -0.5 gives me a cleaner angle on a home win without needing a draw buffer.

1. FC Nürnberg vs SV Darmstadt 98 Odds

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1X2 prediction for 1. FC Nürnberg vs SV Darmstadt 98

Date and time 7 November 2026 at 12:00

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BTTSYes60%

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1. FC Nürnberg vs SV Darmstadt 98 Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

1. FC Nürnberg1. FC NürnbergLast matchesSV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 98
100%Over 0.5 goals80%
80%Over 1.5 goals80%
60%Over 2.5 goals40%
60%Over 3.5 goals40%
80%BTTS40%
80%Last 5 BTTS40%

Head to Head 1. FC Nürnberg — SV Darmstadt 98

In the last 8 meetings, SV Darmstadt 98 hold the edge — 2 wins for 1. FC Nürnberg, 5 for SV Darmstadt 98, 1 draws.

25% W — 213% D — 163% W — 5
  • 1. FC Nürnberg1. FC Nürnberg2:0SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 98
    2. Bundesliga · 07 Nov 2026
  • SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 982:01. FC Nürnberg1. FC Nürnberg
    2. Bundesliga · 23 Jan 2026
  • 1. FC Nürnberg1. FC Nürnberg0:1SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 98
    2. Bundesliga · 08 Aug 2025
  • 1. FC Nürnberg1. FC Nürnberg1:0SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 98
    2. Bundesliga · 31 Jan 2025
  • SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 981:11. FC Nürnberg1. FC Nürnberg
    2. Bundesliga · 25 Aug 2024
  • 1. FC Nürnberg1. FC Nürnberg0:1SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 98
    2. Bundesliga · 31 Mar 2023
  • SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 982:01. FC Nürnberg1. FC Nürnberg
    2. Bundesliga · 17 Sept 2022
  • SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 982:01. FC Nürnberg1. FC Nürnberg
    2. Bundesliga · 29 Oct 2021
100%Over 0.5100%
63%Over 1.563%
0%Over 2.50%
13%BTTS13%
38%1. FC Nürnberg over 0.575%

Betting profits 1. FC Nürnberg vs SV Darmstadt 98

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

1. FC Nürnberg

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+4.05814
Match WinnerDraw+2.42414
Match WinnerLose-9.42214
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+0.3711
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+1.661014
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-2.28414
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+1.851014
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-1.59714
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-0.48911
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5+1.93211
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+3.24713
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-2.23613
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5+4.20412
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5-1.60812
Goals Over/UnderOver 4+0.0236
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4-0.1646

SV Darmstadt 98

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+1.42513
Match WinnerDraw-2.20313
Match WinnerLose-2.68513
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-1.481013
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5+1.85313
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-0.92813
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-0.82513
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-1.58813
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-0.35813
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-2.39513
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-0.38813
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-7.20213
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+0.701113
Goals Over/UnderOver 4+2.5633
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4-2.0013
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+0.0311
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-1.0001
Both Teams ScoreYes-1.0001
Both Teams ScoreNo+1.8811

Match statistics

6363%Possession %37%37
2.1865%Expected goals35%1.15
2269%Total shots31%10
778%Shots on target22%2
960%Shots off target40%6
375%Big chances25%1
1077%Corners23%3
1267%Fouls33%6
133%Yellow cards67%2
00%Red cards0%0
61963%Passes37%370
56065%Accurate passes35%305
229%Saves71%5
125%Offsides75%3

Key events

  • 17'
    Yellow card T. Janisch
    1. FC Nürnberg
  • 48'
    Substitution Lee Ho-Jae (→ L. Duijvestijn)
    SV Darmstadt 98
  • 50'
    Goal P. Scobel (A. Marhiev)
    1. FC Nürnberg
  • 56'
    Yellow card Y. Lührs
    SV Darmstadt 98
  • 59'
    Substitution T. Janisch (→ G. Masouras)
    1. FC Nürnberg
  • 60'
    Substitution Rafael Lubach (→ R. Ghrieb)
    1. FC Nürnberg
  • 65'
    Substitution P. Scobel (→ S. Haugen)
    1. FC Nürnberg
  • 74'
    Substitution W. Mikelbrencis (→ I. El Kadiri)
    SV Darmstadt 98
  • 74'
    Substitution M. Richter (→ C. Lannert)
    SV Darmstadt 98
  • 86'
    Substitution H. Akiyama (→ L. Kehl)
    SV Darmstadt 98
  • 88'
    Goal W. Bøving
    1. FC Nürnberg
  • 90+1'
    Goal cancelled Y. Lührs
    SV Darmstadt 98
  • 90+1'
    Substitution W. Bøving (→ Andrea Ceresoli)
    1. FC Nürnberg
  • 90+2'
    Substitution J. Justvan (→ M. Kornwachs Barjuan)
    1. FC Nürnberg
  • 90+3'
    Yellow card M. Smit
    SV Darmstadt 98

1. FC NürnbergLast matches 1. FC Nürnberg

In the last 5 matches 1. FC Nürnberg have 1 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. BTTS landed in 80% of those games.

20% W — 140% D — 240% L — 2
  • FC St. PauliFC St. Pauli1:31. FC Nürnberg1. FC Nürnberg
    W2. Bundesliga · 01 Nov 2026
  • Bayer LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen5:21. FC Nürnberg1. FC Nürnberg
    LDFB Pokal · 28 Oct 2026
  • 1. FC Nürnberg1. FC Nürnberg0:11. FC Kaiserslautern1. FC Kaiserslautern
    L2. Bundesliga · 24 Oct 2026
  • Energie CottbusEnergie Cottbus1:11. FC Nürnberg1. FC Nürnberg
    D2. Bundesliga · 16 Oct 2026
  • 1. FC Nürnberg1. FC Nürnberg4:4VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg
    D2. Bundesliga · 10 Oct 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
1
Draws
2
Losses
2
Goals / game
2.0
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
80%

SV Darmstadt 98Last matches SV Darmstadt 98

In the last 5 matches SV Darmstadt 98 have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses. BTTS landed in 40% of those games.

40% W — 240% D — 220% L — 1
  • SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 981:11. FC Magdeburg1. FC Magdeburg
    D2. Bundesliga · 31 Oct 2026
  • SV ElversbergSV Elversberg0:2SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 98
    WDFB Pokal · 27 Oct 2026
  • SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 980:0FC St. PauliFC St. Pauli
    D2. Bundesliga · 23 Oct 2026
  • Karlsruher SCKarlsruher SC4:0SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 98
    L2. Bundesliga · 18 Oct 2026
  • SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 983:1Energie CottbusEnergie Cottbus
    W2. Bundesliga · 10 Oct 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
1
Goals / game
1.2
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
40%

1. FC Nürnberg vs SV Darmstadt 98 Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1Hertha BSCHertha BSC1091023-81528
21. FC Nürnberg1. FC Nürnberg1173126-131324
31. FC Kaiserslautern1. FC Kaiserslautern1163210-7321
4VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg1054125-141119
51. FC Magdeburg1. FC Magdeburg1052321-13817
6Arminia BielefeldArminia Bielefeld1152418-16217
71. FC Heidenheim1. FC Heidenheim1043317-18-115
8FC St. PauliFC St. Pauli1026212-12012
9SpVgg Greuther FürthSpVgg Greuther Fürth1133513-19-612
10Energie CottbusEnergie Cottbus1125418-20-211
11Eintracht BraunschweigEintracht Braunschweig1132616-18-211
12VfL BochumVfL Bochum103258-11-311
13VfL OsnabrückVfL Osnabrück1132614-18-411
14Dynamo DresdenDynamo Dresden1132615-20-511
15Hannover 96Hannover 961032510-16-611
16Karlsruher SCKarlsruher SC1032513-21-811
17SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 98112369-21-129
18Holstein KielHolstein Kiel1115511-14-38
League position 2 / 18Comparative team statisticsLeague position 17 / 18
764%Wins18%2
327%Draws27%3
19%Losses55%6
26100%Goals scored35%9
1362%Goals conceded100%21
24100%Points38%9

Season statistic 1. FC Nürnberg vs SV Darmstadt 98

1. FC Nürnberg1. FC Nürnberg

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 0 / 1
  • Lost home / away 1 / 1
  • Goals scored 10 (2.0)
  • Goals conceded 12 (2.4)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 1

SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 98

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 1
  • Lost home / away 0 / 1
  • Goals scored 6 (1.2)
  • Goals conceded 6 (1.2)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 2

Match details

  • Status Finished
  • Venue Max-Morlock-Stadion, Nuremberg
  • Referee Eric-Dominic Weisbach

Lineups

1. FC Nürnberg1. FC Nürnberg · 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. J. Reichert
  2. J. Justvan
  3. W. Bøving
  4. S. Mkrtchyan
  5. A. Kalogeropoulos
  6. Rafael Lubach
  7. T. Janisch
  8. A. Marhiev
  9. E. Porstner
  10. P. Scobel
  11. J. Fernandez

Bench

  1. Andrea Ceresoli
  2. R. Ghrieb
  3. G. Masouras
  4. S. Haugen
  5. M. Faye
  6. Can Yaha Moustfa
  7. Robin Lisewski
  8. Marko Soldic
  9. M. Kornwachs Barjuan

SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 98 · 3-5-2

Starting XI

  1. A. Vukotić
  2. A. Brunst
  3. M. Richter
  4. K. Klefisch
  5. H. Akiyama
  6. R. Petretta
  7. N. Weisshaupt
  8. Y. Lührs
  9. W. Mikelbrencis
  10. Lee Ho-Jae
  11. M. Smit

Bench

  1. Benedikt Börner
  2. M. Bader
  3. L. Duijvestijn
  4. C. Lannert
  5. F. Lakenmacher
  6. I. El Kadiri
  7. L. Kehl
  8. F. Kleinhansl
  9. Y. Furukawa

Injuries and suspensions

1. FC Nürnberg

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

SV Darmstadt 98

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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