Nuremberg vs Darmstadt Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 7 November 2026
🔊 Nuremberg host Darmstadt 98 in matchweek 11 of the 2. Bundesliga. The hosts have made one of their best starts to a league season and sit second, while the visitors are in the lower half of the table and are struggling to score. However, the head-to-head record favours Darmstadt 98, who won both meetings last season. Nuremberg must live up to their status as favourites while also ending their poor run against these opponents.
Head-to-head: Darmstadt 98 are a tough opponent for Nuremberg
📊 In their last 16 head-to-head matches, Nuremberg have won four times and Darmstadt eight, with the other four ending in draws. The two sides have scored just nine goals between them in their last six meetings. Last season, Darmstadt beat Nuremberg twice, first winning 1-0 away and then 2-0 at home. The visitors have also taken 13 points from their last six head-to-head meetings.
Head-to-head statistics Nuremberg - Darmstadt

Nuremberg: A prolific attack and the push for automatic promotion
Nuremberg are second with 21 points after ten rounds. Miroslav Klose’s side have been fairly consistent and have lost only one league match. In the last round, the Franconians secured an important 3-1 away win over St Pauli, scoring twice in the closing stages. That result kept them in the automatic promotion places.
The hosts’ attacking figures are particularly impressive: 24 goals in ten rounds, the second-highest tally in the division. Nuremberg press actively, regain possession quickly and can create danger through combinations in central areas. Against Darmstadt, the hosts should control the game more often and exploit their opponents’ defensive frailties. However, their head-to-head record should not be overlooked: the visitors have caused Nuremberg problems more than once.
Match Results: Nuremberg

Darmstadt 98: Goalscoring struggles and inconsistent results
Darmstadt are 16th with nine points. Florian Kohfeldt’s side have won only two of their ten matches and have yet to climb out of the lower reaches of the table. The visitors drew 1-1 with Magdeburg in the previous round, having shared the points with St Pauli before that. Between those two draws, however, came a surprise 2-0 away win against Elversberg in the last 32 of the German Cup.
Darmstadt have scored only nine goals in ten league matches and conceded 19. They struggle to build attacks, while their defence regularly makes mistakes under pressure. Away to Nuremberg, they will need to be particularly alert to the hosts’ positional attacks, as the Franconian side have one of the league’s most prolific attacks.
Match Results: Darmstadt 98
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Nuremberg’s players have received 22 yellow cards in ten rounds, while Darmstadt’s have received 21. The two teams have almost identical disciplinary records, and their matches average close to four bookings per game. Given the teams’ league positions and the visitors’ need to contain Nuremberg’s attacking pressure, Total Yellow Cards - Over 3.5 is worth considering.
⚽ Goals Prediction
Nuremberg have scored 24 goals in ten league rounds, while Darmstadt 98 have conceded 19. The difference in attacking output is particularly noticeable: the hosts average 2.4 goals per game, while the visitors score fewer than one. Darmstadt 98’s defence also regularly make mistakes under pressure. Therefore, the most interesting option looks to be Nuremberg Team Total Goals - Over 1.5 at odds of 1.56*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Nuremberg's matches average 10.5 corners, while Darmstadt's games produce around 11.7. The visitors allow their opponents about seven corners per game, which is particularly important against a team that makes active use of the flanks. Nuremberg should take the initiative and regularly work the ball into crossing positions. Consider Total Corners - Over 9.5 at 1.48*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary depending on the bookmaker.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Nuremberg are significantly ahead of their opponents in attacking statistics and their current league position. Darmstadt have the edge in recent head-to-head meetings, but the visitors' current form and numerous absences make it difficult to expect a repeat of last year's success. At home, the Franconians should control possession more often and create enough chances to win. Final prediction: Nuremberg to win. Correct score prediction: 2-1.