The big picture

1. FC Nürnberg come in 2nd on the ladder with 24 points; 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 are 7th on 16. 1. FC Nürnberg have the higher position to protect.

Form

1. FC Nürnberg have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to SC Freiburg 1–5.

1. FC Heidenheim 1846 have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Mainz 0–2.

1. FC Nürnberg have lost their last three.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For 1. FC Nürnberg, watch Hanno Behrens (0.1 goals a game, 1 assist in 2018-19) and Mikael Ishak (0.1 goals a game, 3 assists in 2018-19).

For 1. FC Heidenheim 1846, watch Budu Zivzivadze (0.3 goals a game in 2025-26) and Stefan Schimmer (0.2 goals a game, 1 assist in 2025-26).

At Max-Morlock-Stadion

1. FC Nürnberg have won 3 of their last 17 at Max-Morlock-Stadion.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, 1. FC Nürnberg have the edge.