The big picture

1. FC Nürnberg come in 2nd on the ladder with 24 points; Karlsruher SC are 16th on 11. 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.

Karlsruher SC have won two of their last five and most recently beat Hertha Berlin 4–0.

1. FC Nürnberg have lost their last three.

Head to head

These sides have met 2 times on our records since 2007: 1. FC Nürnberg 0, Karlsruher SC 2.

Last time out (2007-08), Karlsruher SC won 2–0 at BBBank Wildpark.

Players to watch

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

For Karlsruher SC, watch Sebastian Freis (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2008-09) and Lars Stindl (0.2 goals a game, 3 assists in 2008-09).

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 and history, 1. FC Nürnberg have the edge.