The big picture

1. FC Nürnberg come in 2nd on the ladder with 24 points; Holstein Kiel are 18th on 8. 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.

Holstein Kiel have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Borussia Dortmund 0–3.

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 Holstein Kiel, watch Shuto Machino (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2024-25) and Phil Harres (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2024-25).

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.