Darmstadt vs Nurnberg: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Darmstadt prepare to host Nurnberg on January 23, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this GERMANY: 2. Bundesliga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Darmstadt, currently 3rd in the standings with 33 points from 17 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 21 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Nurnberg, sitting 8th with 25 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 8 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Darmstadt and Nurnberg have been competitive, with Nurnberg claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Paderborn, Darmstadt recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Schuhen, Holland, Maglica, Pfeiffer, Lopez, Akiyama, Klefisch, Marseiler, Corredor, Richter, Lidberg. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Nurnberg's last outing came against Elversberg, where they secured a 3-2 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Reichert, Yilmaz, Lochoshvili, Gruber, Drexler, Markhiev, Lubach, Becker, Justvan, Ali Zoma, Scobel. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Darmstadt are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Darmstadt and Nurnberg are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Darmstadt's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Nurnberg's games average 2.8 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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