1. FC Nürnberg vs Hannover 96

Recent form suggests 1. FC Nürnberg are in red-hot form — 4 wins, 1 draws and 0 losses in their last 5. With 15 goals in their last 5, their attack has been a real threat, while defensively they have conceded relatively few (1.2 per game). The defensive numbers for 1. FC Nürnberg read 1.2 goals conceded per game — an area that could prove costly against dangerous attackers.

On the other side, Hannover 96 have had a contrasting run of results. Hannover 96 come into this on the back of a mixed run of form, having taken 7 points from their last 5 matches. They have scored freely averaging 2.6 goals per game, while conceding 1.4. The head-to-head ledger leans heavily towards 1. FC Nürnberg, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. 6 recent meetings have produced 21 goals in total, underlining that this tie tends to be an open, adventurous affair.

With both teams averaging over 3.0 goals per game recently, this fixture has the hallmarks of an open, entertaining contest. The attacking quality on both sides suggests we could see goals at both ends. 1. FC Nürnberg will sense an opportunity to stamp their authority on this game early, knowing that an early goal could force Hannover 96 to take risks they would rather avoid.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (20%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 4-1 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 45%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. Whatever unfolds, this 2. Bundesliga contest is not to be missed.