Nürnberg vs Hannover prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 11, 2026
2. Bundesliga Germany
In the 5th round of the German 2. Bundesliga on September 11, 2026, Nürnberg will face Hannover. The home side will be looking to secure another victory.
Nürnberg vs Hannover team news and expert analysis
The club from Max-Morlock-Stadion were unimpressive last season as well, finishing only eighth with 46 points. However, they have made a truly excellent start this time around. They only overcame Viktoria Köln after a lengthy penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw in the cup. In the 2. Bundesliga, though, they began with a string of victories. Only Holstein managed to hold them to a draw in the latest round.
The Lower Saxony side battled for promotion last season, eventually collecting 60 points, two fewer than Elversberg and Paderborn, and finishing fourth. They began this campaign with defeats to Energie and Wolfsburg, but then thrashed their cup opponents before finally securing their first 2. Bundesliga victory against Darmstadt. In the latest round against Karlsruhe, they could only manage a draw.
The home side are currently averaging 3.25 goals scored per game while conceding 1.25. Titz's men, meanwhile, are scoring one goal per match and conceding an average of 1.5.
Head to Head matches: Nürnberg vs Hannover
Hannover have won four of the last five head-to-head encounters. However, last season Nürnberg took four points from the two meetings.
The visitors are even considered slight favourites. However, the hosts are certainly good enough to avoid defeat at home (odds – 1.60).
Nürnberg vs Hannover: key statistics and trends
- Nürnberg have won three of their last five matches
- 75% of Nürnberg's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 4.5 goals per game
- Hannover are unbeaten in two consecutive matches
- 50% of Hannover's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 2.5 goals per game
Nürnberg vs Hannover: Possible starting lineups
Nürnberg play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Reichert - Porstner, Mandić, Kalogeropoulos, Janisch - Fernandes, Markhiev - Soma, Becker, Justvan - Skobel
Hannover play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Weinkauf - Okon, Tumiak, Allgeier, Taibi - Oudenne, Hartel, Roggow, Neubauer - Gindorf, Pichler
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