Darmstadt 98 and Nürnberg face each other on Friday 01.23.2026, at 17:30 (UK Time), in a 2. Bundesliga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Darmstadt 98's home ground, the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Darmstadt 98 and Nürnberg, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Darmstadt 98 vs Nürnberg

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Double Chance: Darmstadt 98 or Draw

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

From what they have shown thus far this season, Darmstadt 98 and Nürnberg both tend to play quite defensive styles and like to keep things tight in midfield.

As a result, we predict the total going under 2.5 goals to be the most attractive betting option for this upcoming match.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

This matchup between Darmstadt 98 and Nürnberg has all the makings of a hard-fought stalemate, so our top tip for the match is to bet on the draw on the 1X2 market.

Neither side is particularly appealing to bet on to win given their uneven form of late. And we also see great value in the 3.47 odds for a draw, which is hard to pass up.

Darmstadt 98 preview

Darmstadt 98 heads into the match with the following record in the 2. Bundesliga: in 18 matches, The Lilies secured 9 victories, 7 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.89 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Darmstadt 98's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 11 victories so far.

Darmstadt 98 has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 38 goals, of which 32 were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 1.78 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Isac Lidberg, who has found the back of the net 12 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Marco Richter has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, Darmstadt 98 has conceded 20 goals in the 2. Bundesliga (an average of 1.11 per game) and 23 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.1 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Nürnberg preview

Nürnberg comes into the game with 18 matches played so far in the 2. Bundesliga. They have secured 7 victories, 4 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.39 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses.

Der Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 25 goals during this period. Of that total, 22 were netted in the 2. Bundesliga, with an average of 1.22 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.32.

Die Legende's offensive system is led by Rafael Lubach, the team's top scorer this season. The german midfielder has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Julian Justvan. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1.39 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 28 goals in 19 matches, averaging 1.47 per match.

Head to head: Darmstadt 98 vs Nürnberg

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Darmstadt 98 Team Logo

Darmstadt 98

Germany - 2. Bundesliga

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D W W D

1.89

Home W W W D D

2.33

Away D D D W L

1.44

Away Team

Nürnberg Team Logo

Nürnberg

Germany - 2. Bundesliga

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W L D L

1.39

Home W W D W W

1.8

Away L L W D W

0.88

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Published on 20 January 2026, at 20:32 Last updated on 20 January 2026, at 20:32
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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