Home - Darmstadt
- Darmstadt has an undefeated home record in the 2. Bundesliga with six wins and three draws from nine matches.
- The Lilies’ up-tempo, vertical style of play allows them to overload their opponents quickly and play in behind teams, which in turn leads to plenty of goals at home (2.00 per game scored and 0.89 conceded on average).
Away - Nurnberg
- Nurnberg has scored just eight goals in eight away matches (1.00 per game) in the 2. Bundesliga this season.
- The visitors have had a tough time of it on the road in the 2. Bundesliga with just 2 wins and 5 losses from their 8 matches this campaign (D1, L5, W2).
- Nurnberg boss Miroslav Klose has been pragmatic so far and he has seen his men succeed with a variety of formations as he aims to be compact, physical and direct in matches.
Head-to-Head
The hosts have won their last two matches at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, maintaining their fortress for now, although their inability to beat Nurnberg in their last home matchup suggests there may be a psychological block that needs to be overcome.
Key Players
- Isac Lidberg leads the line for the Lilies with 12 goals in 17 appearances and provides a constant threat in the final third when he plays.
- Rafael Lubach is the driving force in attack for Nurnberg with 5 goals in 17 league appearances; he often helps to create as well as score.
Betting Insights
The bookmakers have SV Darmstadt 98 as the favorites here at 1.83 , with Nurnberg listed as the long shots at 3.85 and a draw coming in at 3.8 , for this Friday’s 2. Bundesliga clash at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
