1. FC Nürnberg vs SV Darmstadt 98: the numbers, the form and our prediction
Our model makes 1. FC Nürnberg the pick at 66% for 1. FC Nürnberg vs SV Darmstadt 98. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
The fixture at a glance
SV Darmstadt 98 travel to 1. FC Nürnberg on 7 November 2026 at Max-Morlock-Stadion, Nuremberg. 1. FC Nürnberg are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 66%. This matchday 11 fixture in 2. Bundesliga is listed as 1. FC Nürnberg - SV Darmstadt 98. Kick-off is 12:00 UTC.
Form analysis and trajectory
1. FC Nürnberg: they come in on the back of a win, following two draws and two defeats before that. That is one win, two draws and two defeats from the last five, worth 5 points. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (12 scored and 10 conceded in six matches, 2.0 and 1.67 per game) points to strong attacking output with occasional defensive lapses. That is reflected in a form rating of 54.4 out of 100, and they sit 2nd on a goal difference of +11.
SV Darmstadt 98: they come in on the back of a draw, following two wins, one draw and one defeat before that. That is two wins, two draws and one defeat from the last five, worth 8 points. It leaves them unbeaten in three. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (7 scored and 11 conceded in seven matches, 1.0 and 1.57 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 39.2 out of 100, and they sit 16th on a goal difference of -10.
Comparison data
| Statistic | 1. FC Nürnberg | SV Darmstadt 98 |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 2nd | 16th |
| Goal difference | +11 | -10 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | WLLDD | DWDLW |
| Points from last 5 | 5 | 8 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 10 / 12 | 6 / 6 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 0 | 2 |
| Matches in our dataset (2026 season) | 6 | 7 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2026) | 2.0 / 1.67 | 1.0 / 1.57 |
| Points per game (2026) | 1.67 | 1.29 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 54.4 | 39.2 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 66% | 15% |
Key match insights
- Pre-match form ratings: 1. FC Nürnberg 54.4 versus SV Darmstadt 98 39.2, a gap of 15.3, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Table gap: 14 places separate them, the kind of margin that usually shows in the first twenty minutes.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 2.80, over 2.5 goals at 63% and both teams to score at 59%.
- First goal: Leans 1. FC Nürnberg's way at 70%.
Sentiment and prediction
The model leans firmly towards 1. FC Nürnberg at 66%, a gap of 47 percentage points to the next outcome. The goals line points to over 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts 1. FC Nürnberg's way, especially at Max-Morlock-Stadion.
This is a data-led read, not a certainty. The numbers are shown as they come out of the model so the basis for the call can be checked rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: 1. FC Nürnberg or SV Darmstadt 98?
1. FC Nürnberg, with an implied win probability of roughly 66%. The full split is 66% 1. FC Nürnberg, 19% the draw and 15% SV Darmstadt 98.
When and where is 1. FC Nürnberg vs SV Darmstadt 98 being played?
7 November 2026 at Max-Morlock-Stadion, Nuremberg, kick-off 12:00 UTC.
What was the result of the last match between 1. FC Nürnberg and SV Darmstadt 98?
SV Darmstadt 98 2-0 1. FC Nürnberg on 23 January 2026.
What is the recent form of 1. FC Nürnberg and SV Darmstadt 98?
1. FC Nürnberg have taken 5 points from their last five (WLLDD), SV Darmstadt 98 8 from theirs (DWDLW). Most recently 1. FC Nürnberg took a 3-1 win away at FC St. Pauli and SV Darmstadt 98 a 1-1 draw at home to 1. FC Magdeburg.
How many goals are expected in 1. FC Nürnberg vs SV Darmstadt 98?
The model's combined scoring line is 2.80 — 1.80 for 1. FC Nürnberg and 1.00 for SV Darmstadt 98. It rates over 2.5 goals at 63%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 59%, so its call is yes.