Nürnberg vs Hannover prediction 21.12.2025 | 2. Bundesliga

Nürnberg are positioned around mid-table and continue to show defensive fragility in the season’s underlying metrics, conceding roughly 1.38 goals per match overall, which represents the ninth-worst defensive record in the league. In recent weeks, Nürnberg have been on a downward trend, failing to win any of their last three league fixtures. They narrowly lost 1-0 to current league leaders Schalke 04, were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by Magdeburg, and most recently picked up just a single point in a 2-2 draw with Greuther Fürth.

Their home form is marginally stronger than their away record, with a 38% win rate at home compared to 25% on the road, but the club’s overall inconsistency has prevented them from climbing the table. Squad availability issues have further disrupted continuity in midfield and defence, with club reports and injury trackers listing several short-term knocks among rotation players. Compounding their problems, Nürnberg lack a proven out-and-out goalscorer, with Rafael Lubach currently the club’s top scorer this season on just four goals.

Hannover sit higher in the table and remain firmly in contention for at least a promotion play-off place, currently just three points behind third-placed Darmstadt. Christian Titz’s side have put together a solid run of form in recent weeks and are now four games unbeaten, although they have been unable to record back-to-back league victories following draws against Münster and Bochum.

Their away form has been particularly impressive given their league position. Hannover remain undefeated on the road in the 2. Bundesliga this season, having recorded four wins and four draws away from home. This strong away record has kept them competitive in the promotion race, underpinned by defensive stability and an ability to grind out results. In attack, Benjamin Källman has been the standout performer, with the Finnish international already scoring nine league goals this campaign.