Nürnberg vs DSC Arminia Bielefeld preview

Germany flag 2026/2027 2. Bundesliga, Germany
Max-Morlock-Stadion
2. Bundesliga
NürnbergNUR
DSC Arminia BielefeldBIE
KICKOFF :
Round 3 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the 2026/2027 2. Bundesliga season Nürnberg host DSC Arminia Bielefeld at the Max-Morlock-Stadion in a regular season league fixture. Nürnberg currently sit second in the domestic table while the visitors occupy sixth place. The home side hold a narrow power advantage of two points and a stronger form rating of 33.33 against Bielefeld's 25. Both teams enter the match with ambitions to secure early points in the campaign. Nürnberg will look to use their home environment to press for a positive result. Arminia Bielefeld aim to challenge the higher positions through organized play. The contest features two sides familiar with the demands of the second tier. Tactical discipline and individual quality are expected to shape the outcome.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Nürnberg hold second place domestically while Arminia Bielefeld are sixth.
  • Form: The home side record a form score of 33.33 compared to the away side's 25.
  • Squad: Both squads consist of players experienced in the second division.
  • Efficiency: Conversion rates remain balanced between the two teams based on available data.
  • Transition: Quick transitions could play a key role in breaking down defensive setups.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence with proxy metrics in use.
  • xVariable: Nürnberg enjoy a two point power advantage over their opponents.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Nürnberg M. Klose
M. Klose
VS
DSC Arminia Bielefeld O. Kirch
O. Kirch
1.69
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.25
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
SpVgg Greuther Fürth Rank: 69 W
Dynamo Dresden Rank: 73 W
Hannover 96 Rank: 76 D
Schalke 04 Rank: 77 W
SpVgg Greuther Fürth Rank: 68 D
Magdeburg Rank: 72 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Energie Cottbus Rank: 72 W
Karlsruher SC Rank: 71 L
Hertha BSC Rank: 76 W
Kaiserslautern Rank: 73 L
VfL Bochum 1848 Rank: 73 D
Preußen Münster Rank: 67 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
75.03
73.01
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Nürnberg
DSC Arminia Bielefeld
Power Score
75.03
73.01
League Position
2
6
Global Rank
151
188

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Nürnberg — Opponent-weighted form score
DSC Arminia Bielefeld — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Nürnberg DSC Arminia Bielefeld

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Nürnberg NUR Home
2 matches
DSC Arminia Bielefeld BIE Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
3
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-29T00:21:56+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-5-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 2. Bundesliga, Germany · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Max-Morlock-Stadion
Capacity
50000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Patrick Schwengers
Jonas Weickenmeier
Alexander Roppelt
Wolfgang Haslberger

Expected Lineup

Referee : Patrick Schwengers

Starting XI ▼

1
Jan Reichert
Jan Reichert Goalkeeper
7.09
19
Piet Scobel
Piet Scobel Centre Forward
7.81
41
Eric Porstner
Eric Porstner Left Back
6.67
4
Alexios Kalogeropoulos
Alexios Kalogeropoulos Right Back
6.74
6
Adam Markhiev
Adam Markhiev Defensive Midfield
7.33
8
Javier Fernández
Javier Fernández Defensive Midfield
7.52
10
Julian Justvan
Julian Justvan Right Wing
7.74
20
Fynn Otto
Fynn Otto Left Back
7.18
22
Finn Becker
Finn Becker Attacking Midfield
7.05
23
Mohamed Alì Zoma
Mohamed Alì Zoma Left Wing
7.64
32
Tim Janisch
Tim Janisch Right Back
6.09
Referee : Patrick Schwengers

Starting XI ▼

1
Jonas Kersken
Jonas Kersken Goalkeeper
7.22
14
Monju Momuluh
Monju Momuluh Midfielder
6.95
10
Jannik Rochelt
Jannik Rochelt Midfielder
7.25
11
Joel Grodowski
Joel Grodowski Centre Forward
7.92
5
Maximilian Bauer
Maximilian Bauer Right Back
6.96
6
Marvin Mehlem
Marvin Mehlem Central Midfield
7.11
7
Henri Koudossou
Henri Koudossou Right Back
7.43
21
Stefano Russo
Stefano Russo Central Midfield
6.9
17
Arne Sicker
Arne Sicker Left Back
7.08
19
Maximilian Großer
Maximilian Großer Left Back
7.04
38
Marius Wörl
Marius Wörl Central Midfield
6.37

CONCLUSION

The upcoming clash at the Max-Morlock-Stadion sees Nürnberg face off against Arminia Bielefeld in a key 2. Bundesliga match. With the home team holding a slight edge in power and form they will look to assert dominance from the outset. Bielefeld however are well placed to counter and exploit any openings. The midfield battle will likely determine the flow of the game as both sides strive for control. Expect a tactical affair where set pieces and transitions may prove decisive. Overall this fixture offers an opportunity for Nürnberg to strengthen their position at the top while Bielefeld aim to climb higher. The result could influence the early season standings significantly.