Greuther Fuerth - Nuernberg

Greuther Fuerth and Nuernberg meet at Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer on Saturday for their second matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season. Greuther Fuerth began their campaign with a 1-1 draw away to St. Pauli, while Nuernberg opened with a commanding 3-0 home victory over Dynamo Dresden.

This fixture carries the weight of the Franconian derby, a rivalry with a history of close contests. Their most recent encounter in the 2. Bundesliga on 3 May 2026 ended in a 1-1 stalemate. Nuernberg have had the better of recent meetings, notably a 3-0 win on 16 March 2025, but Greuther Fuerth secured a 1-2 victory on 25 February 2024. Both sides will be looking to build momentum after their opening day results.