On October 24, 2026, in the 9th round of the 2. Bundesliga, 1. FC Nürnberg will host 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The visitors will face an undefeated opponent as they hope to break into the top three, while the hosts will try to keep pace with league leader Hertha.
Nurnberg vs Kaiserslautern: What to Expect
1. FC Nürnberg
FCN heads into this home match in second place with 18 points after eight rounds and a 21:11 goal differential. Miroslav Klose’s team remains undefeated in the league, with five wins and three draws. However, ahead of this crucial matchup, the club faces a serious personnel issue: top scorer Mohamed Ali Zoma, who has scored seven goals, injured his shoulder in the previous round and may be sidelined for an extended period. Therefore, the prediction for the Nürnberg vs Kaiserslautern match will also depend on whether the other forwards can make up for his absence.
In their last match, Nürnberg drew 1:1 with Energie Cottbus. The home side opened the scoring in the 56th minute through Justin Butler, while Styopa Mkrtchyan saved the Franconians from defeat in the 79th minute. Nürnberg had chances to snatch victory but failed to capitalise on them. The loss of points brought an end to a run of positive results, whilst Zoma’s injury has further complicated preparations. Another prediction for the home side will depend on how effective their attack is without their top goalscorer.
1. FC Kaiserslautern
FCK are fourth in the table with 15 points and a goal difference of 8:4. The team have recorded four wins, three draws and just one defeat. Their defence stands out in particular: Kaiserslautern have conceded the fewest goals in the league. Torsten Lieberknecht’s side press high up the pitch and play with great intensity, which could prove a key advantage against the technically gifted Nürnberg. The prediction for the visitors ahead of the game against Nürnberg looks promising, although the away trip to face an unbeaten opponent will be a serious test.
In the previous round, Kaiserslautern beat VfL Bochum 2:0. The team put in a solid defensive performance and made the most of their chances in attack, preventing their opponents from getting back into the match. This victory further proved the visitors’ good form, as they picked up ten points in their last five matches. Another prediction is a tactical battle, in which Kaiserslautern will look to capitalise on their opponents’ pressing and squad issues.
1. FC Nürnberg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern: Head-to-Head Matches
If there’s one thing that’s unlikely to please the away supporters ahead of the 1. FCN vs 1. FCK match, it’s the record from the last five matches: two wins for Nürnberg and three draws.
| Nurnberg – Kaiserslautern H2H | |||
| 2025/26 Season | |||
| 1. FC Nürnberg | 3 | 0 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern |
| 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 1 | 1 | 1. FC Nürnberg |
| 2024/25 Season | |||
| 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 1 | 2 | 1. FC Nürnberg |
| 1. FC Nürnberg | 0 | 0 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern |
| 2023/24 Season | |||
| 1. FC Nürnberg | 1 | 1 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern |
Nürnberg vs Kaiserslautern: Match Prediction
Kaiserslautern looks set to be yet another stumbling block for Nuremberg. Although FCK are considered to be a team that performs better at home, this season they have been very solid at the back, as they demonstrated even against Wolfsburg, who boast one of the 2. Bundesliga’s most potent attacking forces.
Nürnberg vs Kaiserslautern prediction: Total goals will be under 3.5.
| The Match Predictions | ||
| Total Under 3.5 (~odds at 1.60) | ||
