1. FC Nürnberg – 1. FC Heidenheim

A tightly contested clash looms as 1. FC Nürnberg host 1. FC Heidenheim, with the two sides occupying the top three spots in the table. Nürnberg sit second on 16 points, having won five and drawn once while boasting a solid 16‑6 goal difference, whereas Heidenheim trail closely in third with 13 points from four victories, one draw and a single loss, their 14‑12 margin hinting at a slightly more porous defence. The narrow three‑point gap and the fact that both clubs have only one defeat this season set the stage for a pivotal battle that could reshape the promotion race. With Nürnberg’s home advantage and a marginally better scoring record, the hosts will be keen to extend their unbeaten run, while Heidenheim will look to close the gap and keep their momentum alive.