1. FC Nürnberg – FC St. Pauli

A clash of ambitions awaits as 1. FC Nürnberg host FC St. Pauli in what promises to be a decisive encounter for the league leaders. Nürnberg sit second with 16 points from five wins and a draw, boasting a robust +10 goal difference after netting 16 and conceding just six. Pauli, meanwhile, linger in eighth place on seven points, having drawn four of their six games and scoring as many as they have let in, a balanced 8‑8 tally. The disparity in form suggests Nürnberg will aim to extend their unbeaten run, while St. Pauli will be desperate to turn a solitary win into a statement result. If the hosts can maintain their defensive solidity, they could widen the gap at the top; a point for the visitors would keep the mid‑table battle alive.