1. FC Nürnberg – Hannover 96

Nürnberg held on at home to claim a 2‑1 victory over Hannover, extending their unbeaten run and consolidating their position in second place with 16 points from six games. The win lifts the hosts to a +10 goal difference, having scored 16 while conceding just six, whereas Hannover remain stuck in tenth with only seven points and a negative two goal difference. The three points also widen the gap to the league leaders, while the Bavarians keep a perfect record against their North‑German rivals this season, having won the sole previous encounter. Hannover’s tally of two wins and a draw from six matches leaves them three points clear of the relegation‑watch zone but still well off the European spots.