1. FC Nürnberg – VfL Wolfsburg

A clash of ambition awaits as 1. FC Nürnberg host VfL Wolfsburg in what could be a decisive fixture in the title race. Nürnberg sit second with 16 points from six games, boasting an unbeaten record and a +10 goal difference (16‑6), while Wolfsburg occupy fourth place on 11 points, having slipped once but still maintaining a solid +7 margin (15‑8). The home side will look to extend their flawless run and press the leaders, whereas the visitors will aim to close the gap on the top three and prove that their three wins and two draws are more than enough to challenge for the championship. With only a handful of points separating the two, the encounter promises to be a tightly contested battle that could reshape the upper half of the table.