VfL Bochum and 1. FC Nuremberg square off at Vonovia Ruhrstadion at 1:30 PM Feb 22, 2026, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the 2. Bundesliga.

VfL Bochum enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. 1. FC Nuremberg arrive with confidence, securing 3 wins from their last 5.

Historically, VfL Bochum hold the edge with 4 wins to 1. FC Nuremberg's 2 in 10 meetings. 4 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw 1. FC Nuremberg came out on top 1-2.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. VfL Bochum may hold the edge at Vonovia Ruhrstadion, but 1. FC Nuremberg's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.