Energie Cottbus desperately need points on Sunday, Mar 7 at 1:30 PM in the 2. Bundesliga. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

1. FC Nuremberg come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 2D 1L). Energie Cottbus travel out of form (0W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. 1. FC Nuremberg won their last outing, while Energie Cottbus suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

History strongly favours 1. FC Nuremberg here — they've won 4 of 10 previous meetings against Energie Cottbus, with 5 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw.

Verdict: 1. FC Nuremberg look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Energie Cottbus will make it uncomfortable. 1. FC Nuremberg to win.