FC Heidenheim desperately need points on Sunday, Apr 18 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). FC Heidenheim travel out of form (0W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. 1. FC Nuremberg won their last outing, while FC Heidenheim suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — 1. FC Nuremberg and FC Heidenheim have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–2D–4W). Their last encounter ended in 1. FC Nuremberg won 3–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes 1. FC Nuremberg clear favorites, but FC Heidenheim have shown they can grind out results. Expect 1. FC Nuremberg to take the points, potentially without being at their best.