FC Heidenheim desperately need points on Friday, Nov 27 at 6:30 PM in the 2. Bundesliga. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

FC Heidenheim come into this fixture out of form (0W 2L recently). 1. FC Nuremberg, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 2D 1L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. FC Heidenheim head into this on the back of a defeat, while 1. FC Nuremberg arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

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

Verdict: 1. FC Nuremberg's quality should tell even on the road. FC Heidenheim will push, but the visitors have too much class. 1. FC Nuremberg to win.