Hertha Berlin host 1. FC Nuremberg at Olympiastadion, Berlin on Sunday, Jan 17 at 1:30 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 2 points in the 2. Bundesliga, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Hertha Berlin come into this fixture in red-hot form (5W from last 5). 1. FC Nuremberg travel in red-hot form (4W from last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours Hertha Berlin here — they've won 6 of 10 previous meetings against 1. FC Nuremberg, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Hertha Berlin won 2–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Hertha Berlin a slight edge, but 1. FC Nuremberg are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.