Nürnberg vs Schalke 04 predictions, May 09, 2026

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As 1. FC Nürnberg prepares to host Schalke 04 on May 9, 2026, fans can anticipate an intriguing contest in the German 2. Bundesliga. Heading into this match, Nürnberg’s recent form shows mixed results, with two victories in their last five outings. On the other hand, Schalke 04 enters the game in exceptional form, having won all five of their last matches, indicating a significant momentum shift in their campaign.

Bookmakers reflect the visitors’ strong form with odds of 2.29 for an away win compared to 2.88 for a home victory. The implied probabilities suggest a healthy chance for Schalke, sitting at 41.2% for an away success, compared to 31.8% for Nürnberg to secure three points at home.

Tactically, Schalke will likely employ a high-pressing strategy, capitalizing on their current confidence, while Nürnberg may adopt a more conservative approach, looking to soak up pressure and exploit counter-attacking opportunities. With the predicted final scoreline projected at 1:1, it highlights the potential for a tight contest that could swing either way. Overall, while Schalke enters as favorites, the unpredictability of football ensures that anything can happen in this clash.

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Nürnberg 32.7%

Draw 27%

Schalke 40.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.9	3.6	2.3
	2.88	3.4	2.28
	2.87	3.45	2.3	Watch and Bet
	2.7	3.4	2.3
	2.81	3.48	2.41
	2.85	3.3	2.23

Latest Results

03.05.26 Greuther Fürth – 1. FC Nürnberg – 1:1 26.04.26 1. FC Nürnberg – FC Magdeburg – 1:0 18.04.26 Arminia Bielefeld – 1. FC Nürnberg – 1:1 11.04.26 1. FC Nürnberg – Dynamo Dresden – 0:2 05.04.26 Eintracht Braunschweig – 1. FC Nürnberg – 1:1

02.05.26 Schalke 04 – Fortuna Düsseldorf – 1:0 26.04.26 SC Paderborn 07 – Schalke 04 – 2:3 19.04.26 Schalke 04 – Preußen Münster – 4:1 12.04.26 SV Elversberg – Schalke 04 – 1:2 05.04.26 Schalke 04 – Karlsruher SC – 1:0

Facts

Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 9 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Bundesliga).

Schalke is Qualified for Bundesliga

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Nürnberg won 1.

In recent matches, Nürnberg has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Schalke is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).

In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.

In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Nürnberg won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 21:30. (average 1.3:1.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Nürnberg won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 15:10. (average 1.9:1.3).

Latest Head To Head

14.12.25 Schalke 04 – 1. FC Nürnberg – 1:0 25.01.25 Schalke 04 – 1. FC Nürnberg – 3:1 10.08.24 1. FC Nürnberg – Schalke 04 – 3:1 13.04.24 Schalke 04 – 1. FC Nürnberg – 2:0 04.11.23 1. FC Nürnberg – Schalke 04 – 1:2

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Schalke ✔	32	20	7	5	49:28	21	67
2	Elversberg	32	17	8	7	60:36	24	59
3	Hannover	32	16	10	6	56:40	16	58
4	Paderborn	32	17	7	8	55:43	12	58
5	Darmstadt	32	13	12	7	56:42	14	51
6	Hertha Berlin	32	13	9	10	44:37	7	48
7	Kaiserslautern	32	14	4	14	49:47	2	46
8	Karlsruher SC	32	12	7	13	50:60	-10	43
9	Nurnberg	32	11	9	12	41:42	-1	42
10	Holstein Kiel	32	11	8	13	42:43	-1	41
11	Bochum	32	10	10	12	46:45	1	40
12	SG Dynamo Dresden	32	10	8	14	51:50	1	38
13	Arminia Bielefeld	32	9	9	14	47:48	-1	36
14	Magdeburg	32	11	3	18	49:56	-7	36
15	Braunschweig	32	9	7	16	34:52	-18	34
16	Dusseldorf	32	10	4	18	30:49	-19	34
17	Greuther Furth	32	9	7	16	45:66	-21	34
18	Preussen Munster	32	6	11	15	37:57	-20	29

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