Nürnberg vs Düsseldorf March 7 2026: Injuries Affecting Both Teams

Nürnberg and Düsseldorf face each other on March 7, 2026, with both teams having several players out due to injury. Düsseldorf has 7 players injured, while Nürnberg has 3.
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The 25th round of the 2. Bundesliga brings 1. FC Nürnberg and Fortuna Düsseldorf to the Max-Morlock-Stadion on March 7, 2026, at 13:00. Currently, Nürnberg occupies 9th place while Düsseldorf sits at 11th. Their previous encounter in the first half of the season resulted in a 3-2 victory for Nürnberg, decided by a Finn Becker goal after Düsseldorf had twice equalized. Both clubs currently operate in a competitive vacuum, separated from the top tier by inconsistent point accumulation.

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Personnel and Physical Erosion

The rosters are thinned by physical failure. Düsseldorf travels with a significantly fractured lineup, missing seven functional players due to various medical stoppages.

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  • Düsseldorf Unavailable: Florian Kastenmeier, Kenneth Schmidt, Tim Breithaupt, Hamza Anhari, Julian Hettwer, Tim Rossmann, and Florian Schock are all listed as injured.

  • Nürnberg Unavailable: Eryk Grzywacz, Levin Chiumento, and Henri Koudossou remain sidelined.

"Düsseldorf has secured seven points from their last five league encounters… Nürnberg has collected just five points from their last five." — Transfermarkt statistical summary.

Düsseldorf’s ability to function outside their own stadium has decayed. They have secured only one point from a possible twenty-one in their last seven away fixtures. Conversely, Nürnberg’s defensive structure remains porous, having conceded 39 goals across 26 matches this season, an average of 1.5 per game.

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Metric1. FC NürnbergFortuna Düsseldorf
Current Rank9th11th
Last 5 Matches1W, 2D, 2L2W, 2D, 1L
Goals Conceded (Avg)1.51.29
H2H Wins (All Time)3118

Historical Context

The historical data of these two traditional entities spans 63 matches. Nürnberg holds the majority of successes with 31 wins compared to Düsseldorf’s 18. Despite the lopsided history, recent market sentiment suggests a slight preference for Düsseldorf due to their marginally better form in the last month, ignoring their persistent failure to perform on foreign grass.

The match serves as a routine confirmation of mid-table status for both organizations, as they process the remaining fixtures of the 2025/2026 cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the date and time of the Nürnberg vs Düsseldorf match?
The match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Fortuna Düsseldorf is scheduled for March 7, 2026, at 13:00.
Q: How many players are injured for Fortuna Düsseldorf for the March 7, 2026 game?
Fortuna Düsseldorf has seven players unavailable due to injuries. These players include Florian Kastenmeier, Kenneth Schmidt, Tim Breithaupt, Hamza Anhari, Julian Hettwer, Tim Rossmann, and Florian Schock.
Q: Which Nürnberg players are injured for the match on March 7, 2026?
Nürnberg has three players sidelined due to injury. Eryk Grzywacz, Levin Chiumento, and Henri Koudossou are listed as unavailable.
Q: What is Fortuna Düsseldorf's recent away form like before the March 7, 2026 match?
Fortuna Düsseldorf has a poor record away from home, earning only one point from their last seven away games. This poor performance on the road could affect the outcome of the match.
Q: What is Nürnberg's defensive record this season ahead of the March 7, 2026 game?
Nürnberg has conceded an average of 1.5 goals per game this season, having let in 39 goals across 26 matches. Their defense might be a weakness that Düsseldorf could exploit.
Q: What is the historical head-to-head record between Nürnberg and Düsseldorf?
Historically, 1. FC Nürnberg has a stronger record against Fortuna Düsseldorf, winning 31 out of 63 matches played. Düsseldorf has won 18 of these encounters.