Hannover are third in the table, level on points with second place, and are fighting for direct promotion to the Bundesliga. Nürnberg, in eighth place, are no longer in danger of relegation and have no prospect of a European spot, which has seriously dampened their fighting spirit.
Although their last two games ended in draws (1-1 against Bochum and 3-3 against Münster), the team has consistently scored and created chances. Meanwhile, Nürnberg have been extremely inconsistent on the road: a 3-0 home defeat of leaders Schalke was an exception, as Schalke had already been crowned champions.
Their head-to-head record is also worth noting: Nürnberg beat their opponents 2-1 in the first half. This adds motivation for Hannover to take revenge in front of their home fans. Given the difference in goals for the season, the support of the home crowd and Hannover's more consistent attacking play, betting on them to win looks like the safest bet for this match.
