DFB Pokal

Viktoria Köln

22 Aug 2026 14:30

Nürnberg

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Nürnberg to win 1.62

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Viktoria Köln vs Nürnberg Predictions, Picks & Odds – 22/08/2026

DFB Pokal · 1st Round

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2: Nürnberg to win

1.62 on Betfred · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 23 Sep 2026 at 10:04 · Odds are subject to change

Viktoria Köln vs Nürnberg Preview

Viktoria Köln head into this first-round DFB Pokal tie at Sportpark Höhenberg having undergone significant squad upheaval over the summer. The 3. Liga outfit will take confidence from a recent 3-1 away triumph against VfB Stuttgart II, a result that suggests the new-look side is beginning to gel. Home form has been a concern, however, and facing higher-league opposition in a cup setting will test their resilience under pressure.

Nürnberg arrive in superb fettle, sitting top of the 2. Bundesliga after two opening wins, capped by a commanding 4-2 derby victory over Greuther Fürth. Coach Miroslav Klose has made clear he will field his strongest available side, determined to avoid a repeat of last season's humiliating first-round exit on penalties to Regionalliga outfit FV Illertissen. A flu wave affecting several squad members, including Mikayil Faye, adds a note of uncertainty, though Klose remains optimistic at least one will recover.

Nürnberg's away win at 1.62 represents the standout selection here. Miroslav Klose's side sit top of the 2. Bundesliga after two opening victories, including a thumping 4-2 derby win over Greuther Fürth. That attacking potency, averaging over three goals per match in recent outings, gives them a decisive edge over 3. Liga opposition at Sportpark Höhenberg.

A flu outbreak affecting Mikayil Faye, Christian Mathenia, Rafael Lubach, and Rayan Ghrieb clouds the picture somewhat, though Klose remains confident at least one will recover. Finn Becker's knee injury is a confirmed absence. Despite these concerns, the squad depth available to a side leading the second tier should prove sufficient against lower-league hosts.

Over 2.5 goals at 1.45 also appeals strongly. Their previous DFB Pokal meeting finished 1-1 before Nürnberg prevailed on penalties, and Viktoria Köln's recent 3-1 win at VfB Stuttgart II confirms they carry a goal threat. With Klose refusing to rotate, expect Nürnberg to press from the start. Odds and markets subject to change.

Trends to Know about Viktoria Köln vs Nürnberg

• Nürnberg average 3.2 goals per match
• Klose fields strongest available squad
• Viktoria Köln vulnerable in home fixtures

Both lineups here carry a speculative tag, drawn from a single forecasting source ahead of this first-round DFB Pokal tie, so treat the personnel with appropriate caution as kickoff approaches. A 4-3-3 against a 4-2-3-1 shapes up as a compact midfield contest, with Nürnberg's double pivot looking to screen their back four against Viktoria Köln's wider attacking threat.

For the hosts, Taylan Duman figures as the creative fulcrum in a three-man midfield, while Nürnberg's structure suggests Julian Justvan will carry much of the attacking responsibility in the number ten role. Third-tier Viktoria Köln face a stern examination against higher-division opposition, and home advantage at the Franz-Kremer-Stadion may prove their most reliable asset.

How to Watch Viktoria Köln vs Nürnberg Match?

What time is Viktoria Köln vs Nürnberg?

Kickoff at Sportpark Höhenberg is set for 22 August 2026 at 14:30 BST.

Where is Viktoria Köln vs Nürnberg being played?

This fixture takes place at Sportpark Höhenberg, home ground of Viktoria Köln in Cologne.

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