1.FC Nurnberg vs. Hamburger SV

An annual DFB-Pokal matchup featuring two of the Top 6 teams in the Bundesliga 2 separated by three points. Fourth-ranked FC Nurnberg has the best defense in the league (7 goals allowed in 11 matches). They're the only Bundesliga 2 team without a defeat, though they have a league-leading six DRAWS. FC Nurnberg is on a 6-0-5 unbeaten run in league action with ties against Erzgebirge Aue (0-0), Paderborn (2-2), Ingolstadt (0-0), Jahn Regensburg (2-2), Hannover 96 (0-0), and in the last meeting with this Hamburg squad (2-2). Sixth-ranked Hamburger SV also has six DRAWS, tied with FC Nurnberg for the most. They're on a 4-1-5 in league play. These rivals have played DRAWS in two of the last three meetings, including a 2-2 tie when they last met four weeks ago. Take FC Nurnberg/Hamburger SV to DRAW, Max Play.