The match between FC Viktoria Köln and FC Nurnberg in the German DFB Pokal on 22.08.2026 is a showdown of equals. Our pre-match analysis highlights the strengths and weaknesses of FC Viktoria Köln and FC Nurnberg, comparing their past performances in the German DFB Pokal. After reading our detailed prediction, you’ll be ready to make an informed bet on this exciting encounter.
FC Viktoria Köln vs FC Nurnberg Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFB Pokal | FC Viktoria Koln | FC Nurnberg | 20.08.2016 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Liga | Stuttgart II | FC Viktoria Köln | 16.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| 3. Liga | FC Viktoria Köln | SSV Jahn Regensburg | 08.08.2026 | 2-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Viktoria Köln | Kaiserslautern II | 02.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Standard Liege | FC Viktoria Köln | 01.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Viktoria Köln | VVV Venlo | 21.07.2026 | 5-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Viktoria Köln | SV Elversberg | 17.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Viktoria Köln | MVV | 12.07.2026 | 1-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Viktoria Köln | TSV Steinbach | 07.07.2026 | 5-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Viktoria Köln | Bonner SC | 04.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sportfreunde Siegen | FC Viktoria Köln | 11.01.2026 | 0-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 1. FC Nürnberg | 15.08.2026 | 2-4 |
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Nürnberg | Dynamo Dresden | 09.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | 1. FC Nürnberg | Oviedo | 01.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Palermo | 1. FC Nürnberg | 25.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | 1. FC Nürnberg | Waldhof Mannheim | 18.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ansbach | 1. FC Nürnberg | 11.07.2026 | 1-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Kornburg | 1. FC Nürnberg | 08.07.2026 | 0-10 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Hannover 96 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 17.05.2026 | 3-3 |
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Nürnberg | FC Schalke 04 | 09.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 1. FC Nürnberg | 03.05.2026 | 1-1 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: FC Viktoria Köln vs FC Nurnberg
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htmlThere's something special about the DFB Pokal. It's the great equalizer of German football, the competition where a third-tier side can dream of embarrassing their superiors. And that's exactly the story playing out when FC Viktoria Köln welcome FC Nürnberg to the Sportpark Höhenberg.
The bookmakers have made their feelings clear. Nürnberg are priced at 2.11, with Viktoria available at 3.22 and the draw sitting at 3.35. On paper, a 2. Bundesliga side versus a 3. Liga outfit looks straightforward. But don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative here.
Nürnberg arrive in genuinely impressive form. They've won both competitive matches this season, hammering Dynamo Dresden 3-0 at home and then claiming a stunning 4-2 away win at city rivals Greuther Fürth. They're scoring freely and look dangerous going forward. That attacking confidence is real and shouldn't be dismissed.
Viktoria, however, are a concern. Their opening 3. Liga defeat to Regensburg — a 5-2 hammering — was alarming. Their pre-season was inconsistent at best, losing to MVV and Kaiserslautern II while mixing in some better results. Here's what you need to watch for: Viktoria's defensive structure looked fragile when pressed with pace and numbers. Nürnberg have exactly the tools to exploit that.
The one head-to-head between these clubs ended 2-2 in the 2016 DFB Pokal. A tight cup thriller, settled on penalties presumably. That historical draw is a gentle reminder that Viktoria can compete in this format. Cup football breeds chaos, and home advantage matters more than people think in these early rounds.
Here's the surprising insight that caught my eye. Nürnberg have now scored 17 goals in their last four matches across all competitions. That is extraordinary. Yet they've also shown vulnerability — drawing 3-3 at Hannover and shipping two late in some earlier fixtures. Their backline isn't impenetrable.
From a betting perspective, Both Teams to Score looks genuinely appealing given Viktoria's willingness to attack at home and Nürnberg's slightly leaky defence despite their hot streak. I'd also look seriously at Over 2.5 Goals, given how open both sides have been this season. Nürnberg to score first feels like smart value too.
My bold prediction? Nürnberg win 3-1, but Viktoria grab a goal before half-time that briefly makes this interesting. I'm taking Nürnberg to progress, but backing both teams to find the net along the way.
This is the Pokal. Anything can happen — but I believe Nürnberg's class wins out in the end. Set your alarm, grab your matchday snack, and enjoy the ride.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Otto | Germany | 27 | Attacker | 185 | 82 |
| S. Handle | Germany | 33 | Midfielder | 169 | 68 |
| C. Greger | Germany | 29 | Defender | 193 | 91 |
| L. Dietz | Germany | 29 | Defender | 190 | 73 |
| L. Lobinger | Germany | 27 | Attacker | 192 | 85 |
| T. Eisenhuth | Germany | 24 | Midfielder | 183 | 83 |
| Dudu | Germany | 27 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 89 |
| L. Wolf | Germany | 24 | Midfielder | 173 | 68 |
| R. Velasco | Germany | 24 | Attacker | 169 | n/a |
| L. Münst | Germany | 24 | Midfielder | 183 | 76 |
| A. Schulz | Germany | 23 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 80 |
| V. Boboy | Germany | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| F. Engelhardt | Germany | 23 | Midfielder | 175 | 63 |
| B. Zank | Germany | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Jonah Benedict Sticker | Germany | 22 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
| Yannick Tonye | Germany | 21 | Midfielder | ||
| Leander Nicolas Popp | Germany | 21 | Attacker | 180 | 81 |
| Tim Kloss | Germany | 22 | Midfielder | 190 | 82 |
| Samuele Carella | Italy | 20 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| D. Perri | Germany | 18 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Ghrieb | France | 27 | Attacker | 182 | 81 |
| F. Becker | Germany | 26 | Midfielder | 177 | 71 |
| J. Reichert | Germany | 25 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 86 |
| A. Grimaldi | Germany | 35 | Attacker | 188 | 90 |
| G. Masouras | Greece | 30 | Defender | 181 | 77 |
| J. Justvan | Germany | 28 | Midfielder | 178 | 69 |
| F. Otto | Germany | 24 | Defender | 192 | 78 |
| A. Kalogeropoulos | Greece | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Can Yaha Moustfa | Germany | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Zoma | Burkina Faso | 22 | Midfielder | 174 | n/a |
| Rafael Lubach | Germany | 21 | Midfielder | 178 | 66 |
| T. Janisch | Germany | 21 | Defender | 177 | 65 |
| A. Marhiev | Finland | 24 | Midfielder | 183 | n/a |
| Robin Lisewski | Germany | 20 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 95 |
| E. Porstner | Germany | 19 | Defender | 180 | 61 |
| P. Scobel | Germany | 21 | Attacker | 191 | 85 |
| J. Fernandez | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| K. Mandic | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| T. Hess | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| M. Kornwachs Barjuan | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
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