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Expected score: Nurtingen W 32-30 Bergischer W
Nurtingen W travel to face Bergischer W in the 2. Bundesliga Women on 7 November, with the league leaders looking to extend their unbeaten run against a side fighting to climb away from mid-table. The hosts sit eighth with 9 points from seven games, while Nurtingen occupy top spot with 13 points and a record of six wins and one draw.
Team form
Nurtingen W
Bergischer W have shown inconsistency in recent weeks. They lost to Rodertal W 27-29 at home on 31 October, then fell to Waiblingen W 27-28 away five days earlier. A narrow 31-30 victory over Werder Bremen W on 10 October offered encouragement, but the pattern suggests vulnerability in tight contests. Over their last five matches, they have scored 30.8 goals per game and conceded 28.6, indicating an attack that creates opportunities yet a defence prone to leakage.
Bergischer W
Nurtingen W have been the standout performers. They won 31-28 at Waiblingen W on 31 October and demolished Rostocker W 38-27 at home a fortnight earlier. A 36-36 draw with Fuchse Berlin W showed they can compete with strong opponents, though a 32-41 defeat to Goppingen W in the DHB Pokal suggests they do not always peak in cup competition. Across their last five outings, they have averaged 34.8 goals scored and 32.0 conceded—a potent attacking record paired with a reasonably solid defence.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these sides are on record, so there is no historical pattern to draw upon. This encounter will be the first competitive meeting.
Key factors
Nurtingen's attacking prowess stands out: they have scored at least 31 goals in four of their last five league matches and look capable of troubling Bergischer's defence, which has conceded nearly 29 per game recently. Bergischer will need to tighten their rearguard and convert their chances efficiently; they have won only one of their last five outings and cannot afford another slip against a side chasing the title. Nurtingen's unbeaten league record (6W 1D) gives them a psychological edge, though Bergischer's home advantage may provide some comfort. The visitors' ability to sustain their intensity over 60 minutes will be crucial.
Prediction
Nurtingen enter as favourites on the strength of their league position, superior recent form, and higher scoring average. They have shown they can score in the mid-30s consistently and have conceded fewer goals per game than Bergischer. The hosts' defensive frailties—evident in their recent narrow defeats—suggest they will struggle to contain Nurtingen's attack. While Bergischer can score and may trouble the visitors, Nurtingen's attacking depth and defensive solidity make them the more likely winner. A close scoreline is plausible given both sides' attacking capability, but the league leaders should edge this contest.
Nurtingen W are favourites to take the points away from home. Their league-leading record, potent attack averaging 34.8 goals per game, and unbeaten run in the league position them well against a Bergischer side that has won only once in five matches. Expect an open game with goals at both ends, but Nurtingen's superior form and consistency should prevail in what could be a tight affair.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 13 | |
| 2 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 12 | |
| 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | |
| 4 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | |
| 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | |
| 6 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | |
| 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 9 | |
| 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 9 | |
| 9 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 5 | |
| 10 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
| 11 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | |
| 12 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | |
| 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | |
| 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | |
| 15 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | |
| 16 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
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