SV Darmstadt 98 secured a 2-0 home victory over 1. FC Nürnberg in a German Bundesliga 2 match on January 24, 2026. The win at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor provided a crucial three points for the hosts, strengthening their position in the league table with a solid performance against a mid-table rival. Darmstadt took control early in the first half, opening the scoring through a well-worked team move finished by their striker. They doubled their lead before the interval from a set-piece, leaving Nürnberg with a mountain to climb. The second half saw the away team push for a route back into the match, but Darmstadt's defense held firm, with their goalkeeper making a key save to preserve the clean sheet. The result saw Darmstadt climb the standings, while Nürnberg's inconsistent form continued. The Darmstadt manager praised his team's defensive discipline, while the Nürnberg coach lamented his side's slow start in a difficult away fixture.