[2. Bundesliga] Karlsruher SC vs Nuremberg - Given that the visiting team has made thorough preparations for the new season, it will not be easy for the home team to win even on their home turf.
KSC finished fifth in the last 2. Bundesliga season, postponing their dream of returning to the top division by another year. They performed impressively in the last five rounds, securing four wins and one loss. In total, Karlsruher SC recorded 15 wins and nine losses in 34 matches, finishing with 55 points, just eight points short of the top three.
In preparation for the new season, Karlsruher SC played six friendly matches, winning four and losing two. They achieved victories against opponents such as Strasbourg (4-1), 1860 Munich (2-0), and Rijeka (1-0), but also faced defeats against Górnik Zabrze (0-3) and Viktoria Plzeň (0-2).
Miroslav Klose's team had an unsuccessful last season, finishing in 12th place in the 2. Bundesliga standings. In 34 matches, Nuremberg collected 40 points with 11 wins and 16 losses. The "Club" struggled at the end of the season, losing four of their last five matches.
However, Nuremberg has had an excellent pre-season preparation and now looks ready for the start of the season. Klose's men went unbeaten in six friendly matches, drawing only once with 1860 Munich. They secured notable victories against Juventus (3-0) and Blackburn Rovers twice (2-1).
Prediction: Karlsruher SC -0.5
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