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Expected score: Nurtingen W 36-30 Leverkusen W
Nurtingen Women travel to face Leverkusen Women in the 2. Bundesliga Women on 14 November, a clash between the division's runaway leaders and a side battling to find consistency. The hosts sit top of the table after eight games with seven wins and a draw, while Leverkusen occupy 13th place with just one victory to their name. On paper, this looks a mismatch, but Leverkusen showed they can compete when they beat Rostocker 40-33 last month, so there's always a chance for an upset.
Team form
Nurtingen W
Nurtingen have been exceptional. They've won three of their last four league matches, scoring 38 goals against Bergischer and Rostocker respectively. Their only stumble came in the DHB Pokal against Goppingen, but in league play they're virtually untouchable. Over their last five games they've averaged 35 goals per game while conceding just 31.6, a healthy attacking margin that explains their position at the summit. Their defence has tightened considerably—they drew 36-36 with Fuchse Berlin in early October, showing they can grind out results against quality opposition.
Leverkusen W
Leverkusen have struggled badly. One win in eight games tells the story: they're leaking goals at an alarming rate, conceding 35 per game over their last five outings. Their sole league victory came against Rostocker, but losses to Waiblingen, Fuchse Berlin, Rosengarten-Buchholz and HSG Freiburg reveal a side lacking defensive solidity. They're scoring 31.2 per game, which isn't disastrous in isolation, but it's nowhere near enough when the opposition is putting 35+ past them regularly. They need to tighten up dramatically or this will be a long afternoon.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these sides are on record, so there's no historical pattern to lean on. Both teams will approach this as a fresh encounter, though Nurtingen's league form gives them a clear psychological edge.
Key factors
Nurtingen's attacking potency is the standout factor. They're clinical and consistent, regularly hitting 38 goals in a single match. Leverkusen's defensive vulnerabilities are equally glaring—they've conceded 40+ twice in recent weeks. If Nurtingen can impose their tempo and execute their attacking transitions, Leverkusen will struggle to keep pace. The away side's only realistic path to a result is to match Nurtingen's intensity and hope for a shooting contest, but their defensive record suggests they'll be chasing the game from the first whistle. Nurtingen's ability to control possession and dictate play will likely be decisive.
Prediction
Nurtingen are the clear favourites and deserve to be. They're top for good reason: consistent attacking output, improving defence, and the kind of winning mentality that comes from seven wins in eight games. Leverkusen, by contrast, are fragile. Their one-win record and poor defensive record make them vulnerable to a side of Nurtingen's quality. The gap in league position—first versus 13th—reflects a genuine gulf in form. Nurtingen should control this match and build a lead they can manage.
Expect a Nurtingen victory. They're the strong favourites here, and their recent form justifies that assessment. Leverkusen will need to produce something special defensively to stay competitive, but there's little in their recent record to suggest they can do so. A comfortable home win looks the most likely outcome.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 15 | |
| 2 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 14 | |
| 3 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 14 | |
| 4 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | |
| 5 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | |
| 6 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | |
| 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 10 | |
| 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 9 | |
| 9 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 | |
| 10 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | |
| 11 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
| 12 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | |
| 13 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 3 | |
| 14 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 2 | |
| 15 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 | |
| 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
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