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Nordhorn-Lingen vs Ferndorf Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 18-10-2026
Oct 1815:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Nordhorn-Lingen 31-30 Ferndorf
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Nordhorn-Lingen host Ferndorf in a 2. Bundesliga clash on 18 October 2026. The hosts occupy sixth place with 8 points from seven games, while Ferndorf sit tenth with 6 points. Both sides arrive with mixed recent records and will be seeking a win to strengthen their league position.
Team form
Nordhorn-Lingen
Nordhorn-Lingen have taken 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses across their last five outings. They drew 34-34 away at Emsdetten most recently, then lost 32-37 at home to Hagen before that. A 33-29 victory at Ludwigshafen showed their attacking capability. Over these five matches they averaged 31.6 goals scored and 32.4 conceded per game, indicating an attack-minded approach but defensive inconsistency. They have won three of seven league games so far.
Ferndorf
Ferndorf's recent form reads 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses in five matches. Their last outing was a 28-32 defeat away at Potsdam. Before that came a narrow 22-25 loss at Hagen, highlighting a spell where they struggled to find the net. They did beat Dessauer 39-33 at home and Emsdetten 31-26 at home, showing they can score freely on their own court. Over five games they averaged 30.0 goals for and 29.4 against, a marginally tighter defensive record than the hosts. Ferndorf have won only three of seven games and remain in the bottom half.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head record exists between these two sides in the available data.
Key factors
Nordhorn-Lingen hold a two-point league advantage and have drawn twice in recent weeks, suggesting they can absorb pressure. Ferndorf arrive without a draw in their last five matches, which points to a more binary outcome in their games. The hosts' home record and slight league position edge them marginally. Ferndorf's away form has been patchy, with losses at Potsdam and Hagen in their last two road trips. Both defences have leaked goals regularly, so a competitive, open contest is likely. Nordhorn-Lingen's ability to score consistently at home—averaging over 31 goals—should give them an edge against a Ferndorf side that has conceded 29.4 per game recently.
Prediction
Nordhorn-Lingen hold a narrow edge as slight favourites. They sit higher in the table, have drawn twice recently which suggests resilience, and enjoy the home advantage. Ferndorf have won fewer games and their away record shows vulnerability. The expected goal balance favours the hosts marginally. However, Ferndorf's attacking threat remains genuine—they scored 39 against Dessauer and 31 against Emsdetten—and their slightly better defensive average cannot be ignored. This is a tight fixture where the hosts' home court and league position provide only a marginal advantage.
Back Nordhorn-Lingen as a slight favourite, though expect a closely contested match. Both teams average around 30-31 goals per game, and the predicted scoreline of 31-30 reflects a narrow outcome. The draw is a low-probability outcome given Ferndorf's recent pattern of decisive results. For the betting community, the hosts' marginal edge is worth noting, but this is not a strong conviction play—it is a game where the margin separates the sides, not the quality.
Match info
Tournaments:
2. Bundesliga(2026)
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Recent Form
Nordhorn-Lingen
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Ferndorf
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Elbflorenz | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 |
| 2 |  Hagen | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 |
| 3 |  Leipzig | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 |
| 4 |  Potsdam | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 |
| 5 |  Lubeck-Schwartau | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| 6 |  Nordhorn-Lingen | 7 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 7 |  Minden | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 8 |  Grosswallstadt | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 9 |  Huttenberg | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 10 |  Ferndorf | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 11 |  Dormagen | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 12 |  Emsdetten | 7 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| 13 |  N-Lubbecke | 7 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| 14 |  Coburg 2000 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 15 |  Dessauer | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| 16 |  Ludwigshafen | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| 17 |  Hamm-Westfalen | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| 18 |  Essen | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
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