The 26th round of the German 2. Bundesliga will feature a clash between SpVgg Greuther Fürth and SV Elversberg on March 13, 2026 (local time). The promotion contender travels away to face a struggling opponent currently fighting near the bottom of the table.
Team Overview and Expert Analysis
Greuther Fürth
Last season, Greuther Fürth collected 39 points and finished in 13th place in the league. This season, however, the team has been stuck in the relegation zone for much of the campaign. Despite the difficult situation, they have managed a few encouraging results. Fürth secured a 2–1 victory over Arminia and followed that with a draw against Schalke. More recently, they also managed to defeat Hannover, showing that the team can still produce competitive performances when in form.
SV Elversberg
The Saarland-based club narrowly missed out on automatic promotion last season, losing second place to Hamburg before failing to succeed in the promotion playoffs. Importantly, that disappointment did not derail their progress. Elversberg have remained competitive and are once again aiming for a direct promotion spot to the Bundesliga. Although they were held to a draw by Holstein Kiel, they responded well with a victory over Magdeburg.
Statistically, the underdog Fürth still shows some attacking ability. They average 1.48 goals per match but concede a high 2.24 goals per game. In contrast, Elversberg display a much more balanced profile, scoring 1.76 goals per round while conceding only 1.04 on average.
Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced each other five times in official competitions.
Elversberg have won three of those matches, while the remaining two ended in draws. Notably, Elversberg won both meetings between the sides in 2025.
Given their stronger overall performance and promotion ambitions, the visitors appear well positioned to secure another positive result.
Key Statistics and Trends
Greuther Fürth have won three of their last six matches.
64% of Fürth’s games end with both teams scoring, and their matches average 3.72 total goals.
Elversberg have won four of their last six matches.
52% of Elversberg’s games see both teams scoring, with an average of 2.8 total goals per match.
Probable Starting Lineups
Greuther Fürth (1-3-5-2)
Prüfrokk
Münz, Cirais, Elvedi
Keller, Hrgota, Will, Arifi, Dem
Srbene, Ltaief
Several players remain unavailable due to injury, including Green, Schlick, and Basse.
SV Elversberg (1-4-5-1)
Christoph
Mikkelsen, Rohr, Pinkert, Gyamere
Porembah, Conde, Ferai, Zimmerschied, Petkov
Mokwa
Dragon is currently listed as questionable for the visitors.
Match Prediction
Elversberg arrive with stronger form, a more stable defense, and clear promotion ambitions. Fürth have shown flashes of competitiveness but remain inconsistent, especially defensively.
If Elversberg maintain their attacking efficiency while controlling the midfield, they should have the edge in this matchup.
Predicted Score
Greuther Fürth 1–2 SV Elversberg
