VfL Bochum and 1. FC Nürnberg met on the 23rd day of the 2. Bundesliga, finishing 1‑1. Nürnberg had the better start, scoring early in the 38th minute when Mohamed Ali Zoma cut a short‑range cross into the net and opened the score at 1‑0. Bochum struggled to generate offensive opportunities, but before the break they benefited from a few chances that Marshall converted, keeping them in the game. After the sides switched, the match became open, with both teams creating chances. Nürnberg could have expanded their lead but left plenty of opportunities unused. Bochum increased the pressure, and in the 72nd minute Francis Onyeka headed home a penalty to level the score. In the closing stages both sides searched for a winning goal, but with few clear chances the game settled at 1‑1, giving Bochum a point to extend their unbeaten run, while Nürnberg gained a home point.
In parallel, Greuther Fürth hosted Arminia Bielefeld and won 2‑1. The hosts took a quick early advantage when Branimir Hrgota headed home from a right‑side corner, giving Fürth a 1‑0 lead by the fourth minute. Bielefeld struggled to find rhythm, but after a corner in the 19th minute Robin Knoche headed back to level the score at 1‑1. After half‑time, Fürth surged forward again, with Dennis Srbeny scoring the winner in the 53rd minute. Bielefeld had some intermittent bursts of activity, but their attacks were largely nullified by Fürth’s compact defence. Fürth’s narrow victory delivered vital points in the relegation fight, while Bielefeld finished the match without points despite dominating possession.