- FC Nürnberg to play their opening game against Karlsruher SC
Miroslav Klose makes his competitive debut with 1. FC Nuremberg. The 2014 World Cup winner, now playing for the Franconian club, will kick off his 2. Bundesliga campaign on Saturday (13:00 CET, live on Sky) against Karlsruher SC. Klose, who hasn't coached since leaving Austrian top-flight side SCR Altach in March 2023, expressed his excitement ahead of the new season's first leg. His appointment has sparked enthusiasm in Nuremberg, although the team has undergone significant changes.
Greuther Fürth plays on Sunday
SSV Jahn Regensburg returns to the 2. Bundesliga after last year's relegation. Coach Joe Enochs emphasized his team's excitement over nerves ahead of their challenging away match against Hannover 96 on Saturday (13:00 CET).
SpVgg Greuther Fürth resumes league play on Sunday (13:30 CET), hosting newly-promoted Preußen Münster. This will be the first competitive meeting between the two teams.
Miroslav Klose is set to continue his 2. Bundesliga journey with 1. FC Nuremberg, facing Karlsruher SC on Saturday. Meanwhile, Greuther Fürth will also compete in the Second Bundesliga, taking on newly-promoted Preußen Münster on Sunday.