Overview
- Mohamed Ali Zoma scored in the 19th minute and Finn Becker doubled the lead in the 33rd for the hosts.
- Kevin Ehlers made it 2–1 in the 40th minute before being sent off for a second yellow card in stoppage time.
- Miroslav Klose's side earned their third league win of the season to rise to 12th place, moving above Braunschweig.
- Tim Drexler missed the best second‑half chance with a 63rd‑minute header after a Nürnberg corner as Braunschweig chased an equalizer.
- The game drew 33,159 at Max‑Morlock‑Stadion, and Braunschweig lost Mehmet Aydin to a thigh injury after six minutes.