Dynamo Dresden in crisis: Will they beat Nuremberg to recovery?

Dynamo Dresden in crisis: Will they beat Nuremberg to recovery?

November 7, 2025 is a worrying date for Dynamo Dresden. With just seven points from eleven games, the team is in a shaky second-to-last place in the Second Bundesliga. After a disastrous start to the season, the club has only recorded one win and has not won in its last eight games. This means that fans are hoping for a return to winning ways - and urgently so.

Dynamo's home statistics are sobering. Five home games resulted in three defeats and two draws, which catapulted the club to second-to-last place in the home table. Another weak signal: Dresden has remained without a win in its last eight home games against 1. FC Nürnberg. The direct comparison speaks volumes: Dresden was only able to win against Nuremberg once, while in the past there were three draws and five defeats. The last few games have shown that there is a lot of catching up to do if you want to have a good feeling after the next game.

Change of coach despite changes

Despite the disastrous start, coach Thomas Stamm has the trust of sports director Thomas Brendel and will therefore remain in office, regardless of the outcome of the game against Nuremberg. This shows that the club focuses on long-term solutions rather than short-term changes. But the question remains: How long can Dynamo allow this negative spiral to continue?

On the other hand, 1. FC Nürnberg seems to have found stability under coach Miroslav Klose. The team has remained undefeated in the past four games, which includes two wins and two draws. Nuremberg has collected eleven points in the last six games and is therefore in the top 5 of the second half of the season. The signs are anything but favorable for Dresden, which is hoping for a real turnaround.

The key player in focus

A ray of hope could be Christoph Daferner, who has already scored five goals this season. His ability to score goals in the crucial phase could be the key to success against Nuremberg. On the opposite side, Mohamed Ali Zoma from Nuremberg is a hot tip. He has collected four scorer points in the last four games and could become a big threat for Dynamo.

However, Dynamo's defense is a concern. With 22 goals conceded, they have the second weakest defense in the league, which should provide additional pressure in the next matches. It is clear that the fight to stay in the league will be crucial in every game - especially in the upcoming duel against Nuremberg.

The atmosphere before the game is tense, but also full of hope for improvement. The Dynamo Dresden fan base is known for their tireless support, and despite the current negative streak, this will be needed on Saturday to motivate the team to turn things around. Whether the blue and black squad can turn things around remains to be seen when they step onto the pitch and give it their all.

For more information about Dynamo Dresden and their current situation, fans can visit Kicker or follow the discussion in the Dynamo Forum.