Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Karlsruher SC - 2. Bundesliga
Fixture Preview - 30 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Fortuna Düsseldorf hosts Karlsruher SC in a crucial 2. Bundesliga clash at the Merkur Spiel-Arena on Saturday evening. The home side has struggled recently, recording just one win in their last five matches, while Karlsruher has shown more resilience, managing two wins and three draws in the same period. This discrepancy in form suggests that Düsseldorf may need to dig deep to secure a positive result, especially given their home advantage. Historically, matches between these two teams have been high-scoring, with eight of the last ten encounters featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net. Given Düsseldorf's current defensive vulnerabilities and Karlsruher's ability to exploit them, fans can expect an open game. The pressure is on the hosts to turn their fortunes around, while Karlsruher will be keen to build on their recent momentum. This match could be pivotal for both sides as they aim to establish their positions in the league.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Hannover 96 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 |  Eintracht Braunschweig | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 |  Paderborn | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 |  Karlsruher SC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 |  SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 |  Schalke 04 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 |  Magdeburg | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Kaiserslautern | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 |  VfL Bochum 1848 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 |  Elversberg | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 |  Preußen Münster | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 |  Hertha BSC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 |  Dynamo Dresden | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 |  Nürnberg | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 |  Holstein Kiel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 |  Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 25, 2025 | Karlsruher SC | 2–3 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2. Bundesliga |
| August 10, 2024 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 0–0 | Karlsruher SC | 2. Bundesliga |
| February 17, 2024 | Karlsruher SC | 2–2 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2. Bundesliga |
| September 1, 2023 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 3–1 | Karlsruher SC | 2. Bundesliga |
| April 30, 2023 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 3–2 | Karlsruher SC | 2. Bundesliga |
| October 23, 2022 | Karlsruher SC | 0–2 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2. Bundesliga |
| April 3, 2022 | Karlsruher SC | 2–2 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2. Bundesliga |
| October 23, 2021 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 3–1 | Karlsruher SC | 2. Bundesliga |
| May 3, 2021 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 3–2 | Karlsruher SC | 2. Bundesliga |
| December 13, 2020 | Karlsruher SC | 1–2 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2. Bundesliga |