Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Darmstadt 98 - 2. Bundesliga
Fixture Preview - 21 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Fortuna Düsseldorf hosts Darmstadt 98 in a crucial 2. Bundesliga clash on Sunday, 21 September, at the Merkur Spiel-Arena. The home side has struggled recently, with just one win from their last five matches, while Darmstadt arrives with a more positive momentum, having secured four victories in their last five outings. This disparity in form could play a significant role in the match dynamics, as Düsseldorf will need to find a way to reverse their fortunes against a confident Darmstadt side. Historically, the head-to-head record favours Düsseldorf, who have won six of the last ten encounters. However, the current form suggests a shift, as Darmstadt's attacking prowess could exploit any defensive lapses from the hosts. With both teams capable of scoring—evidenced by five matches in their last ten meetings featuring both teams finding the net—this fixture could see an open contest. Watch for the impact of Darmstadt's recent form against a struggling Düsseldorf side, as the visitors aim to maintain their winning streak and climb further up the table.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  DSC Arminia Bielefeld | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 |  Darmstadt 98 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 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 17, 2025 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2–2 | Darmstadt 98 | 2. Bundesliga |
| August 4, 2024 | Darmstadt 98 | 0–2 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2. Bundesliga |
| April 16, 2023 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 1–0 | Darmstadt 98 | 2. Bundesliga |
| October 8, 2022 | Darmstadt 98 | 1–0 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2. Bundesliga |
| May 6, 2022 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2–1 | Darmstadt 98 | 2. Bundesliga |
| December 3, 2021 | Darmstadt 98 | 1–3 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2. Bundesliga |
| April 4, 2021 | Darmstadt 98 | 1–2 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2. Bundesliga |
| December 4, 2020 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 3–2 | Darmstadt 98 | 2. Bundesliga |
| April 2, 2018 | Darmstadt 98 | 1–0 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2. Bundesliga |
| October 20, 2017 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 1–0 | Darmstadt 98 | 2. Bundesliga |