Fortuna Dusseldorf
Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga Merkur Spiel-Arena Sun 31 Aug 02:30
Karlsruher SC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Karlsruher

Fortuna Dusseldorf host Karlsruher in this German 2. Bundesliga fixture at Merkur Spiel-Arena, with kick-off set for 02:30 on Sunday 31 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

KSC Good Value to Cause Fortuna Problems

Karlsruher +0.25 look like a spot of value on the Asian Handicap. This involves halving our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a victory against Fortuna Dusseldorf the aim at betting odds of 1.86.

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7 Triumphs for Fortuna in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Fortuna Dusseldorf won their last game 2-1. This was a road win against Paderborn at Home Deluxe Arena. Daniel Thioune's side had the majority of the ball enjoying 58% possession and six shots on target, with Cedric Itten and Florent Muslija each scoring one goal.

Karlsruher SC claimed a home win in their previous game. A 2-0 victory occurred against Eintracht Braunschweig at BBBank Wildpark. The Baden-Wurttemberg club enjoyed just 36% possession and had six shots on goal, while Roko Simic and Fabian Schleusener found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fortuna have not lost any of the past ten games against Karlsruher. In their last encounter, Fortuna claimed a 3-2 away win at BBBank Wildpark. The past 10 H2H meetings have featured seven Fortuna wins and three draws.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Karlsruher logo Karlsruher 5 3 2 0 7 3 4 7:3 11
11 F. Dusseldorf logo F. Dusseldorf 5 2 1 2 5 9 -4 5:9 7
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Fortuna Dusseldorf – Last 10 League Games

Fortuna have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. The Flingeraner have averaged 48.2% possession and 3.8 corners per match, conceding 1.9 goals and 4.4 corners from 5.1 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts.

Top scorers are Dawid Kownacki and Danny Schmidt on 3 goals, while Cedric Itten has racked up 2. Shinta Appelkamp has recorded the most assists with 4.

Karlsruher – Last 10 League Games

Karlsruher have won 6 and drawn 4, averaging 10.6 attempts, 4.4 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. Christian Eichner's men average 47.4% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts.

The leading scorers have been Louey Ben Farhat and Marvin Wanitzek with 4, while Lilian Egloff has 3. Marvin Wanitzek and Bambase Conte have both managed 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Fortuna Dusseldorf confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Florian Kastenmeier (GK), Elias Egouli, Tim Oberdorf, Kenneth Schmidt, Valgeir Lunddal Fridriksson, Matthias Zimmermann, Anouar El Azzouzi, Tim Rossmann, Shinta Appelkamp, Florent Muslija, Cedric Itten.

Karlsruher confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Hans Christian Bernat (GK), Christoph Kobald, Marcel Franke, Nicolai Rapp, Sebastian Jung, Lilian Egloff, Andreas Mueller, Marvin Wanitzek, David Herold, Fabian Schleusener, Roko Simic.

Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Karlsruher Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover our expert Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Karlsruher betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion, corners market outlook, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

Karlsruher have a good chance of winning this 2. Bundesliga clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at 1.86 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.

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Key Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Karlsruher league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 10 consecutive games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 14 of their last 20 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 12 of their last 18 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fortuna in 11 of their last 18 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fortuna in 6 of their last 10 games.

KSC +0.25 Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 53.8% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Fortuna Fortuna logo 1 - 2 Karlsruher logo Karlsruher

Karlsruhe are available to back at 9.00 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Marvin Wanitzek to Score

Marvin Wanitzek (KSC) has registered three goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga games away from home. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the 3.65 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

Karlsruher Over 4.5 Corners

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Karlsruher in three consecutive matches. We endorse betting on the 1.73 that Karlsruher successfully cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Fortuna Logo Fortuna
Total
8.20 3.80 4.40
Home
8.50 4.80 3.70
Away
8.20 2.50 5.70
Karlsruher Logo Karlsruher
Total
9.60 5.20 4.40
Home
9.10 5.00 4.10
Away
9.80 4.20 5.60
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Total Corners
Fortuna Corners
Karlsruher Corners
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Karlsruhe +0.25
Total Goals Over 2.5
Team Corners Karlsruhe Over 4.5

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Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Karlsruher Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Fortuna Win on the Cards According to the Bookies

For this 2. Bundesliga clash, Fortuna Dusseldorf are the 2.15 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 47% chance of winning. If you’re interested in wagering Karlsruher SC, you can get 2.80 for the underdog.

If you fancy Fortuna but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of 1.63. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Karlsruher at 2.10 on the Draw No Bet market.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at 1.54 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score

Cedric Itten is the First Goalscorer Favourite

There’s the chance to back Cedric Itten at 6.00 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Player Goals
Cedric Itten (Fortuna)
Christian Rasmussen (Fortuna)
Marvin Wanitzek (KSC)
Fabian Schleusener (KSC)
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Fortuna Unbeaten in Past Five H2H Merkur Spiel-Arena Meetings

Fortuna have secured five victories, three defeats and two draws in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Karlsruher have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous four matches. KSC have managed four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Fortuna were involved in a 0-0 draw when last meeting Karlsruher at Merkur Spiel-Arena. Fortuna have secured four wins from the previous 5 H2H games at Merkur Spiel-Arena, with the other result being a draw.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Fortuna Dusseldorf logo Fortuna Dusseldorf Home Stats 5-2-3 3.40 1.70 1.70 6 4 6 4
Karlsruher logo Karlsruher Away Stats 2-4-4 2.90 1.20 1.70 8 2 8 2
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Fortuna Dusseldorf logo Fortuna Dusseldorf League Stats
Karlsruher logo Karlsruher League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Karlsruher Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Fortuna vs Karlsruher team news beforehand. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

Fortuna Dusseldorf Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Karlsruher Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Fortuna Dusseldorf Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

33 Florian Kastenmeier
44 Elias Egouli 15 Tim Oberdorf 4 Kenneth Schmidt 12 V. L. Fridriksson
25 Matthias Zimmermann 8 Anouar El Azzouzi 21 Tim Rossmann 23 Shinta Appelkamp
24 Florent Muslija 13 Cedric Itten
1 H. Christian Bernat
22 Christoph Kobald 28 Marcel Franke 6 Nicolai Rapp
2 Sebastian Jung 25 Lilian Egloff 16 Andreas Mueller 10 Marvin Wanitzek 20 David Herold
24 Fabian Schleusener 9 Roko Simic

Karlsruher Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Fortuna Dusseldorf Substitutes

  • 1Marcel Lotka
  • 5Moritz Heyer
  • 6Giovanni Haag
  • 9Zan Celar
  • 10Christian Rasmussen
  • 11Julian Hettwer
  • 14S. Alexandropoulos
  • 22Danny Schmidt
  • 30Jordy de Wijs

Karlsruher Substitutes

  • 4Marcel Beifus
  • 7Dzenis Burnic
  • 11Philipp Foerster
  • 13Shio Fukuda
  • 15Paul Scholl
  • 30Robin Himmelmann
  • 34Mateo Kritzer
  • 35Robert Geller
  • 36Rafael Pinto Pedrosa

Previous Fortuna Dusseldorf Lineups

23 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Paderborn 1-2 F. Dusseldorf
19 Aug DFB-Pokal
FC Schweinfurt 2-4 F. Dusseldorf
09 Aug 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 0-2 Hannover 96
03 Aug 2. Bundesliga
A. Bielefeld 5-1 F. Dusseldorf
18 May 2. Bundesliga
Magdeburg 4-2 F. Dusseldorf
10 May 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 2-0 Schalke 04

Previous Karlsruher Lineups

23 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 2-0 Braunschweig
17 Aug DFB-Pokal
ZFC Meuselwitz 0-5 Karlsruher
10 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Hertha BSC 0-0 Karlsruher
02 Aug 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 3-2 Preussen Munster
18 May 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 3-0 Paderborn
11 May 2. Bundesliga
Regensburg 2-2 Karlsruher

Injuries & Suspensions

Fortuna Dusseldorf Injury Table
Type Name Info
Luca Raimund Other
V. L. Fridriksson Muscle
Florian Schock Lower leg
Karlsruher Injury Table
Type Name Info
Louey Ben Farhat Foot
Efe-Kaan Sihlaroglu Knee
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Hannover 96 5 4 0 1 8:5 12
2 Karlsruher 5 3 2 0 7:3 11
3 A. Bielefeld 5 3 1 1 11:4 10
4 Darmstadt 5 3 1 1 8:5 10
5 Elversberg 5 3 1 1 7:5 10
6 Kaiserslautern 5 3 0 2 8:4 9
7 Schalke 04 5 3 0 2 5:4 9
8 Paderborn 5 2 2 1 5:4 8
9 Preussen Munster 5 2 1 2 8:8 7
10 Braunschweig 5 2 1 2 6:7 7
11 F. Dusseldorf 5 2 1 2 5:9 7
12 Holstein Kiel 5 2 0 3 5:6 6
13 Greuther Furth 5 2 0 3 10:14 6
14 Hertha BSC 5 1 2 2 4:4 5
15 D. Dresden 5 1 1 3 7:9 4
16 Bochum 5 1 0 4 5:9 3
17 Magdeburg 5 1 0 4 7:12 3
18 Nurnberg 5 0 1 4 2:6 1
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Karlsruher 3 3 0 0 7:3 9
2 Darmstadt 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
3 Elversberg 3 2 1 0 5:3 7
4 A. Bielefeld 3 2 0 1 8:3 6
5 Kaiserslautern 2 2 0 0 4:1 6
6 Schalke 04 3 2 0 1 4:3 6
7 Paderborn 3 2 0 1 4:3 6
8 Hannover 96 3 2 0 1 4:4 6
9 Braunschweig 2 1 1 0 4:3 4
10 Preussen Munster 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
11 Bochum 2 1 0 1 3:2 3
12 Greuther Furth 3 1 0 2 3:7 3
13 Nurnberg 2 0 1 1 0:1 1
14 F. Dusseldorf 2 0 1 1 0:2 1
15 Hertha BSC 2 0 1 1 0:2 1
16 Magdeburg 2 0 0 2 4:6 0
17 D. Dresden 2 0 0 2 1:3 0
18 Holstein Kiel 2 0 0 2 1:4 0