Fortuna vs Freiburg Prediction 23 August 2026
🔊 Third Division against Bundesliga - that kind of matchup only happens in the DFB-Pokal, which takes centre stage this week. We're looking at Fortuna vs Freiburg, with the latter the heavy favourites. Is an upset on the cards? Let's dig into the preview below.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 29 October 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Fortuna Dusseldorf):
- ball possession percentage: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
- fouls: 20 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Fortuna Dusseldorf and Freiburg:
- played 6 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 3, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 7 against 7;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.33, in the 2nd half - 1;
- average total goals in the match - 2.33.
Head-to-head statistics Fortuna - Freiburg
Fortuna Dusseldorf Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the 3rd Liga tournament (home team - Fortuna Dusseldorf, away team - Hoffenheim 2). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here's the game statistics (Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Hoffenheim 2):
- ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 1;
- fouls: 15 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 2.
Fortuna were once a much higher-profile club, but times have been tough. They are now playing in the third division and have been far from consistent: the first two matches of the new season brought nothing but defeats, and they conceded more than 1.5 goals in each. What makes it strange is that their pre-season results gave little indication of this - they performed quite well in friendlies. Then again, pre-season is pre-season, and competitive football is a different matter entirely.
Match Results: Fortuna Dusseldorf
Freiburg Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the UEFA Europa Conference League tournament (home team - Motherwell, away - Freiburg). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here are the match stats (Freiburg vs Motherwell):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 2;
- fouls: 15 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 10 vs 1.
Freiburg, unlike their opponents, are competing not just in the Bundesliga but in European football as well. The match against Motherwell was their first official fixture of the season. The return leg is next week and carries far more weight, so rotation is to be expected. On paper, there shouldn't be too many problems - the gap in form and quality is significant enough. They just need to stay focused and take their chances.
Match Results: Freiburg
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.17, the guests - 1.17;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 2.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 Freiburg games.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 6 Freiburg away games.
Prediction on corners
- Fortuna Dusseldorf have taken over 3.5 corners in last 5 games against Freiburg.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
- Freiburg have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 3, draws - 1.
- Fortuna Dusseldorf won with a +2.5 handicap in last 6 games against Freiburg.
- Fortuna Dusseldorf won with a +2.5 handicap in 15 of last 16 home games.
- Fortuna Dusseldorf won with a +2.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games.
⭐ Editor's Pick
There's no upset on the cards here, even accounting for possible rotation from Freiburg. Fortuna are unlikely to offer much in their current form, while the opposition carry the right momentum after their win over Motherwell. The straightforward call is Freiburg to win with a handicap (-1). Possible score: 1-3.
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