Fortuna vs Freiburg Prediction
🔊 On October 29, in the Round of 32 of the DFB-Pokal, Fortuna Düsseldorf will host Freiburg at the Merkur Spiel-Arena. The hosts are eager to break their streak of poor performances and regain confidence after recent league struggles. Meanwhile, despite their last Bundesliga defeat, Freiburg remain determined and aim for a strong result in the Cup. The match promises to be intense, but Freiburg appear to be the favorites.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Fortuna and Freiburg:
- 5 matches played;
- home wins - 2, away wins - 2, draws - 1;
- total goals - 6 for Fortuna, 4 for Freiburg;
- average first-half total - 1, second-half - 1;
- average total goals per match - 2.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Fortuna Dusseldorf Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the 2. Bundesliga, with Hertha hosting Fortuna Düsseldorf. The game ended 1-0.
Here are the match statistics (Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Hertha):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 7 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
🔴 In the previous round of the DFB-Pokal, Fortuna triumphed over Schweinfurt with a 4-2 victory. Despite trailing after the break, they netted three goals between the 66th and 72nd minutes, courtesy of Shinta Appelkamp, Cedric Itten, and Florent Muslija. The opposition managed to narrow the gap late on, but Appelkamp secured his brace to seal the final score. In the league, Fortuna are facing challenges. Following a home defeat to Nuremberg (2-3), coach Daniel Thioune stepped down, with Markus Anfang taking over. However, results have yet to improve, with two more losses against Eintracht Braunschweig (1-2) and Hertha (0-1). After 10 matches, the team sits 13th with 10 points: 3 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses, holding just a three-point cushion above the relegation zone.
Match Results: Fortuna Dusseldorf
Freiburg Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Bundesliga, with Bayer hosting Freiburg. The game ended with a 2-0 victory for Bayer.
Here are the match statistics (Freiburg vs Bayer):
- possession percentage: 31% vs 69%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 2;
- fouls: 8 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
⚫ The "Brazilians of Breisgau" confidently defeated Lotte from the West Regional League with a 2-0 victory in the previous round of the DFB-Pokal, advancing to the Round of 32. Goals came from Eren Dinkci and Lucas Höler, one in each half. Julian Schuster's squad had been on an eight-match unbeaten streak, showcasing strong performances in both the Bundesliga and the Europa League. However, they suffered a setback in their last league outing, losing 2-0 to Bayer Leverkusen. After eight rounds, Freiburg sit 11th in the Bundesliga standings with 9 points, having secured 2 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses.
Match Results: Freiburg
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 5;
- Home wins - 2, Away wins - 2, Draws - 1.
- Fortuna Düsseldorf are winless at home in their last 5 matches.
- Freiburg have avoided defeat in 8 of their last 9 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Home team average goals - 1.2, Away team - 0.8;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2;
- Both teams scored: overall - 2 times; at the home ground - 1 time.
- Under 3.5 goals has been the outcome in the last 5 head-to-head matches between these teams.
- Under 3.5 goals has occurred in 7 of Fortuna Düsseldorf's last 8 matches.
- Under 3.5 goals has been seen in 8 of Freiburg's last 9 away matches.
- Under 3.5 goals has also occurred in 7 of Freiburg's last 8 matches overall.
Corners Prediction
Fortuna Düsseldorf: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 7; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 5.1; at home - 5.
Freiburg: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 2, away - 2;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 4.2; away - 3.4.
- Fortuna Düsseldorf have delivered more than 3.5 corners at home in 10 of their last 11 matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 5.6 (2.8 for the home team and 2.8 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 3.5 (2 for the home team and 1.5 for the away team).
Fortuna Düsseldorf: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 3; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 2.4; at home - 2.4.
Freiburg: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 1, away - 1;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 1.5; away - 1.6.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 5;
- Both teams scored overall - 2 times;
- At the home ground - once.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Fortuna are in turmoil: poor league form, a coaching change, and roster issues are complicating the team's situation. Freiburg, after their loss to Bayer, are eager to get back on track in this match. Given the disparity in quality and current form between the teams, the visitors are clear favorites. Our prediction: total corners under 10.5, which has been the case in 11 of the last 12 matches for the "Brazilians of Breisgau." As for the outcome, we have no doubt that Freiburg will advance in regular time - 2-0.
Betting Tips: Fortuna Dusseldorf - Freiburg
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