TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf vs Karlsruher SC, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf vs Karlsruher SC — 2. Bundesliga at Merkur Spiel-Arena.
- TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf 34 games · 37 pts (2025/26)
- Karlsruher SC 34 games · 44 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Hartmann
- Assistant 1 Christian Leicher
- Assistant 2 Tobias Schultes
18 games this season
🟨 0.4/game
⚽ 4.1 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Schalke 04 | 34 | 70 |
| 2 | SV 07 Elversberg | 34 | 62 |
| 3 | SC Paderborn 07 | 34 | 62 |
| 4 | Hannover 96 | 34 | 60 |
| 5 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 34 | 52 |
| 6 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 34 | 52 |
| 7 | Hertha BSC | 34 | 51 |
| 8 | 1. FC Nurnberg | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | 44 |
| 10 | Karlsruher SC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 34 | 41 |
| 12 | Holstein Kiel | 34 | 41 |
| 13 | Arminia Bielefeld | 34 | 39 |
| 14 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 34 | 39 |
| 15 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 34 | 37 |
| 16 | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | 34 | 37 |
| 17 | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | SC Preussen Munster | 34 | 30 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | Karlsruher SC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Aug | SV Darmstadt 98 | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 May | 1. FC Magdeburg | H | 3–2 | W |
| 11 May | Holstein Kiel | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 May | 1. FC Nurnberg | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Apr | FC Schalke 04 | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Aug | 1. FC Nurnberg | H | 3–2 | W |
| 19 May | SV 07 Elversberg | A | 3–0 | W |
| 12 May | Hannover 96 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 May | FC Hansa Rostock | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Apr | 1. FC Nurnberg | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | Karlsruher SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #10 |
| 37 | Points | 44 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 11 / 4 / 19 | W / D / L | 12 / 8 / 14 |
| 33 | Scored | 53 |
| 53 | Conceded | 64 |
| -20 | GD | -11 |
| 1.09 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 32% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf this season
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf this season
15%
Clean Sheets
Karlsruher SC this season
Karlsruher SC this season
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf are 17th (37 pts). Karlsruher SC are 10th (44 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf
0-15
1/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/1
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Karlsruher SC
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Merkur Spiel-Arena!
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf and Karlsruher SC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf and Karlsruher SC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 35' The travelling Karlsruher SC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 39' Nicolai Rapp picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 44' TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 49' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Marcel Franke suffering a number of foals already.
- 54' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 59' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 62' Another change for TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf made on 62 minute. Tim Rossmann leaves to be changed by Jona Niemiec.
- 67' A moment of madness from Andre Hoffmann on 67 minutes earns him a card. TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf will be frustrated.
- 72' The whistle greets Dzenis Burnic as he departs to be replaced by Bambase Conte.
- 76' A moment of madness from Felix Klaus on 76 minutes earns him a card. TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf will be frustrated.
- 77' It’s a booking for TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf player. Daniel Thioune gets a card.
- 79' Another substitution for Karlsruher SC to replace Lasse Gunther by David Herold on 79 minute.
- 84' TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf have won 271 goals from 302 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 89' named a 4-1-4-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 90' Robin Heusser gets the nod from Karlsruher SC. He replaces Budu Zivzivadze and will look to change the dynamic.
- It finishes all square. TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf and Karlsruher SC share the spoils 0-0.
Lineups
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 19
- 11
- 25
- 31
- 3
- 33
- 4
- 23
- 8
- 15
- 21
Bench
- 30
- 27
- 5
- 18
- 1
- 46
- 22
- 45
Coach
Daniel Thioune
Karlsruher SC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 17
- 2
-
7
Dzenis Burnic ↓ Bambase Conte 72'
- 28
- 24
- 10
- 6
-
11
Budu Zivzivadze ↓ Robin Heusser 90'
- 4
-
29
Lasse Gunther ↓ David Herold 79'
- 1
Bench
- 33
- 22
-
5
Robin Heusser ↑ 90'
-
9
Andrin Hunziker ↑ 72'
-
20
David Herold ↑ 79'
-
31
Bambase Conte ↑ 72'
- 27
- 35
- 36
Coach
Christian Eichner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Christos Tzolis | 3 |
| Dawid Kownacki | 2 |
| Robin Heusser | 1 |
| Dzenan Pejcinovic | 1 |
| Fabian Schleusener | 1 |
| Marvin Wanitzek | 1 |
| Yannik Engelhardt | 1 |
| Jerome Gondorf | 1 |
Head to Head
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf Form
2024-08-10
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf
0–0
Karlsruher SC
D
2024-08-04
SV Darmstadt 98
0–2
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf
W
2024-05-19
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf
3–2
1. FC Magdeburg
W
2024-05-11
Holstein Kiel
1–1
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf
D
2024-05-03
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf
3–1
1. FC Nurnberg
W
2024-04-27
FC Schalke 04
1–1
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf
D
Karlsruher SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.35
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Karlsruher SC xG
I would bet for:
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf or Karlsruher SC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf or Draw
67%
Draw or Karlsruher SC
61%
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf or Karlsruher SC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8%
1 – 0
8%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf
| Handicap | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf covers | Push | Karlsruher SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Karlsruher SC keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.