GERMAN 2.BUNDESLIGA BETTING PREVIEW - FORTUNA DUSSELDORF VS HOLSTEIN KIEL

German 2.Bundesliga

2023-05-06 - Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Holstein Kiel

A Sports Betting Preview by Niko

Fortuna Dusseldorf v Holstein Kiel
Football; Germany: 2.Bundesliga
Merkur Spiel Arena – Dusseldorf
Saturday, 06th May 2023 - kickoff 13:00 CET

Fortuna Dusseldorf

Fortuna Dusseldorf achieved a last-second 3-2 win over Karlsruher SC last weekend, keeping their remote chances for the third promotion playoff spot. That was their fifth unbeaten game from the last six matches, so they are in pretty good form.

The situation at the top of 2.Bundesliga is tight, with three teams between the fourth and sixth spot tied on 50 points, including Fortuna Dusseldorf. They are six points behind the third promotion spot with four games left, so there is still a chance. Fortuna Dusseldorf must win all four remaining games, and Hamburger SV must lose at least twice, so we will see what will happen until the end.

Fortuna Dusseldorf struggles with poor defending despite collecting a solid amount of points recently. They conceded two or more goals in 5 of their last 6 matches, a significant problem in their promotion race.

However, Fortuna Dusseldorf has been an outstandingly good home side this season, winning 10 of their 15 home matches so far and losing only two games. Fortuna Dusseldorf now awaits Holstein Kiel as unbeaten in 7 straight home games, winning five times.

Holstein Kiel

Holstein Kiel is sitting at the golden mid-table in the 2.Bundesliga, where they will likely finish this season. They are equally distant from the promotion and relegation zone, so the remaining four games are just a formality for them.

Holstein Kiel relaxed in recent weeks, losing 3 of their last 5 league matches, including their last two. Last weekend they got outplayed by the future Bundesliga side SV Darmstadt 98, suffering a 0-3 home defeat. The week before, Holstein Kiel also lost 3-0 to Heidenheim.

Most of Holstein Kiel’s games last month involved plenty of goals scored, with each of their last five games ending with 3+ goals.

Regarding their duels against Fortuna Dusseldorf, Holstein Kiel remained unbeaten in 5 of the last 6 against them but lost their first match this season 1-2 in Kiel last October.

The Betting Verdict

Holstein Kiel is perfectly safe at mid-table, while Fortuna Dusseldorf still has tiny chances for the third spot.

Considering their excellent home form and recent performances, Fortuna Dusseldorf should beat Holstein Kiel at decent odds.

The Pick :

Fortuna Dusseldorf 2-1 Holstein Kiel

FIXED ODDS BETTING :

Take Fortuna Dusseldorf to win at odds of 1.73 at Bet365