GERMAN 2.BUNDESLIGA BETTING PREVIEW - FORTUNA DUSSELDORF VS DYNAMO DRESDEN

German 2.Bundesliga

2026-04-24 - Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Dynamo Dresden

A Sports Betting Preview by Niko

Fortuna Düsseldorf v Dynamo Dresden
Football; Germany: 2.Bundesliga
Merkur Spiel Arena – Düsseldorf
Friday, 24th April 2026 - kickoff 18:30 CET

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Fortuna Düsseldorf are in a really difficult moment. They have lost five matches in a row and are now sitting deep in the relegation zone, which tells you everything about the pressure around this game. They have also conceded at least twice in the last four, which shows how weak their defending is.

The bigger issue isn’t just results — it’s output. Fortuna Düsseldorf have struggled badly in attack, with one of the lowest scoring records in the 2.Bundesliga, and even at home, they haven’t been able to impose themselves consistently.

That said, Fortuna Düsseldorf are still getting on the scoresheet in patches, and in must-win situations like this, they usually open up more than usual.

Dynamo Dresden

Dynamo Dresden comes in with the better momentum. They have won three of their last five 2.Bundesliga matches, including a solid 2-0 win over VfL Bochum last week, and sit four points ahead of Fortuna Düsseldorf in the table.

They have also been far more effective going forward, scoring 11 goals in their last five matches, and Dynamo Dresden has already beaten Fortuna Düsseldorf twice in recent meetings.

The key difference right now is confidence — Dynamo Dresden look sharper, more decisive, and far less fragile.

Dynamo Dresden also has the 7th best away record in 2.Bundesliga, most recently beating Nürnberg 0-2.

The Betting Verdict

This is a classic contrast: Fortuna Düsseldorf under pressure and chasing the game, and Dynamo Dresden coming in with confidence and attacking flow. That usually leads to a more open match than expected.

I see this game like Fortuna Düsseldorf creating a lot of chances out of necessity, but Dynamo Dresden’s current attacking form makes it hard to see them blanking.

Take both teams to score in this match.

The Pick :

Fortuna Düsseldorf 1-1 Dynamo Dresden

FIXED ODDS BETTING :

Take both teams to score: YES at odds of 1.57 with Bet365