German 2.Bundesliga
2025-12-20 - Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Greuther Furth
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: 2.Bundesliga
Merkur Spiel Arena - Düsseldorf
Saturday, 20th December 2025 - kickoff 13:00 CET
Fortuna Dusseldorf
It’s been a stunning and uncomfortable fall for Fortuna Düsseldorf. After narrowly missing out on Bundesliga promotion last season and looking every bit like a Bundesliga-ready side, they now head into the winter break fighting for survival in the 2. Bundesliga.
Last week’s 1-0 away defeat at SV Elversberg was their fourth loss in five league games and their third in a row. The reaction was immediate, with sporting director Klaus Allofs stepping down, a clear sign that the club sees this situation as unacceptable. With changes expected during the winter break, this match feels like a chance to stop the bleeding before the pause.
Fortuna Düsseldorf sit second from bottom in the 2.Bundesliga, but the picture isn’t completely bleak. They are only three points adrift of safety, meaning a win here could significantly change the mood around the club heading into the new year.
That said, their home form has been alarming. Fortuna Düsseldorf are the worst home side in the division, with just one win from their matches at their Merkur Spiel Arena, five defeats, and a worrying lack of goals — only six scored at home all season!
Pressure is mounting, but urgency may finally work in their favour.
Greuther Fürth
Greuther Fürth arrive in Düsseldorf just one point above the relegation zone, and their league position reflects a team struggling to strike a balance between attack and defence.
They have shown spirit in recent weeks, coming back from two goals down to draw 3-3 with Hertha Berlin last weekend, following another entertaining 2-2 draw away at Nürnberg.
While the spirit is encouraging, the defensive numbers are not. Greuther Fürth have conceded at least twice in eight of their last nine 2.Bundesliga matches, and eight of their previous nine games have also gone over 2.5 goals.
Away from home, Greuther Fürth look vulnerable, especially when forced to defend for long spells. They are winless in five on the road, suffering four straight losses and drawing their last match.
Greuther Fürth’s willingness to attack can leave spaces at the back, something Fortuna Düsseldorf will be keen to exploit in what is effectively a six-pointer near the bottom of the table.
The Betting Verdict
Fortuna Düsseldorf are desperate for points, desperate for a response, and desperate to avoid going into the winter break stuck in the relegation zone.
With off-field changes already underway, this feels like the moment where pride and urgency could finally translate into a result.
Fortuna Düsseldorf may not be convincing, but in a tense, open match between two struggling sides, they look slightly better placed to grind out a much-needed win.
Goals at both ends wouldn’t be surprising, but the home side’s urgency could be the difference here. Back the home win at good odds.
The Pick :
Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 Greuther Fürth
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Fortuna Dusseldorf to win at odds of 1.92 at Cloudbet
