German 2.Bundesliga
2026-01-16 - Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Arminia Bielefeld
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: 2. Bundesliga
Merkur Spiel Arena – Düsseldorf
Friday, 16th January 2026 - kickoff 18:30 CET
Fortuna Dusseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf find themselves dangerously close to the bottom zone, currently third from last and under real pressure to raise their level in the second half of the season. They have lost three of their last four 2.Bundesliga games, and their struggles earlier in the campaign, were reflected in uninspiring attacking play.
That said, there were signs of life at home before the break — unbeaten in three of their last four matches at the Merkur Spiel‑Arena, including two wins — suggesting they are capable of performing better in front of their own fans when they get the basics right.
Arminia Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld arrive just two points clear of Fortuna Düsseldorf, so this is a genuine six‑pointer at the bottom.
After a solid start to the 2.Bundesliga season that saw them above the danger zone for a long time, they ended 2025 with five matches without a win (three defeats and two draws).
A winter addition in centre‑back Maximilian Bauer from Augsburg should help shore up their back — Arminia Bielefeld have conceded 24 goals, which, while not great, is actually the best defensive record among the bottom seven clubs. Still, their recent slump means confidence isn’t exactly sky high.
The Betting Verdict
History leans heavily toward the home side here — Fortuna Düsseldorf have won their last seven home matches against Arminia Bielefeld in all competitions.
Considering both teams’ recent struggles, the above suggests this is exactly the kind of fixture where the home team can edge it if they are even slightly sharper in key moments.
This looks like a tight, tense game where goals might be at a premium early, but looking at form and context, Fortuna Düsseldorf to win is the cleaner (and more valuable) betting angle.
The Pick :
Fortuna Dusseldorf 1-0 Arminia Bielefeld
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Fortuna Dusseldorf to win at odds of 2.68 with SportBet.One
