German 2.Bundesliga
2026-05-17 - Greuther Furth vs Fortuna Dusseldorf
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: 2.Bundesliga
Sportpark Ronhof I Thomas Sommer – Fürth
Sunday, 17th May 2026 - kickoff 15:30 CET
Greuther Furth
Greuther Fürth is second from the bottom, having won only once in their last six 2.Bundesliga matches. Their 2-1 defeat against Hertha Berlin last week was their second in the last three games.
Anything other than a win here would send Greuther Fürth straight to 3.Liga. That means they have to push right from the start, and their defensive line is totally unreliable.
Greuther Fürth so far conceded 68 goals – the most of all teams in 2.Bundesliga.
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Two wins in the last three games gave Fortuna Düsseldorf the belief that they can miraculously escape relegation.
They looked doomed until recently, losing 4 of the last 6 games, but the surprising 3-1 win over Bundesliga contenders SV Elversberg last week now puts them in a good position.
It all depends on them – a win would certainly guarantee safety, and I expect them to go for it in this game.
The Betting Verdict
Both sides on the brink. Relegation heat is on, so this will be a nervy game from start to finish.
Fortuna Düsseldorf are in just a tiny better position as they sit just above the drop zone, and any result will be in their favour unless Arminia Bielefeld wins against Hertha Berlin.
It’s always better to rely on yourself, so I don’t think Fortuna Düsseldorf will leave the job to others. Considering how they played in recent weeks, I believe they are more than capable of winning or at least drawing this game.
For a bit of safety, I am adding the draw, so back Fortuna Düsseldorf on a double chance bet here.
The Pick :
Greuther Fürth 1-2 Fortuna Dusseldorf
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Fortuna Dusseldorf to win or draw (X2) at odds of 1.53 at BetFred
