Fortuna Dusseldorf
Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga Merkur Spiel-Arena Sun 10 May 07:30
SV 07 Elversberg
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  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
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  8. Table

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Elversberg

Third-from-bottom Fortuna Dusseldorf go head-to-head with second-placed Elversberg at Merkur Spiel-Arena, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 10 May.

Get the Best Value By Backing Elversberg

Elversberg are capable of securing the spoils when it comes to Full-Time Result wagering and we’ll back them with optimism against Fortuna Dusseldorf. The odds of -100 are really appealing when it comes to this pick.

Elversberg 1-0 Winners in Previous H2H

Fortuna Dusseldorf suffered a defeat in their last game. A 1-0 scoreline occurred away from home at VELTINS-Arena against Schalke 04. Alexander Ende's team had the majority of the ball boasting 60% possession and two shots on target.

Elversberg won their previous game which was at home. It was a 5-1 triumph at Ursapharm-Arena against Paderborn. SVE recorded four shots on goal and had 42% possession, while Lukas Petkov scored twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Elversberg have gone unbeaten in their past four meetings with Fortuna. In their last clash, Elversberg banked a 1-0 home victory at Ursapharm-Arena. The past 5 H2H matches have included two Elversberg victories, two draws and one Fortuna win.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Elversberg logo Elversberg 34 18 8 8 64 39 25 64:39 62
17 F. Dusseldorf logo F. Dusseldorf 34 11 4 19 33 53 -20 33:53 37
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Fortuna Dusseldorf – Last 10 League Games

Fortuna have 3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts. The Flingeraner have averaged 47.9% possession and 6.0 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.8 goals from 5.3 shots on goal, 10.5 attempts and 4.4 corners.

Players to Watch

Top scorer Cedric Itten has found the net 4 times, with Emmanuel Iyoha, Luca Raimund, Shinta Appelkamp and Florent Muslija getting 1 goals each. The leading assistor is Shinta Appelkamp with 2.

Elversberg – Last 10 League Games

Elversberg have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, with an average of 4.8 shots on goal, 9.4 attempts and 2.1 goals. The Saarland side average 49.4% possession, 5.8 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 7.4 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Players to Watch

Lukas Petkov has landed 8 goals, David Mokwa 3, with Maximilian Rohr and two others scoring 2. Lukas Petkov and Tom Zimmerschied have managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Fortuna Dusseldorf confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Florian Kastenmeier (GK), Matthias Zimmermann, Elias Egouli, Tim Oberdorf, Christopher Lenz, Sotiris Alexandropoulos, Tim Breithaupt, Emmanuel Iyoha, Shinta Appelkamp, Marin Ljubicic, Cedric Itten.

Elversberg confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Kristof (GK), Jan Gyamerah, Maximilian Rohr, Florian Le Joncour, Lasse Guenther, Amara Conde, Lukasz Poreba, Lukas Petkov, Immanuel Pherai, Tom Zimmerschied, David Mokwa.

Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Elversberg Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Elversberg betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation, corners betting angle and best bet builder insights.

Match Prediction

We’ll confidently go for Elversberg when it comes to winning this 2. Bundesliga encounter. This looks a value proposition at -100 which means we are able to bank a nice return if the visitors are able to triumph.

The 2. Bundesliga tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.

Key Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Elversberg league stats:

  • Fortuna have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Fortuna have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
Elversberg to Win Probability

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 50% likelihood of our pick winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Fortuna Fortuna logo 1 - 2 Elversberg logo Elversberg

There could be merit in backing Elversberg to win 2-1. Odds of +575 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lukas Petkov to Score +170 BetMGM logo

Lukas Petkov (Elversberg) has been on the scoresheet in back-to-back 2. Bundesliga games. There are odds of +170 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

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Corners Prediction

Fortuna To Have Most Corners +108 BetMGM logo

Fortuna Dusseldorf have had a corner average of 6.00 in the past 10 matches, while Elversberg have averaged 4.20 corners over 5 games. Fortuna are capable of having the most corners and +108 looks attractive.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Fortuna Logo Fortuna
Total
10.40 6.00 4.40
Home
8.30 4.70 3.60
Away
9.60 4.50 5.10
Elversberg Logo Elversberg
Total
9.20 5.80 3.40
Home
9.70 6.60 3.10
Away
9.50 5.40 4.10
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Elversberg -100
Total Goals Over 2.5 -263
Most Corners Fortuna +108

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Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Elversberg Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Elversberg Full-Time Odds Suggest Victory

Elversberg are available at -105 to come away with a triumph in this 2. Bundesliga clash, meaning a 51% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. The +230 means that Fortuna Dusseldorf are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

There are different ways to bet on Elversberg including the Asian Handicap -0.5 market. This option is -112, although Fortuna +0.5 is a viable alternative at -127 and you can cheer on the draw with the latter.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -250 on the BTTS market.

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Luca Pfeiffer Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is +143 available that Luca Pfeiffer finds the net, while he is available at +400 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals
Luca Pfeiffer (Elversberg)
First
+400
Anytime
+143
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Cedric Itten (Fortuna)
First
+440
Anytime
+155
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Lukas Petkov (Elversberg)
First
+480
Anytime
+170
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Lasse Günther (Elversberg)
First
+600
Anytime
+230
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Last Ten Fortuna Home Encounters Have Seen Six Wins

Stats: 2. Bundesliga matches only
Fortuna have recorded six victories, three defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Elversberg haven’t won any of their past four away games. SVE have racked up four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

When the sides last met at Merkur Spiel-Arena, Elversberg beat Fortuna 2-0.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Fortuna Dusseldorf logo Fortuna Dusseldorf Home Stats 6-1-3 2.90 1.50 1.40 7 3 7 3
Elversberg logo Elversberg Away Stats 4-4-2 3.40 1.80 1.60 6 4 9 1
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Fortuna Dusseldorf logo Fortuna Dusseldorf League Stats
Elversberg logo Elversberg League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Elversberg Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Fortuna vs Elversberg team news before placing your bets. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

Fortuna Dusseldorf Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Elversberg Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Fortuna Dusseldorf Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

33 Florian Kastenmeier
25 Matthias Zimmermann 44 Elias Egouli 15 Tim Oberdorf 3 Christopher Lenz
14 S. Alexandropoulos 6 Tim Breithaupt
19 Emmanuel Iyoha 23 Shinta Appelkamp 20 Marin Ljubicic
13 Cedric Itten
20 Nicolas Kristof
30 Jan Gyamerah 31 Maximilian Rohr 3 Florian Le Joncour 21 Lasse Guenther
6 Amara Conde 8 Lukasz Poreba
25 Lukas Petkov 22 Immanuel Pherai 29 Tom Zimmerschied
42 David Mokwa

Elversberg Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Fortuna Dusseldorf Substitutes

  • 1Marcel Lotka
  • 2Jesper Daland
  • 5Moritz Heyer
  • 7Luca Raimund
  • 10Christian Rasmussen
  • 11Julian Hettwer
  • 12V. L. Fridriksson
  • 27Jordi Paulina
  • 46Sima Suso

Elversberg Substitutes

  • 2Nicholas Mickelson
  • 10Bambase Conte
  • 14Jarzinho Malanga
  • 15Raif Adam
  • 16Luca Pfeiffer
  • 17Frederik Schmahl
  • 19Lukas Pinckert
  • 24Luca Schnellbacher
  • 28Tim Boss

Previous Fortuna Dusseldorf Lineups

02 May 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 1-0 F. Dusseldorf
24 Apr 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 3-1 D. Dresden
18 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Magdeburg 2-0 F. Dusseldorf
10 Apr 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 1-2 Holstein Kiel
04 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 3-0 F. Dusseldorf
22 Mar 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 2-5 Hertha BSC

Previous Elversberg Lineups

03 May 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 5-1 Paderborn
25 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 3-3 Elversberg
17 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 3-0 Karlsruher
12 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 1-2 Schalke 04
05 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 1-1 Elversberg
21 Mar 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 3-1 A. Bielefeld

Injuries & Suspensions

Fortuna Dusseldorf Injury Table
Type Name Info
Jordy de Wijs Low back
Kenneth Schmidt Cruciate ligame
Elversberg Injury Table
Type Name Info
Patryk Dragon Knee
Team Squads

Fortuna Dusseldorf Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Alexander Ende

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Florian Kastenmeier 33 G 30 2700 30 0 0 1 2 0
Tim Oberdorf 15 D 30 2617 30 0 1 0 4 2
Cedric Itten 13 F 29 2528 29 0 13 3 4 0
Anouar El Azzouzi 8 D 29 2516 29 0 1 1 9 0
Florent Muslija 24 M 28 2358 26 2 4 6 5 0

Elversberg Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Vincent Wagner

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Nicolas Kristof 20 G 32 2880 32 0 0 0 2 0
Lukasz Poreba 8 M 32 2676 30 2 1 2 4 0
Lukas Petkov 25 M 32 2628 32 0 13 6 4 0
Tom Zimmerschied 29 F 32 2568 32 0 4 8 4 0
Lukas Pinckert 19 D 27 2421 27 2 0 0 5 0
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2. Bundesliga Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 34 21 7 6 50:31 70
2 Elversberg 34 18 8 8 64:39 62
3 Paderborn 34 18 8 8 59:45 62
4 Hannover 96 34 16 12 6 60:44 60
5 Darmstadt 34 13 13 8 57:45 52
6 Kaiserslautern 34 16 4 14 52:47 52
7 Hertha BSC 34 14 9 11 47:44 51
8 Nurnberg 34 12 10 12 47:45 46
9 Bochum 34 11 11 12 49:47 44
10 Karlsruher 34 12 8 14 53:64 44
11 D. Dresden 34 11 8 15 54:53 41
12 Holstein Kiel 34 11 8 15 44:48 41
13 A. Bielefeld 34 10 9 15 53:51 39
14 Magdeburg 34 12 3 19 52:58 39
15 Braunschweig 34 10 7 17 36:54 37
16 Greuther Furth 34 10 7 17 49:68 37
17 F. Dusseldorf 34 11 4 19 33:53 37
18 Preussen Munster 34 6 12 16 38:61 30
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 17 13 3 1 29:14 42
2 Elversberg 17 11 4 2 35:14 37
3 Darmstadt 17 10 5 2 32:17 35
4 Kaiserslautern 17 11 1 5 35:19 34
5 Paderborn 17 10 3 4 35:27 33
6 Nurnberg 17 9 4 4 27:17 31
7 Karlsruher 17 9 3 5 34:29 30
8 Bochum 17 8 5 4 30:21 29
9 Hannover 96 17 7 6 4 27:23 27
10 A. Bielefeld 17 7 5 5 34:21 26
11 D. Dresden 17 7 3 7 30:22 24
12 F. Dusseldorf 17 7 3 7 22:26 24
13 Hertha BSC 17 6 5 6 16:18 23
14 Greuther Furth 17 6 5 6 26:31 23
15 Braunschweig 17 6 5 6 20:26 23
16 Holstein Kiel 17 6 4 7 22:19 22
17 Preussen Munster 17 3 8 6 22:26 17
18 Magdeburg 17 5 2 10 23:28 17

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