Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Kaiserslautern Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Nov 2025
2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Kaiserslautern
Fortuna Dusseldorf host Kaiserslautern in this German 2. Bundesliga meeting at Merkur Spiel-Arena, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 2 November. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
We Predict a Tight Affair
We’ll chance Kaiserslautern +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Fortuna Dusseldorf. A win delivers a payout at -147 although a draw would still land a return.
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3-1 Win for FCK in Pair’s Last Encounter
Fortuna Dusseldorf have been defeated in their last three games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 1-0 loss against Hertha BSC at Olympiastadion. Markus Anfang's side had 47% of possession and five shots on target.
On Wednesday night, Fortuna were beaten 3-1 at home to Freiburg in the DFB-Pokal.
Kaiserslautern drew 1-1 in their previous 2. Bundesliga game. This was at home against Nurnberg at Fritz Walter Stadion. The Rhineland-Palatinate team boasted 58% possession and had seven shots on goal, with Daniel Hanslik on the scoresheet.
In their previous showing, Kaiserslautern triumphed 1-0 when visiting Greuther Furth in the DFB-Pokal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Kaiserslautern have claimed back-to-back victories over Fortuna. On home soil at Fritz Walter Stadion, the scoreline was 3-1 following a 4-3 away win at Merkur Spiel-Arena. In the past 7 H2H meetings, Fortuna have won four and Kaiserslautern have triumphed in the remainder.
| 2. Bundesliga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kaiserslautern |
10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 19:12 | 19 |
| 13 | F. Dusseldorf |
10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 18 | -9 | 9:18 | 10 |
3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. Fortuna have had 45.9% possession and 4.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.8 corners.
Top goalscorer Cedric Itten has found the net 3 times, Florent Muslija 2, with Kenneth Schmidt and two other players on 1. Christian Rasmussen is the top assists maker on 2.
Kaiserslautern – Last 10 League GamesLautern have won 6, lost 3 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.9 goals from 9.6 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. Torsten Lieberknecht's men average 45.4% possession, 4.8 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while conceding 1.2 goals from 10.8 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.
Ivan Prtajin is top of the team’s scoring charts with 8 goals, Naatan Skyttae has 4 and Marlon Ritter is on 2. Paul Joly has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Fortuna Dusseldorf predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Florian Kastenmeier (GK), Moritz Heyer, Jesper Daland, Tim Oberdorf, Kenneth Schmidt, Anouar El Azzouzi, Tim Breithaupt, Christian Rasmussen, Florent Muslija, Emmanuel Iyoha, Cedric Itten.
Kaiserslautern predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Julian Krahl (GK), Maxwell Gyamfi, Luca Sirch, Ji-soo Kim, Paul Joly, Fabian Kunze, Semih Sahin, Florian Kleinhansl, Marlon Ritter, Daniel Hanslik, Ivan Prtajin.
Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Kaiserslautern Prediction & Betting Tips
Prepare for Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Kaiserslautern with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners advice, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.
Match Prediction
Kaiserslautern +0.25 on the Asian Handicap looks like a sensible play at a price of -147. They should be able to swerve a loss in this 2. Bundesliga game and we’re confident that the away team can land a victory.
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Key Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Kaiserslautern league stats:
FCK +0.25 Probability
The top betting apps make it a 59.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
A 1-0 win in favor of Kaiserslautern is available at odds of +750. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.
Player Prop Picks
Ivan Prtajin (FCK) has racked up six goals in his past four 2. Bundesliga games. We’ll throw a dart at +130 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been under 4.5 corners for Kaiserslautern in 4 of their past 5 games, while Fortuna Dusseldorf have let the opposition have an average of 2.80 corners in their last 5 home matches. We think that Kaiserslautern will come up short and this Team Corners bet can be backed at -110.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi picks are Kaiserslautern with the +0.25 Asian Handicap, one or both teams not scoring merged with Kaiserslautern to have under 4.5 corners.
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Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Kaiserslautern Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Close Contest Likely According to the Bookies
Kaiserslautern are chalked up at betting odds of +160 to defeat Fortuna Dusseldorf, with their opponents operating at +140 with the bookmakers. If you want to back the draw, it’s available at +265 for this 2. Bundesliga clash.
You can back Fortuna at -128 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Kaiserslautern are -111 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. BTTS Yes is on offer at -200 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.
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Cedric Itten Favourite to Find the Net First
Favourite Cedric Itten is priced at +350 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +128.
Fortuna Bidding to Improve Poor Home Form
It’s now been four straight Fortuna Dusseldorf defeats at Merkur Spiel-Arena. Markus Anfang's side have five defeats, three wins and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
Kaiserslautern have clocked up seven losses, two wins and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 2.20.
In the last meeting at Merkur Spiel-Arena, Kaiserslautern defeated Fortuna by a 4-3 scoreline. Kaiserslautern have triumphed in two of the previous 3 H2H meetings at Merkur Spiel-Arena, while Fortuna have won once.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fortuna Dusseldorf Home Stats |
3-2-5 | 2.70 | 1.10 | 1.60 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | |
Kaiserslautern Away Stats |
2-1-7 | 3.40 | 1.20 | 2.20 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | |
- 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
- 2. Bundesliga: 29/03 2025 Kaiserslautern 3 Fortuna 1
- 2. Bundesliga: 26/10 2024 Fortuna 3 Kaiserslautern 4
- 2. Bundesliga: 30/03 2024 Kaiserslautern 1 Fortuna 3
- 2. Bundesliga: 21/10 2023 Fortuna 4 Kaiserslautern 3
- 2. Bundesliga: 28/05 2023 Kaiserslautern 0 Fortuna 3
- 2. Bundesliga: 11/11 2022 Fortuna 1 Kaiserslautern 2
- DFB-Pokal: 04/02 2020 Kaiserslautern 2 Fortuna 5
Fortuna Dusseldorf League Stats
Kaiserslautern League Stats
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 45.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 45.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Fortuna Dusseldorf this season are Cedric Itten (3), Florent Muslija (2), Anouar El Azzouzi (1)
- Top Assistors for Fortuna Dusseldorf this season are Christian Rasmussen (2), Anouar El Azzouzi (1), Cedric Itten (1)
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Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Kaiserslautern Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the Fortuna vs Lautern team news before wagering. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the 2. Bundesliga, along with current injury news.
Fortuna Dusseldorf Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Kaiserslautern Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Fortuna Dusseldorf Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Kaiserslautern Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous Fortuna Dusseldorf Lineups
Previous Kaiserslautern Lineups
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schalke 04 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 14:5 | 24 |
| 2 | Elversberg | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 24:10 | 23 |
| 3 | Paderborn | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17:9 | 23 |
| 4 | Hannover 96 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 20:15 | 21 |
| 5 | Kaiserslautern | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19:12 | 19 |
| 6 | Darmstadt | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 14:7 | 18 |
| 7 | Karlsruher | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17:13 | 18 |
| 8 | Hertha BSC | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12:10 | 14 |
| 9 | Preussen Munster | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 17:20 | 14 |
| 10 | A. Bielefeld | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 19:16 | 13 |
| 11 | Holstein Kiel | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12:12 | 12 |
| 12 | Braunschweig | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 11:20 | 10 |
| 13 | F. Dusseldorf | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9:18 | 10 |
| 14 | Greuther Furth | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 16:28 | 10 |
| 15 | Nurnberg | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9:14 | 9 |
| 16 | D. Dresden | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 15:20 | 7 |
| 17 | Bochum | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 12:18 | 7 |
| 18 | Magdeburg | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 9:19 | 7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elversberg | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14:5 | 14 |
| 2 | Kaiserslautern | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12:5 | 13 |
| 3 | Paderborn | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:6 | 12 |
| 4 | Karlsruher | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:6 | 12 |
| 5 | Schalke 04 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 12 |
| 6 | Darmstadt | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8:2 | 11 |
| 7 | Preussen Munster | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:8 | 11 |
| 8 | A. Bielefeld | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12:8 | 9 |
| 9 | Hannover 96 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7:8 | 9 |
| 10 | Hertha BSC | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Bochum | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 12 | Holstein Kiel | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 13 | Nurnberg | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 5 |
| 14 | Braunschweig | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:12 | 4 |
| 15 | Greuther Furth | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:13 | 4 |
| 16 | Magdeburg | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6:12 | 3 |
| 17 | D. Dresden | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7:10 | 2 |
| 18 | F. Dusseldorf | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3:10 | 1 |
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