Karlsruher SC
Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga BBBank Wildpark Sat 25 Jan 07:00
Fortuna Dusseldorf
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Over 2.5 Goals is Our Best Bet

There’s a strong chance that we’ll see at least three goals scored when Karlsruher clash with Fortuna Dusseldorf. As a result, we’ll go for Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market and the odds of -161 look really attractive.

Last Clash Between Teams Finished Goalless

Karlsruher SC were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 2-1 loss against Nurnberg at Max-Morlock-Stadion. KSC had just 30% possession and recorded four shots on target, while Fabian Schleusener scored the goal.

Fortuna Dusseldorf drew 2-2 in their previous game. This was at home at Merkur Spiel-Arena against Darmstadt. Daniel Thioune's side were 47% in the possession stakes and recorded seven shots on goal, while Myron van Brederode and Giovanni Haag found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fortuna are unbeaten in the past nine matches against Karlsruher, with the last encounter ending in a 0-0 draw at Merkur Spiel-Arena. The previous 9 H2H games have featured six Fortuna victories and three draws.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Karlsruher logo Karlsruher 2 1 1 0 3 2 1 3:2 4
18 F. Dusseldorf logo F. Dusseldorf 2 0 0 2 1 7 -6 1:7 0
View Full Table
Karlsruher – Last 10 League Games

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.6 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts. Karlsruher have had 46.8% possession and 5.5 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.9 goals from 6.5 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts, while being awarded 5.6 corners.

Budu Zivzivadze leads the way with 6 goals, Fabian Schleusener has 4, with Marvin Wanitzek and Marcel Franke scoring 2. Leading assistor is Marvin Wanitzek with 6.

Fortuna Dusseldorf – Last 10 League Games

Fortuna have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 5.1 shots on goal, 13.8 attempts and 1.9 goals. The Flingeraner average 51.6% possession, 6.5 corners taken and 4.9 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 11.8 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal.

Isak Bergmann Johannesson has scored 5, followed by Dawid Kownacki on 4 and Myron van Brederode with 2. Isak Bergmann Johannesson has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Karlsruher confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Max Weiss (GK), Sebastian Jung, Marcel Franke, Marcel Beifus, David Herold, Dzenis Burnic, Robin Heusser, Leon Jensen, Marvin Wanitzek, Mikkel Kaufmann, Fabian Schleusener.

Fortuna Dusseldorf confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Florian Kastenmeier (GK), Tim Oberdorf, Andre Hoffmann, Jamil Siebert, Tim Rossmann, Giovanni Haag, Isak Bergmann Johannesson, Valgeir Lunddal Fridriksson, Moritz-Broni Kwarteng, Myron van Brederode, Dawid Kownacki.

Karlsruher vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re expecting goals to be scored during this 2. Bundesliga game and there is a good way of landing value. You can secure odds of -161 that Over 2.5 Goals are netted and that price stands out.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest stats.

Key Karlsruher vs Fortuna Dusseldorf league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Karlsruher games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Karlsruher games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Karlsruher games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Fortuna games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Fortuna games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Fortuna games.

Over 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 61.7% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

We would recommend considering a Bet Builder if you’re looking for a bigger-priced alternative. Go for Over 2.5 Goals with other selections, with a handsome pay out on the cards.

Our Match Prediction
Over 2.5 Goals @ -161 Bet Now bet365 logo
bet365 logo
bet365 Promo Get $150 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+
Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.
Published 12:37, 23 January 2025

Karlsruher vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Odds

The bookies have Karlsruher SC at +140 in the Full-Time Result market, implying the market leaders are 42% likely to win this 2. Bundesliga match according to the latest betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Fortuna Dusseldorf are trading at +160.

For those expecting a high-scoring game, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price.

If you fancy Karlsruher SC but want money back if this 2. Bundesliga match is a draw, then you can get -119. You can bet on Fortuna Dusseldorf at -102 on the Draw No Bet market.

Best Betting Offers
Team Stats
Karlsruher logo Karlsruher League Stats
Fortuna Dusseldorf logo Fortuna Dusseldorf League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Karlsruher vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Karlsruher vs Fortuna team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the 2. Bundesliga squads.

Karlsruher Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Fortuna Dusseldorf Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Karlsruher Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

1 Max Weiss
2 Sebastian Jung 28 Marcel Franke 4 Marcel Beifus 20 David Herold
7 Dzenis Burnic 5 Robin Heusser 6 Leon Jensen 10 Marvin Wanitzek
29 Mikkel Kaufmann 24 Fabian Schleusener
33 Florian Kastenmeier
15 Tim Oberdorf 3 Andre Hoffmann 20 Jamil Siebert 21 Tim Rossmann
6 Giovanni Haag 8 I. B. Johannesson
12 V. L. Fridriksson 11 M. Kwarteng 10 Myron van Brederode
24 Dawid Kownacki

Fortuna Dusseldorf Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Karlsruher Substitutes

  • 17Nicolai Rapp
  • 19Louey Ben Farhat
  • 22Christoph Kobald
  • 25Lilian Egloff
  • 30Robin Himmelmann
  • 31Bambase Conte
  • 32Robin Bormuth
  • 35Robert Geller
  • 36Rafael Pinto Pedrosa

Fortuna Dusseldorf Substitutes

  • 5Joshua Quarshie
  • 7Dzenan Pejcinovic
  • 9Vincent Vermeij
  • 18Jona Niemiec
  • 22Danny Schmidt
  • 23Shinta Appelkamp
  • 25Matthias Zimmermann
  • 26Florian Schock

Previous Karlsruher Lineups

19 Jan 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg 2-1 Karlsruher
21 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Paderborn 1-2 Karlsruher
13 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 4-2 Regensburg
07 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 3-1 Karlsruher
04 Dec DFB-Pokal
Karlsruher 6-7 Augsburg
01 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 1-3 Hamburger SV

Previous Fortuna Dusseldorf Lineups

17 Jan 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 2-2 Darmstadt
20 Dec 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 2-5 Magdeburg
14 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Schalke 04 1-1 F. Dusseldorf
08 Dec 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 5-0 Braunschweig
01 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg 2-2 F. Dusseldorf
23 Nov 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 0-2 Elversberg

Injuries & Suspensions

Karlsruher Injury Table
Type Name Info
Efe-Kaan Sihlaroglu Knee
Fortuna Dusseldorf Injury Table
Type Name Info
Tim Oberdorf 2nd yellow (Red
Florian Schock Lower leg
Emmanuel Iyoha Muscle
Jordy de Wijs Other
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 A. Bielefeld 2 2 0 0 7:1 6
2 Darmstadt 2 2 0 0 5:1 6
3 Hannover 96 2 2 0 0 3:0 6
4 Braunschweig 2 2 0 0 4:2 6
5 Karlsruher 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
6 Paderborn 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
7 Greuther Furth 2 1 0 1 5:5 3
8 Magdeburg 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
9 Schalke 04 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
10 Kaiserslautern 2 1 0 1 1:1 3
11 Bochum 2 1 0 1 3:4 3
12 Elversberg 2 1 0 1 1:2 3
13 Preussen Munster 2 0 1 1 3:4 1
14 Hertha BSC 2 0 1 1 1:2 1
15 D. Dresden 2 0 0 2 3:5 0
16 Nurnberg 2 0 0 2 0:2 0
17 Holstein Kiel 2 0 0 2 1:4 0
18 F. Dusseldorf 2 0 0 2 1:7 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 A. Bielefeld 1 1 0 0 5:1 3
2 Darmstadt 1 1 0 0 4:1 3
3 Bochum 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
4 Braunschweig 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
5 Karlsruher 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
6 Greuther Furth 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
7 Paderborn 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
8 Schalke 04 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
9 Hannover 96 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
10 Kaiserslautern 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
11 Elversberg 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
12 Preussen Munster 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
13 Hertha BSC 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
14 D. Dresden 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
15 Magdeburg 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
16 Nurnberg 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
17 Holstein Kiel 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
18 F. Dusseldorf 1 0 0 1 0:2 0