Karlsruher SC
Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga BBBank Wildpark Sun 8 Feb 07:30
Fortuna Dusseldorf
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  7. Injuries
  8. Squads
  9. Table

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Karlsruher vs Fortuna Dusseldorf

Karlsruher go head-to-head with Fortuna Dusseldorf at BBBank Wildpark, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 8 February.

Can KSC Make it a Close Game?

We’ll back Karlsruher +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they clash with Fortuna Dusseldorf. A victory delivers a nice payout at -139 although a draw would still mean a return.

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Teams Played Out Goalless Draw Last Time

Karlsruher SC were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Eintracht Braunschweig at Eintracht Stadion. Christian Eichner's men enjoyed 52% of possession but failed to have a shot on target.

Fortuna Dusseldorf have lost five consecutive away games. In their previous appearance, they recorded a 2-1 home triumph over Paderborn at Merkur Spiel-Arena. The Flingeraner had five shots on goal and enjoyed 63% possession, with Shinta Appelkamp and Cedric Itten both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fortuna have not lost any of the past ten matches against Karlsruher, with the last encounter seeing a 0-0 draw played out at Merkur Spiel-Arena. The previous 10 H2H games have featured six Fortuna victories and four draws.

2. Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
10 Karlsruher logo Karlsruher 20 7 5 8 29 36 -7 29:36 26
14 F. Dusseldorf logo F. Dusseldorf 20 7 2 11 19 30 -11 19:30 23
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Karlsruher – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 5.9 attempts. Karlsruher have had 46.3% possession and 3.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.3 goals from 7.6 shots on goal and 13.8 attempts, while being awarded 5.8 corners.

Top goalscorers are Fabian Schleusener and Marvin Wanitzek on 3 goals, while Roko Simic has bagged 2. David Herold has recorded the most assists with 3.

Fortuna Dusseldorf – Last 10 League Games

Fortuna have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.0 goals from 8.2 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 40.7% possession, 3.4 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 8.3 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Cedric Itten has scored 5 goals, followed by Shinta Appelkamp, Elias Egouli, Florent Muslija and Christian Rasmussen on 1. Florent Muslija has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Karlsruher predicted lineup (4-4-2): Hans Christian Bernat (GK), Sebastian Jung, Marcel Franke, Paul Scholl, David Herold, Philipp Forster, Lilian Egloff, Dzenis Burnic, Marvin Wanitzek, Louey Ben Farhat, Fabian Schleusener.

Fortuna Dusseldorf predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Florian Kastenmeier (GK), Tim Oberdorf, Elias Egouli, Jesper Daland, Valgeir Fridriksson, Satoshi Tanaka, Anouar El Azzouzi, Christopher Lenz, Shinta Appelkamp, Florent Muslija, Cedric Itten.

Karlsruher vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Karlsruher vs Fortuna Dusseldorf tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

Karlsruher look capable of winning this 2. Bundesliga encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -139 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of 2. Bundesliga stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Karlsruher vs Fortuna Dusseldorf league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 13 of their last 18 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Karlsruher in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fortuna in 5 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fortuna in 13 of their last 18 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fortuna in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
KSC +0.25 Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 58.1% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Karlsruher Karlsruher logo 1 - 0 Fortuna logo Fortuna

There could be merit in backing Karlsruhe to win 1-0. Odds of +800 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Marvin Wanitzek to Score +220 BetMGM logo

Marvin Wanitzek (KSC) has racked up three goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga matches. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +220 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -112 BetMGM logo

It’s been three straight Fortuna Dusseldorf matches where 9.5 corners have not been covered, while we’ve seen four of the past five Karlsruher games achieve the same outcome. There’s the opportunity to go under the Total Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -112 on offer.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Karlsruher Logo Karlsruher
Total
9.70 3.90 5.80
Home
9.60 4.30 5.30
Away
10.00 4.90 5.10
Fortuna Logo Fortuna
Total
7.90 3.40 4.50
Home
7.80 4.10 3.70
Away
9.10 3.60 5.50
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Karlsruhe +0.25 -139
Both Team To Score No +155
Total Corners Under 9.5 -112

Our same-game multi picks are Karlsruhe on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, No on the BTTS market along with under 9.5 corners to be awarded.

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Karlsruher vs Fortuna Dusseldorf 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.

Betting Sites Anticipating a Close Encounter

Karlsruher SC are available at betting odds of +175 to beat Fortuna Dusseldorf, with their opponents trading at +133 with the bookies. Should you wish to back the draw, it’s on offer at +250 for this 2. Bundesliga encounter.

Fortuna can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -141. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Karlsruher are -102.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -227.

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Cedric Itten Favourite to Score the First Goal

Cedric Itten is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +350. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +132.

Player Goals
Cedric Itten (Fortuna)
First
+132
Anytime
+350
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Fabian Schleusener (KSC)
First
+143
Anytime
+370
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Marvin Wanitzek (KSC)
First
+220
Anytime
+575
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Zan Celar (Fortuna)
First
+250
Anytime
+650
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Past Five H2H BBBank Wildpark Meetings vs Karlsruher Have Seen Fortuna Unbeaten

Karlsruher are winless in the last three games at BBBank Wildpark. Christian Eichner's men have six wins, three losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Fortuna Dusseldorf have suffered five consecutive away losses. The Flingeraner have seven defeats and three wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

Fortuna overcame Karlsruher 3-2 when the sides last met at BBBank Wildpark. 3 of the past 5 H2H matches at BBBank Wildpark have gone the way of Fortuna, with two draws also occurring.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Karlsruher logo Karlsruher Home Stats 6-1-3 3.50 1.90 1.60 8 2 6 4
Fortuna Dusseldorf logo Fortuna Dusseldorf Away Stats 3-0-7 2.80 1.00 1.80 6 4 6 4
  • 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
Karlsruher logo Karlsruher League Stats
Fortuna Dusseldorf logo Fortuna Dusseldorf League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Karlsruher vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Lineups & Team News

The latest Karlsruher vs Fortuna team news could impact your bets — review it first. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups and the latest injury reports.

Karlsruher Predicted Lineup 4-4-2

Fortuna Dusseldorf Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Karlsruher Predicted Lineup 4-4-2

1 H. Christian Bernat
2 Sebastian Jung 28 Marcel Franke 15 Paul Scholl 20 David Herold
11 Philipp Forster 25 Lilian Egloff 7 Dzenis Burnic 10 Marvin Wanitzek
19 Louey Ben Farhat 24 Fabian Schleusener
33 Florian Kastenmeier
15 Tim Oberdorf 44 Elias Egouli 2 Jesper Daland
12 Valgeir Fridriksson 16 Satoshi Tanaka 8 Anouar El Azzouzi 3 Christopher Lenz
23 Shinta Appelkamp 24 Florent Muslija
13 Cedric Itten

Fortuna Dusseldorf Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Previous Karlsruher Lineups

31 Jan 2. Bundesliga
Braunschweig 1-0 Karlsruher
24 Jan 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 2-2 Hertha BSC
17 Jan 2. Bundesliga
Preussen Munster 0-2 Karlsruher
20 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Bochum 2-2 Karlsruher
13 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Karlsruher 0-4 Paderborn
06 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 3-2 Karlsruher

Previous Fortuna Dusseldorf Lineups

01 Feb 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 2-1 Paderborn
24 Jan 2. Bundesliga
Hannover 96 2-1 F. Dusseldorf
16 Jan 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 1-0 A. Bielefeld
20 Dec 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 2-1 Greuther Furth
14 Dec 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 1-0 F. Dusseldorf
05 Dec 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 0-2 Schalke 04

Injuries & Suspensions

Karlsruher Injury Table
Type Name Info
Marcel Beifus Knee
Efe-Kaan Sihlaroglu Knee
Fortuna Dusseldorf Injury Table
Type Name Info
Florian Schock Lower leg
Tim Rossmann Other
Team Squads

Karlsruher Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Christian Eichner

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Hans Christian Bernat 1 G 20 1800 20 0 0 0 4 0
Marvin Wanitzek 10 M 20 1800 20 0 7 3 1 0
David Herold 20 D 20 1786 20 0 0 5 4 0
Fabian Schleusener 24 M 19 1326 16 3 8 2 2 1
Nicolai Rapp 6 M 16 1306 16 0 0 0 4 0

Fortuna Dusseldorf Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Markus Anfang

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Florian Kastenmeier 33 G 20 1800 20 0 0 0 2 0
Anouar El Azzouzi 8 D 19 1627 19 0 1 1 7 0
Florent Muslija 24 M 19 1593 18 1 3 5 3 0
Cedric Itten 13 F 18 1577 18 0 8 2 3 0
Tim Oberdorf 15 D 18 1537 18 0 1 0 4 2
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Schalke 04 20 12 3 5 24:14 39
2 Elversberg 20 11 5 4 37:20 38
3 Darmstadt 20 10 8 2 36:22 38
4 Paderborn 20 11 3 6 31:23 36
5 Hannover 96 20 10 5 5 35:27 35
6 Kaiserslautern 20 9 4 7 35:27 31
7 Hertha BSC 20 8 7 5 25:20 31
8 Bochum 21 7 6 8 30:27 27
9 Nurnberg 20 7 5 8 23:28 26
10 Karlsruher 20 7 5 8 29:36 26
11 Holstein Kiel 20 6 6 8 25:26 24
12 Braunschweig 20 7 3 10 21:32 24
13 Magdeburg 21 7 2 12 31:37 23
14 F. Dusseldorf 20 7 2 11 19:30 23
15 Preussen Munster 21 5 7 9 25:32 22
16 A. Bielefeld 20 5 6 9 30:28 21
17 D. Dresden 20 5 5 10 29:36 20
18 Greuther Furth 21 5 4 12 32:52 19
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Darmstadt 10 7 3 0 20:8 24
2 Kaiserslautern 11 7 1 3 25:15 22
3 Schalke 04 9 7 1 1 12:6 22
4 Elversberg 9 5 4 0 16:6 19
5 Paderborn 10 6 1 3 17:14 19
6 Nurnberg 11 5 4 2 15:13 19
7 Bochum 10 5 2 3 17:12 17
8 Hannover 96 9 5 1 3 14:12 16
9 Karlsruher 9 5 1 3 16:16 16
10 Hertha BSC 11 4 4 3 9:10 16
11 Preussen Munster 11 3 6 2 15:14 15
12 A. Bielefeld 10 4 2 4 19:12 14
13 Holstein Kiel 10 4 2 4 12:10 14
14 F. Dusseldorf 11 4 2 5 11:16 14
15 Braunschweig 11 4 2 5 12:19 14
16 D. Dresden 10 2 3 5 15:17 9
17 Greuther Furth 10 2 3 5 14:24 9
18 Magdeburg 10 2 1 7 14:20 7