Fortuna Dusseldorf and Paderborn face each other on Sunday 02.01.2026, at 12:30 (UK Time), in a 2. Bundesliga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Fortuna Dusseldorf's home ground, the Merkur Spiel-Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Fortuna Dusseldorf and Paderborn, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Paderborn
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Fortuna Dusseldorf preview
Fortuna Dusseldorf heads into the match with the following record in the 2. Bundesliga: in 19 matches, Fortuna Düsseldorf secured 6 victories, 2 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 1.05 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Fortuna Dusseldorf's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Fortuna Dusseldorf has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 22 goals, of which 17 were scored in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 0.89 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Cédric Itten, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Florent Muslija has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Fortuna Dusseldorf has conceded 29 goals in the 2. Bundesliga (an average of 1.53 per game) and 34 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.62 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Paderborn preview
Paderborn comes into the game with 19 matches played so far in the 2. Bundesliga. They have secured 11 victories, 3 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.89 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses.
Paderborn's attack has been highly effective, scoring 35 goals during this period. Of that total, 30 were netted in the 2. Bundesliga, with an average of 1.58 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.67.
Paderborn's offensive system is led by Filip Bilbija, the team's top scorer this season. The german midfielder has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Laurin Curda. The defender has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 1.11 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 26 goals in 21 matches, averaging 1.24 per match.
Head to head: Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Paderborn
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Fortuna Dusseldorf
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L L |
1.05 |
| Home | W W L W D |
1.1 |
| Away | L L L L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 30% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.42 | 2.4 | 2.44 |
| Scored | 0.89 | 0.9 | 0.89 |
| Conceded | 1.53 | 1.5 | 1.56 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 50% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 20% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 37% | 40% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 32% | 30% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.38 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.58 | 1.71 |
Paderborn
Germany - 2. Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W L |
1.89 |
| Home | W D L L W |
1.9 |
| Away | L W L W W |
1.89 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 58% | 60% | 56% |
| Goals | 2.68 | 3.1 | 2.22 |
| Scored | 1.58 | 1.7 | 1.44 |
| Conceded | 1.11 | 1.4 | 0.78 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 70% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 20% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 10% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 32% | 40% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.8 | 1.95 | 1.64 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.42 | 1.11 |
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