Darmstadt vs Dusseldorf: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Darmstadt prepare to host Fortuna Dusseldorf on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 13:00, this GERMANY: 2. Bundesliga fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Darmstadt, currently 2nd in the standings with 42 points from 22 games, are close to the leaders with only 1 points separating them. They've earned 27 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.

Fortuna Dusseldorf, sitting 12th with 25 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Darmstadt and Fortuna Dusseldorf have been competitive, with Fortuna Dusseldorf claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-0). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Braunschweig, Darmstadt recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Schuhen, Nurnberger, Maglica, Pfeiffer, Lopez, Akiyama, Klefisch, Marseiler, Papela, Richter, Corredor. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Fortuna Dusseldorf's last outing came against Preussen Munster, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Kastenmeier, Lenz, Egouli, Oberdorf, Lunddal, Tanaka, El Azzouzi, Suso, Muslija, Appelkamp, Itten. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Darmstadt are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Darmstadt and Fortuna Dusseldorf are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Darmstadt's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Fortuna Dusseldorf's games average 2.1 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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