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

As Fortuna Dusseldorf prepare to host Bochum on February 27, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this GERMANY: 2. Bundesliga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Fortuna Dusseldorf, currently 12th in the standings with 25 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 21 points. They've earned 15 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Bochum, sitting 10th with 29 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Fortuna Dusseldorf and Bochum have favored Fortuna Dusseldorf, with Bochum claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Darmstadt, Fortuna Dusseldorf recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Kastenmeier, de Wijs, Egouli, Oberdorf, Lenz, Tanaka, Iyoha, Muslija, El Azzouzi, Appelkamp, Itten. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Bochum's last outing came against Nurnberg, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-1-2-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Horn, Wittek, Masovic, Loosli, Morgalla, Pannewig, Lenz, Alfa-Ruprecht, Onyeka, Marshall, Hofmann. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Fortuna Dusseldorf are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Fortuna Dusseldorf and Bochum 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 few goals: Fortuna Dusseldorf's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Bochum's games average 2.1 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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